THE HARBOR IDEAS

The Harbor by Jostens is a weekly online video series that builds character in students and positive culture on campus. Watch the latest episodes of The Harbor. Then see ideas below for ideas, lesson plans, and other creative ways to use the The Harbor episodes in your classroom (along with the critical discussion guides that accompany each episode).

FEATURED IDEA EXCHANGES

The Idea Exchanges in this area are available to all schools without logging in.

PRINTABLE

USING THE HARBOR IN YOUR CLASSROOM

Finding a relevant strategy to teach character development is not always easy. The Harbor by Jostens builds character in the classroom and positive culture on campus.

Read More

PRINTABLE

FLASH JUDGEMENT

This episode of The Harbor discusses judgement, and the dangers of it. This activity will allow students to make flash judgements and see how wrong (or right) they can be.

Read More

PRINTABLE

RESILIENCE

This episode of The Harbor focuses on helping your students identify and overcome the challenges and obstacles they face on a daily basis.

Read More

EXCLUSIVE IDEAS

The Idea Exchanges below are available to Jostens customers after logging in

Gratitude Grams
Character Recognition & Reward, The Harbor Ideas

Give students and Staffulty an opportunity to recognize people they are grateful for on campus by writing short notes that are then attached to a small…

Read More
Harbor Homerooms
General Ideas, The Harbor Ideas

Harbor Homeroom can support SEL and help you discover more student leaders on your campus than you ever imagined. Implement school-wide discussions about character development and…

Read More
The Harbor: Kindness
The Harbor Ideas

Promote kindness on a school-wide level School type: K-12 Activity goal: Spread kindness throughout your school building Submitted by: Joanna Schley

Read More
The Harbor: Generosity
The Harbor Ideas

Help students learn how easy it is to be generous. School type: K-12 Activity goal: Teach students simple ways that they can be generous Submitted by: Joanna Schley

Read More
The Harbor-Growing Into Your Greatness
The Harbor Ideas

Help students learn how to grow into their greatness. School type: K-12 Activity goal: Help students learn how to attain greatness Submitted by: Joanna Schley

Read More
Overcoming the Odds
The Harbor Ideas

Help students learn about people that have overcome the odds to achieve success. School type: 6-12 Activity goal: Inspire students to never give up Submitted by: Samantha Grimes

Read More
The Harbor: Service
The Harbor Ideas

Help students learn about service opportunities within your school. School type: 6-12 Activity goal: Expose students to service opportunities in your school Submitted by: Samantha Grimes

Read More
The Harbor: Kindness
The Harbor Ideas

Help your students learn how to be more kind to one another. School type: K-12 Activity goal: Create more acts of kindness Submitted by: Samantha Grimes

Read More
The Harbor: Resilience
The Harbor Ideas

Help your students overcome challenges and obstacles they face. School type: K-12 Activity goal: Aid students in overcoming challenges Submitted by: Samantha Grimes

Read More
The Harbor: Finishing Strong
The Harbor Ideas

Encourage your students to finish the semester and/or school year in a strong way. School type: K-12 Activity goal: Help students get “over the hump” at the…

Read More
The Harbor: Forgiveness
The Harbor Ideas

Teach students the power of forgiveness. School type: K-12 Activity goal: Teach students how to forgive people for their wrongdoings. Submitted by: Samantha Grimes

Read More
The Harbor: Hope
The Harbor Ideas

Create a sense of hope in your students for a better future. School type: 6-12 Activity goal: Help your students set realistic and attainable goals for their futures…

Read More
The Harbor: Relationships
The Harbor Ideas

Teach students how to manage healthy and unhealthy relationships. School type: 6-12 Activity goal: Aid students in developing and nurturing more healthy relationships in their lives Submitted by: Samantha…

Read More
The Harbor: Awareness
The Harbor Ideas

Encourage students to become more environmentally aware. School type: 6-12 Activity goal: Teach students how to be more aware of the environment around them Submitted by: Samantha Grimes

Read More
The Harbor: Pressure
The Harbor Ideas

Teach your kids how to use “pressure” in a positive way. School type: 6-12 Activity goal: Teach students how to use pressure in a positive manner. Submitted by: Samantha…

Read More
The Harbor: Leaving a Legacy
The Harbor Ideas

Inspire students to think about the legacy they will create for themselves. School type: K-12 Activity goal: Creating a positive legacy Submitted by: Samantha Grimes

Read More
The Harbor: WHAT IS SUCCESS?
The Harbor Ideas

Set a positive tone at your staff meetings by getting things started with a monthly inspirational staff moment. School type: HS Activity goal: A way to help your…

Read More
The Harbor: FLASH JUDGEMENT
The Harbor Ideas

The first episode of The Harbor discusses judgement, and the dangers of it. This activity will allow students to make flash judgements themselves and see how…

Read More
GETTING STARTED: USING THE HARBOR IN YOUR CLASSROOM
The Harbor Ideas

Finding a relevant voice to teach character development is not always easy. The Harbor by Jostens builds character in the classroom and positive culture on campus.…

Read More
Member Login
Forgot Password?
Not a member yet? Click Here
×