A digital Character Development and SEL solution that promotes well-being, connectedness and resiliency.
CHARACTER COUNTS! app
Positively transforming the culture and climate everywhere!
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This mobile and web app makes teaching character easy and effective!
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Aligns with the 9 Components of Character Social Emotional Development (CSED)!
The Easiest Way to Promote Character Education
in the Classroom, Homeschool, and Community.
This mobile and web based application is comprehensive and dynamic, yet simple and easy to use.
Content is provided in multiple forms to help match your teaching style.
Based on CHARACTER COUNTS! Six Pillars of Character
Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship
Each of the six character traits is used within the framework to help instill a positive school climate for students and a “culture of kindness”, making schools and communities a safe environment for all.
Something for Everyone
For educators in school, after school and homeschool, teaching has just gotten easier!
Applies to any person interacting with youth, such as teachers, parents/guardians, school staff, homeschoolers, administration, coaches, etc. Get to know your students and what they need.
Always Accessible... at your Fingertips
An innovative and dynamic way for continuous learning!
Enhance your character teaching with built-in engaging learning resources. Content is quickly accessed and provided in multiple forms, including: lessons, stories, video clips, inspirational challenges, quotes, and more!
Click HERE for A Journey Through the App to experience how the app is so comprehensive!
Discover new ways to use your app - understand about the features, how to customize your pillars, create classrooms for your lesson planning, search for almost any topic or character trait and find engaging content to share.
CC! App Testimonials
"I have found the app to be very user friendly. Most importantly, the children enjoy it and can easily relate to the character concepts presented!"
Kay B.
Kindergarten Teacher
"I have the quote up for five minutes as students enter the room before the announcements begin and I see most of the students read it and subtly take the words of wisdom in."
Tom S.
6th Grade Teacher
"We show the daily quote each day on our school's Morning Show. This is shown throughout the school and is used as conversation starters.
Great way to start the day with a positive activity."
Chris R.
6th Grade Teacher
"This App has made teaching the character traits easy and engaging for my students!"
Emma V.
2nd Grade Teacher
Feature Highlights
A dynamic tool for building a culture of character in schools, at home, and afterschool programs
CHARACTER. DAILY.
Receive a Daily Lesson, Daily Inspiration, & Daily Quote to benefit the whole school!
MONTHLY LESSON PLAN
Easy lesson planning!
Receive an organized set of lessons that have been scheduled based on your preferences – customize pillar order & grade level.
DYNAMIC LEARNING
Receive a variety of content including stories, inspirational challenges, quotes, videos, songs & newsletters.
CLASSROOMS
Educators add their classrooms then assign & manage content so they can organize their lesson plans for the week and month!
SHARE WITH PEERS
Content can be shared with peers, parents, & friends through email, text or any social media channel.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR PLAN
Exciting features offer the opportunity to include your own customized content. Contact us to learn more about pricing options and how we can accommodate your needs!
About Us
CHARACTER COUNTS! is housed at The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University. As a global initiative that transforms lives and strengthens communities, CHARACTER COUNTS! supports our mission to improve civility through character development and ethical leadership. Click here to learn more about CHARACTER COUNTS!