Do your kids or students mean to help out but get distracted before the job is done? What Would You Do? The Responsibility Journal for Kids Ages 6-8 is a Building Character journal for ages 6 to 8 that gives young kids 40 short stories set at home, at school, and in the community, so they can practice doing their jobs, owning up when they forget, and pitching in without being asked.
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The journal was written by Tammy Roose, an upper elementary teacher and the creator of Tarheelstate Teacher. The journal works on its own, and it covers the same topic as her Responsibility for Kids workbook for ages 8 to 12.
NOTE: This 65-page, 6 x 9 paperback is written for young kids to work through with a parent, teacher, or counselor, or on their own once they are reading independently. If you are teaching responsibility to a whole class, the Responsible Decision Making & Accountability SEL Unit covers the same topic for classroom lessons (digital download only).
Through short stories, draw-or-write prompts, and discussion questions, kids practice what to say and do when a responsibility slips, including how to refocus when they are supposed to be watching a little brother or sister, how to make things right after forgetting a job, and how to notice when something needs doing even if no one asked.
WHY PARENTS LOVE THIS JOURNAL
- 40 Scenarios in One Journal: Each scenario gets its own page, with situations kids recognize from home, school, and their community.
- Read Aloud Together or Work Alone: A parent or teacher can read each story aloud and use the questions to start a family conversation. Kids who are reading on their own can complete the pages as a quiet independent activity.
- A Difficulty Scale on Every Page: Kids rate how hard the responsible choice would be for them, which helps adults see where kids need more practice.
- Works On Its Own or Alongside the Workbook: The journal stands alone for younger kids, and it shares a topic with the Responsibility for Kids workbook for kids ages 8 to 12.
- No Right or Wrong Answers: The prompts ask kids what they would really do, so they can think through a choice without worrying about getting it wrong.
WHAT'S INSIDE THE RESPONSIBILITY JOURNAL
✨ The Story: Each page opens with a short, realistic situation about a character young kids can relate to.
✨ The Prompt: Kids draw or write what they would do if they were in the character's place.
✨ Two Discussion Questions: Questions for kids to answer on their own or talk over with an adult.
✨ The Difficulty Scale: Kids mark how hard the responsible choice would be in that situation.
✨ Scenarios like: What would you do if you were supposed to be watching your little sibling and got distracted? What if you forgot to take care of something that was your job? What if no one asked you to help, but you could see something needed to be done? What if keeping a commitment meant giving something else up?
Responsibility starts with small, everyday choices: finishing a chore, keeping a promise, helping without a reminder. What Would You Do? The Responsibility Journal for Kids Ages 6-8 lets young kids try out those choices in a story first, so they have a plan when the same moment happens in real life.
THIS JOURNAL IS PERFECT FOR
- Parents and caregivers supporting social emotional learning at home
- Teachers and school counselors leading character education lessons
- Homeschool families and after-school programs
CASEL STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
Self-Management
- Exhibiting self-discipline and self-motivation
- Showing the courage to take initiative
Responsible Decision-Making
- Identifying solutions for personal and social problems
- Anticipating and evaluating the consequences of one’s actions
- Reflecting on one’s role to promote personal, family, and community well-being
MORE BUILDING CHARACTER WORKBOOKS
Each workbook in the series follows a similar layout, so kids know what to expect from one topic to the next:
- Telling the Truth & Integrity
- Empathy & Caring About Others
- Being & Getting Motivated
- Being Yourself
- Having Courage
- Making & Keeping Friends
- Setting Goals
- Showing Responsibility & Making Good Choices
- Growing in Gratitude
- Developing a Growth Mindset
- Conflict Resolution
BOOK DETAILS
- Paperback, 65 pages, 6 x 9 inches
- Ages 6 to 8 (grades 1 to 3)
- Author: Tammy Roose
- Publisher: Tarheelstate Teacher Publishing
- ISBN: 978-1968882143
- Available on Amazon: order the paperback here
Copyright © Tammy Roose, Tarheelstate Teacher LLC. The purchase of this journal gives the buyer permission to reproduce pages for single classroom, home, or small group use only.
