Character Education Videos
Best of the Web Collection for Character Education
Character Education Videos
Videos are a great way to teach kids about good character. Whether you are looking for a short video for a character education lesson or an inspirational video to encourage good character traits… look no further.
We’ve sorted through hours of character education videos created by various YouTube content creators to gather some of the best free* character education videos on the web for elementary aged students.
You may also like this list of Character Education Songs.
Character Education Videos by Subject:
Honesty Character Ed Videos
A Story about Honesty- Making good choices
Character Traits: Honesty, Conscience, Forgiveness
This animated version of the book, Be Proud, tells the story of a young boy who sneaks off to play his gameplayer when mom told him not to. To his surprise, a wise old tree helps him see that his conscience is there to remind him to act honestly, even when no one is looking. With a gentle hand, the tree helps the boy grow from his mistakes and learn the true reward of making choices he can be proud of. This video is supported by free SEL teaching resources online.
Kids with Character- Honesty
Character Traits: Honesty
An honest boy tells a story about how he found a wallet and returned it. Discusses honesty and the good feelings that come from doing kind things.
Build Character- Honesty
Character Traits: Honesty
A clear, engaging video about what honesty is and how honesty builds trust.
Honesty for kids
Character Traits: Honesty
A teacher presents about what honesty is, when to tell the truth and when to just think it (being considerate.)
Respect Character Ed Videos
Respect: Start the Ripple
Character Traits: Respect
Children talk about what respect means to them, what it means to treat others with respect.
Be Respectful Classroom: The Be Kind People
Character Traits: Respect
Peppy team teaches kids that respect is thinking about how one's actions impact others.
Use Polite Words
Character Traits: Respect
This cute character education video shows how one boy treats the lunch server with respect and politeness, and gets treated kindly in return. The other boy learns about using polite words.
School Counselor Rob explains Respect
Character Traits: Respect
Popular video from School Counselor Rob explain respect in terms kids understand.
Responsibility Character Ed Videos
A story about Responsibility- What if?
Character traits: Responsibility, Respect, Caring, Empathy
In this animated video of the book, What if?, two siblings learn how their words and actions have consequences. The fun, relatable story includes themes on anticipating how your actions may impact your own safety, considering how your words and actions impact others, how to treat others with respect and courtesy, and how to act responsibily. Plant a seed that helps kids remember to ask "What if?" with free related activities online.
Responsibility for kids
Character Traits: Responsibility
A teacher delivers a short lesson on responsibility, what it is, and how being responsible puts you in control.
Responsible Decision Making
Character Traits: Responsibility
Short lesson on making responsible choices and the consequences that come from bad choices.
Stop Making Excuses and Own your Actions
Character Traits: Responsibility
Straight talking lesson on accepting responsibility for your actions with examples kids can relate to.
Choices and Consequences Character Ed Videos
Consequences for kids
Character Traits: Good Choices / Consequences
Teacher Jessica Diaz explains what consequences are and how good and bad choice lead to good and bad consequences.
Kid President Talks Choices and Decision Making
Character Traits: Good Choices / Consequences
Kid president talks about making good choices including, being impulsive, not doing anything, being a follower, making smart choices and recognizing consequences.
Perseverance Character Ed Videos
A story about perseverance- Be Bigger
Character Traits: Perseverance, Respect, Caring
In this animated video of the book, Be Bigger, a young girl's feelings are hurt by her friend. At first, all she can thing to do is to be mean back to her friend. With the help of a wise old tree, the girl learns to treat her friend with respect and caring, to rise above hurt feelings, and to do the right thing, even when it's difficult. Lessons on persevering, treating others with respect and caring. Video works well with free related activities online.
Growth mindset
Character Traits: Perseverance
Cute video that learning isn't about being smart, it's about working your brain to learn.
Ornie the Pig
Character Traits: Perseverance
Ornie is very persistent, and very creative in his pursuit for a cookie. A fun way to teach perseverance.
Famous Failures
Character Traits: Perseverance
Surprising examples of famous people who failed at first, but then persevered to success.
Empathy / Caring Character Ed Videos
What is empathy
Character Traits: Caring, Empathy
Studens from a public school talk about what empathy means to them.
All about empathy
Character Traits: Caring, Empathy
Bright, clear lesson on what empathy is and how to practice it.
Kid President- Things we should say more often
Character Traits: Caring, Empathy, Kindness
Kid President is so fun to watch. He inspires kids to act with good character, such as treating each other with kindness, respect, and caring.
