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5th Grade Character Education Resources

32 5th grade character education resources: 13 worksheets, 6 songs, 6 videos and more. How teachers use these

5th Grade Character Education Resources

32 5th grade character education resources: 13 worksheets, 6 songs, 6 videos and more. How teachers use these

5th GradeBullying Worksheet

Using this Bullying Worksheet, students write a description explaining how the person could have reacted in a kind way rather than a mean way.

Video
Video5th GradeCommunity Song

The Community Song teaches kids how to be a good citizen in the community. This is a fun citizenship song that teaches kids about being a citizen and being part of their community.

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Video5th GradeCommunity Song (MP3)

Using the Community Song (MP3), students learn how to be a good citizen in the community by listening to this catchy song.

5th GradeGive Me Five Poster

UsingGive Me Five Poster, students can know what to do when they hear their teacher say "Give me Five" and follow directions.

Video
Video5th GradeCaring Song

Using the Caring Song, students learn how to care for others at home. This song will help build confidence and your kids will want to show kindness to others. Our students need a lot of practice and examples of how to treat each other kindly. This song will help your…

5th GradeBathroom Door Signs Enter and Do Not Enter

Using these Bathroom Door Signs - Enter and Do Not Enter, students improve their bathroom procedures by using these signs to know if the bathroom is occupied or not.

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Video5th GradeRespect Song (Classroom Mix Version)

Using the Respect Song (Classroom Mix Version), students learn how to treat each other with respect at home and at school while listening to a song.

Bundle
Bundle5th GradeSongs for Kids (MP3 Album)

Songs for Kids Download by Have Fun Teaching has 18 fun and educational songs for kids.

5th GradeStudent Behavior Plan Worksheet

Using these Student Behavior Plan Worksheet, students fill out this form when they have broken a classroom rule or procedure.

5th GradeStudent of the Day Reward Certificate

Using the Student of the Day Reward Certificate, your student will feel celebrated and recognized for doing good deeds in and outside of the classroom.

5th GradeFun Friday Minutes Behavior Plan

Complete the form below with the names of all your students. Starting on Monday, as you go through the week, put an X each time a student is not following directions or procedures. At the end of the day on Friday, give students 30 minutes of “Fun Friday” to play…

5th GradeStudent of the Week Reward Certificate

Using the Student of the Week Reward Certificate, your student will feel celebrated and recognized for doing good deeds in and outside of the classroom.

Assessment
Assessment5th GradeUnique Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Unique Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th Grade students a two-page nonfiction passage on the patterns that make each person one of a kind, five questions and an answer key, so reading practice is ready to hand out.

Activity
Activity5th GradeSeven Habits Character Education Activity

Using this Seven Habits Character Education Activity, students choose a task card and a writing page about one of the Seven Habits.

Worksheet
Worksheet5th GradePrincess Disease Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Princess Disease Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th graders a two-page passage about conceit and humility, then checks understanding with questions and a written answer. Answer key included for easy grading.

Worksheet
Worksheet5th GradeFruits of the Spirit Writing Prompt Worksheets

Eighteen fruits of the spirit writing prompts for 5th Grade — two illustrated scenes for each of the nine fruits, one serious and one funny, each with ruled lines for an open-ended paragraph. No prep, and every answer is the student's own.

5th GradeParticipation Reward Certificate for Boys

Using the Participation Reward Certificate for Boys, your student will feel celebrated and recognized for doing good deeds in and outside of the classroom.

5th GradeParticipation Reward Certificate for Girls

Using the Participation Reward Certificate for Girls, your student will feel celebrated and recognized for doing good deeds in and outside of the classroom.

5th GradeSuper Smart Student Reward Certificate

Using the Super Smart Student Reward Certificate, your student will feel celebrated and recognized for doing good deeds in and outside of the classroom.

From our teachers' playbook

Leading with character

What do 5th graders learn in character education?

Fifth graders are the leaders of the school, so character education turns toward leadership and responsibility. They talk about respect, integrity, empathy and perseverance, set personal goals, and practice habits like planning ahead and working toward a win-win. They read stories about people facing tough choices and discuss what makes someone unique and worth celebrating. The click is when a fifth grader stands up for a younger student without being asked.

Our favorite ways to teach character

Older students want real conversations. These moves give them room to think and lead.

Respect, remixed

Play a respect song and challenge students to write a new verse about what respect looks like in fifth grade: online, on the bus, in group projects. Older kids take ownership when they write the message themselves.

Why it works: a catchy, repeating tune gives the brain a hook to hang words on, so sung text is remembered better (Wallace, 1994).

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Read and discuss

Read a short passage about what makes people unique, then hold a quick discussion: how can our differences make a team stronger? Students back up their ideas with details from the text.

Why it works: shuffled practice teaches kids to choose the right strategy, not just repeat one, and it improved test scores in research (Rohrer and Taylor, 2007).

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Habits of leaders

Introduce one leadership habit a week, like "begin with the end in mind." Students set a small goal using it and check in on Friday. Building habits over time teaches more than a one-time lesson.

Why it works: going from real objects to pictures to symbols is a core recommendation of the U.S. Department of Education's elementary math guide.

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Questions parents and teachers ask

What is character education in 5th grade?

It builds traits like respect, integrity, empathy and perseverance, with a focus on leadership, goal setting and making good choices independently.

How do I teach leadership to 5th graders?

Give real responsibilities, like reading buddies or classroom jobs, and talk about what good leaders do. Let students reflect on what went well and what to improve.

How do I handle character education with older students who think it's babyish?

Use real-world scenarios, let them lead discussions and write their own examples. Older kids engage when they feel trusted and heard.

How can I support character at home?

Talk about tough choices from books, shows or the news. Ask "What would you do?" and share your own values and mistakes.