Many schools are looking for effective ways to proactively address problems of bullying and fighting on campus. The WiseSkills character education program focuses students on positive principles of character and teaches specific ways to demonstrate good character, respect others, and create a positive and healthy school environment.WiseSkillsincludes a variety of classroom, schoolwide, and family activities that teach students these critical
life skills and character traits that proactively prevent bullying and other
aggressive behaviors. WiseSkills helps Character Counts! schools promote bullying prevention by using the common language of the Six Pillars of Character.
Built into the WiseSkills curricula for grades K-8 are resources to teach students effective ways to resolve conflicts peacefully. One monthly Character Theme is Conflict Resolution, where students learn simple ways to resolve conflicts peacefully. Students can also learn the 4 WISE Steps of Conflict Resolution, a memorable system for resolving conflicts that helps students demonstrate wisdom and apply principles of character.
The positive, "bullying-prevention" character skills taught in the WiseSkills program include:
