Things we should teach children

1. How I look is not as important as how i act
2. I treat others the way i want them to treat me
3. I am a good sport, i follow the rules, take turns and play fair
4. it is okay to laugh at funny things ,but not to laugh at others.
5. I do not gossip; If i cannot say anything helpful i do not say anything at all. 
6. When i am sad, I help myself feel better by thinking of things that are good in my life. 
7. In order to have friends, i must act in a kind way
8. I believe that i am someone who can do important things
9. What i say and how i say it tells others the kind of person i am.
10. i appreciate my family, my teachers, and my school.
11. I treat everyone with respect.
12. When i listen, i show others that i care about them. 
13. I am being a good citizen when i volunteer to help others. 
14. I think for myself and make smart choices that are good for me. 
15. each day offers a new start to do my best. 
16. i try to understand what my friends are feeling. 
17. everyone makes mistakes, so instead of getting angry with myself, i try to do better. 
18. I do not give up, i keep trying until i can do my work
19. sharing with others makes me feel good and makes them feel good too
20. i work out my problems without hurting myself or others
21. i am being polite when i wait for my turn and say please and thank you
22. when i smile at people, they usually smile back
23. i encourage my friends to do their best. 
24. My values guide me to do what is right
25. i am honest, i do not cheat or steal
26. when i am angry, i use self-control and do not hurt others
27. i am being creative when i dance, draw, paint or write a poem or story
28. i say "No!" to things that could hurt my body like tobacco and alcohol
29. when i do what i say i will do, i am being responsible
30. i am grateful for what i have, so i share with others
31. i try to learn something new each day
32. when things do not go my way, i stop and think of what i can do to make them better.
33. i do not make fun of other children because i don't know what their life is like. 
34. i feel successful when i do my best. 
35. everyone has good and bad feelings. 
36. i take care of myself by eating healthy food, exercising and getting enough rest
37. i am being punctual when i am on time and do not keep people waiting
38. when i cooperate with others, i get more done. 
39. i follow the rules and try to make my school a better place. 
40. i like to get to know children who are different from me. 
41. since i tell the truth, my friends trust me.
42. I look for what is good in others and i say what i like about them. 
43. i buy only what i need and i save my money 
44. when i use my time wisely, there is usually enough time to do what i want to do
45. i think before i act, how i act affects how others treat me
46. using manners helps me keep my friends
47. i have courage to stand up for children who are teased
48. Before i do something ,i ask myself, "is it safe?"
49. i am me - i do not try to be like someone else .
50. i care about living things on earth so i recycle and do not litter. 
51. when i write down what i think and feel, i learn about myself. 
52. i plan ahead and think about what i want to do