Initiative In School
vs. idleness
Recognizing and doing what needs to be done
before I am asked to do it
To practice Initiative, I will: 
- contribute to the success of the whole team
- be part of the solution rather than the problem
- do what is right before being asked
- look for ways to help others
- not procrastinate
The Links below will take you to Resources you can use in the classroom or in homeschool
to teach the Character Quality of Initiative.
Need to build community in your classroom? Try these team building activities!
Shamrock Shuffle
Arrange the participants in chairs in a circle with one less chair than people. Larger groups may need multiple circles. Have the person without a chair stand in the middle. They are to call out a sentence that describes him or herself. Examples: People wearing a red...
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Teambuilding
Power Up with Character
Interview Questions
Adult Business Books
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Quotes
Character All Month Calendar
Related Qualities
Character Holiday Activities
Family Activity (with a printable for sending home to parents)
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Christian Family Activity
Bible Verses
Christian Poster
Prayer and Reflections
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