Build Caring, Engaged School Communities, Nurture Character, Foster Cross-Cultural Understanding easily within ELA

12 downloadable award winning multi-cultural stories w audio files, activities and discussion questions (includes cultural background) aligned to both SEL competencies and Character.org character strengths great for ELA and Social Studies.

Perfect for story time, listening stations, assemblies, and even listening from home or car.

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

SELF-MANAGEMENT
Story Title Theme Performance
Character
Strengths
Audio Activity & Discussion Questions
The Turtle Who Just Couldn’t Keep His Mouth Shut A story of self-control Responsibility, Self-discipline activity   Download Discussion Questions
When Children Could Fly Overcoming hurt/sadness Dealing with injustice. Grit, Resilience, Coping, and Upstanding activity   Download Discussion Questions
SELF AWARENESS
Story Title Theme Moral Character Strengths Audio Activity & Discussion Questions
The Child Who Swallowed the Sun A story to nurture your hidden gifts Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Courage, Honesty activity   Download Discussion Questions
The Boy Who Saved His World Courage, Responsibility Caring, Compassion, Courage activityDownload Discussion Questions
SOCIAL AWARENESS
Story Title Theme Civic Character Strengths Audio Activity & Discussion Questions
The Real Bargain A story of caring and sharing Respect, Empathy, Generosity, Citizenship activity   Download Discussion Questions
The Elephant and the Blind Friends A story of respect for other’s opinions Inclusion, Acceptance activity   Download Discussion Questions
The Wooden Bowl A story of respect for other’s opinions Inclusion, Acceptance activity   Download Discussion Questions
RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Story Title Theme Intellectual Character Strengths Audio Activity & Discussion Questions
Shifting Sands A story of forgiveness Acceptance, Respect, Fairness activity   Download Discussion Questions
The Elephant and the Stray Dog Friendship across barriers Critical thinking, Open-mindedness activity   Download Discussion Questions
ETHICAL & RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING
Story Title Theme Character Strengths Audio Activity & Discussion Questions
The Little Girl Who Spoke with Trees Learning from and taking care of nature Concern for environment, Citizenship, Responsibility activity   Download Discussion Questions
The Kingdom of How to be Good Cooperation – from “me to we” Contributing to the common good activity   Download Discussion Questions
The Little Girl and the King Honesty – Character is what you do when nobody is looking Honesty, Integrity activity   Download Discussion Questions