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Introduction:
We are all fellow travelers, young and old alike, on the path of how to be good. Each story is like a journey. They can carry us to far-away places, places where special people live, and special things happen. But the most special place is in our hearts. And when we connect with the light in our hearts we can learn how to brighten our whole world and make our world the most special place.
The Stories with Embedded Social and Emotional Learning Competencies and Character Strengths
Social and Emotional Learning Competency
Story Title
Theme
Character Strengths
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Story File
SELF-MANAGEMENT
Performance Character Strengths:
The Turtle Who Just Couldn’t Keep His Mouth Shut
A story of self-control
Responsibility, Self-discipline
SELF-AWARENESS
Moral Character Strengths:
The Child Who Swallowed the Sun
The Child who Saved His World
Ant Who Taught a Kingdom To Prosper
A story to nurture your hidden gifts
Respect, Responsibility, Resilience
Courage
Responsibility
SOCIAL-AWARENESS
Civic Character Strengths:
The Real Bargain
The Elephant and the Blind Friends
A story of caring and sharing
A story of respect for others’ opinions
Empathy, Generosity, Citizenship
Inclusion, Acceptance, Consideration
RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Intellectual Character Strengths:
Shifting Sands
A story of forgiveness
Acceptance, Respect, Fairness
ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING
The Little Girl Who Spoke with Trees
The Kingdom of How to Be Good
Learning from and caring for nature
A story of changing yourself & the world
Concern for environment, Citizenship, Responsibility
Cooperation, Patience, Citizenship