Character Counts of Queen Anne's County
Building Character Across Our Community
All children and youth need caring, supportive adults in their lives to grow into responsible, confident members of our community.
In Queen Anne’s County, Character Counts! brings that support to life by connecting community volunteers with students, engaging families, and partnering with local organizations and Businesses of Character. Through classroom lessons, community outreach, and shared experiences, we are building a culture where character is valued, practiced, and lived every day.
Trustworthiness | Respect | Responsibility | Fairness | Caring | Citizenship
IN OUR CLASSROOMS
Community volunteers partner with teachers to bring the Six Pillars of Character to life through engaging, age-appropriate lessons for every public K to 5 student in Queen Anne’s County.
IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Through outreach, events, and social media campaigns, we invite families and community members to practice and celebrate character in everyday life.
IN OUR BUSINESSES
Local organizations and Businesses of Character lead by example, creating workplaces that value trust, respect, and responsibility while supporting the next generation.
This Month in Character Counts
October Pillar: Trustworthiness
This month’s pillar is TRUSTWORTHINESS and we’re inviting the community to keep the conversation going at the dinner table with a few simple discussion prompts.
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What does “doing the right thing” mean to you, even when no one is watching? Can you think of a time you had to make that kind of choice?
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Have you ever been tempted to take a shortcut, even though you knew it wasn’t right? What helped you decide what to do?
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If integrity means “doing the right thing,” who decides what the right thing is? Where do our values come from?
