Series of 10 DVDs with teaching guides

Produced by Live Wire Media in association with CHARACTER COUNTS!

In Search of Character™ spotlights ten core virtues that help teens develop into caring, respectful, responsible people who make choices based on what's right, rather than what's easy. In this series, viewers take a fun, behind-the-scenes peek at the Dr. Mike Radio Show, where callers explore different aspects of character with "Dr. Mike" (Michael Thomson, Ph.D.) and his co-host. Listen in on the lively, thoughtful, and revealing discussions of high school students from around the country. Watch inspiring documentary profiles of young people who exemplify the power of good character in the real world.Read more

Six part DVD series with printable teaching guides.

English and Spanish versions included on each DVD

Help your kids explore six essential character virtues with the Popcorn Park Puppets. In each video the puppets become entangled in problems that require them to sort out right from wrong. With a little guidance from Socrates, they figure it out and do the right thing.Read more

Six DVDs with Printable Teaching Guides

Bring the Six Pillars of Character alive for early adolescents

The Character Chronicles brings character education alive for upper elementary and middle school students. Presented from the point of view of six middle school video bloggers, this series explores The Six Pillars of Character through the thoughts and personal experiences of young people throughout the U.S. The series contains a variety of entertaining and provocative elements including inspiring documentaries, humorous vignettes, and insightful teen discussions about each of the pillars. These compelling chronicles sparkle with a hip, modern, energetic style that young viewers will love to watch.Read more

Interactive Software Series

Windows / Mac

Launch your students on this dynamic, journal-based exploration into their character. Students work their way through a variety of stimulating activities for examining the quality and content of their character and for thinking about other (and perhaps better) ways of being.Read more

Books For Grades K-12

Good Ideas to Help Young People Develop Good CharacterRead more

Book For Parents

Created in partnership with National PTA, this guide helps parents and guardians prepare children for life's adventure, offers parents practical advice, and suggests creative activities for kids ages 0-18. (8.5" x 11", softcover, 72 pages)Read more