{"product_id":"responsibility-workbook-for-kids","title":"Responsibility for Kids: Teaching How to Follow Through and Make Good Choices for Kids A Building Character Accountability Workbook Ages 8-12","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo your kids or students forget to do what they said they would do, or reach for an excuse when something doesn't get done? \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsibility for Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a Building Character workbook for ages 8 to 12 that helps kids understand what responsibility and accountability mean, how their everyday choices affect the people around them, and how to follow through on their commitments at home and at school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis workbook is printed and shipped by Amazon.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B02xTyn54\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOrder the paperback on Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook was written by Tammy Roose, an upper elementary teacher and the creator of Tarheelstate Teacher, and is adapted from her Responsible Decision Making \u0026amp; Accountability SEL Unit for upper elementary classrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE: This 91-page paperback is written for kids to work through on their own or alongside a parent or teacher. If you are teaching responsibility to a whole class, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/responsibility-social-emotional-activities\"\u003eResponsible Decision Making \u0026amp; Accountability SEL Unit\u003c\/a\u003e covers the same topic with 20 days of lesson plans and Google Slides (digital download only).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more practice, the \"What Would You Do?\" Responsibility Journals for ages 6 to 8 and ages 9 to 12 each include 40 everyday scenarios that pair with this workbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough reading passages, responsibility scenarios, quote reflections, and planning pages, kids practice what to say and do when following through feels hard, including how to swap an excuse for follow-through language, how to use tools like schedules and planners, and how to own a choice that didn't go well and plan a do-over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHY PARENTS LOVE THIS WORKBOOK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Variety of Engaging Activities in One Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reading passages, responsibility scenarios, The Choice Compass, an advice column, quote reflections, and creative projects like My Accountability Symbol, an I Am Accountable Acrostic Poem, and a Responsibility Hacks poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKids Can Work On Their Own or With an Adult:\u003c\/strong\u003e Directions are written for kids ages 8 to 12, so they can complete the activities independently or alongside a parent, teacher, or counselor. Children can work from the first page to the last, or skip to the sections that fit what they need right now. The Growing More Responsible Action Tracker gives kids a place to record the new responsible actions they take.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with Understanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e The workbook opens with The Opportunity to Be Responsible, a short simulation adults can use to start a conversation about doing the right thing when no one asks, followed by the 7 Habits of Accountable Kids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting Responsibility Goals that Can Continue After the Workbook:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Growing More Responsible Action Tracker, My Home Responsibilities Tracker, a Post Reflection \u0026amp; Action Plan, a Weekly Goal Reflection, and My Commitment to Responsibility help kids keep practicing responsible habits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Right or Wrong Answers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The activities focus on reflection, discussion, and real-world application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE THE RESPONSIBILITY WORKBOOK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eSection 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Root of Responsibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is Responsibility?, important vocabulary, Reflecting on My Responsibility, reflection prompts, Responsibility Scenarios that compare responsible and irresponsible responses, and the Growing More Responsible Action Tracker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eSection 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChoices That Matter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Choices, Our Responsibility, The Choice Compass, the Do-Over Decoder, The Paper Towel Problem story, How Can I Be More Responsible at School and at Home, and Being Responsible When No One's Watching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eSection 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwning Your Actions:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Group Project story, 7 Habits of an Accountable Me, My Accountability Symbol, Accountability in Action: Who Inspires You?, Characteristics of Friends Who Are Accountable, the I Am Accountable Acrostic Poem, and Responsibility \u0026amp; Accountability Mantras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eSection 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Follow-Through Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tools of Responsibility \u0026amp; Following Through, Tools and Traps for Following Through, Excuses vs Follow-Through Language, The Cost of Excuses, Fix It with Follow-Through Tools, The Follow-Through Coach Advice Column, and I Can Use Follow-Through Tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eSection 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLeading with Responsibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Danger of Doing Nothing, ABC's of Being More Responsible, Constructing Responsibility, Being Responsible Can Be Challenging, Responsibility Hacks, My Personal Responsibility Post Reflection, My Home Responsibilities Tracker, a Responsibility Choice Board, and My Commitment to Responsibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eAppendix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended picture books about responsibility and reproducible templates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing responsible isn't always easy, especially when no one is watching or a commitment gets in the way of something you would rather do. \u003cem\u003eResponsibility for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e helps kids own their choices, follow through on what they promise, and become someone others can count on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHIS WORKBOOK IS PERFECT FOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents and caregivers supporting social emotional learning at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers and school counselors leading character education lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomeschool families and after-school programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCASEL STANDARDS ALIGNMENT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Awareness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - Demonstrating honesty and integrity\u003cbr\u003e  - Linking feelings, values, and thoughts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - Exhibiting self-discipline and self-motivation\u003cbr\u003e  - Setting personal and collective goals\u003cbr\u003e  - Using planning and organizational skills\u003cbr\u003e  - Showing the courage to take initiative\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Awareness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - Recognizing strengths in others\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelationship Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - Developing positive relationships\u003cbr\u003e  - Resisting negative social pressure\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsible Decision-Making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - Identifying solutions for personal and social problems\u003cbr\u003e  - Anticipating and evaluating the consequences of one’s actions\u003cbr\u003e  - Reflecting on one’s role to promote personal, family, and community well-being\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMORE BUILDING CHARACTER WORKBOOKS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach workbook in the series follows a similar layout, so kids know what to expect from one topic to the next:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B0ekk66iU\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTelling the Truth \u0026amp; Integrity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B0hVkicuN\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEmpathy \u0026amp; Caring About Others\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B00boSIdO\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBeing \u0026amp; Getting Motivated\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B03pEZnV7\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBeing Yourself\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B0egey1q1\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHaving Courage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B01yW6dTF\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMaking \u0026amp; Keeping Friends\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B06014v3J\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSetting Goals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B059pvWah\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGrowing in Gratitude\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B0euY8hiw\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeveloping a Growth Mindset\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B00E08FEl\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eConflict Resolution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBOOK DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback, 91 pages, 8.5 x 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 8 to 12 (grades 3 to 6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Tammy Roose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Tarheelstate Teacher Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 978-1968882020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable on Amazon: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B02xTyn54\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eorder the paperback here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright © Tammy Roose, Tarheelstate Teacher LLC. 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