University of Illinois Extension
4-H School Enrichment Programs
Kane County

Terrific Teachable Moments

Everyone who works with children knows the value of a teachable moment. With TeRRiFiCC Teachable Moments at your fingertips, teachers and other adults can respond to character and behavior issues at a moment's notice. In this curriculum, the 75 hands-on, minds-on mini-lessons (about 10 minutes each) equip adults to help children make positive character choices at school and beyond. The activities are categorized using the Six Pillars of Character – Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship – identified by the Josephson Institute of Ethics and used in Character Counts!SM programming. There are four curriculum offerings -- pre-k through 2nd grade, grades 3-6, grades 7-12 and a version for families.

Illinois State Goals & Learning Standards Addressed

  • Goal #1C
  • Goal #3C
  • Goal #4A, B
  • Goal #5B, C
  • Goal #7A
  • Goal #9A, B, C
  • Goal #10A, C
  • Goal #11A
  • Goal #12A, B, C, D
  • Goal #13B
  • Goal #18B
  • Goal #19A, B, C
  • Goal #23A, B, C
  • Goal #24A, B, C
  • Goal #25A, B
  • Goal #26A, B
  • Goal #27A, B

Instructional Materials:

Includes a teacher's guide in print or CD-ROM version. Materials are available on a loan basis only.

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