Wisdom Thinkers Network Stories to Light Our Way Fetzer Research Pilot
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
Audio
Story File
SELF-MANAGEMENT
The Turtle Who Just Couldn’t Keep His Mouth Shut
A story of self-control
Performance Character Strengths:
Responsibility, Self-discipline
SELF-AWARENESS
The Child Who Swallowed the Sun
A story to nurture your hidden gifts
Moral Character Strengths:
Respect, Responsibility, Resilience
SOCIAL-AWARENESS
The Real Bargain
A story of caring and sharing
Civic Character Strengths:
Empathy, Generosity, Citizenship
RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Shifting Sands
A story of forgiveness
Intellectual Character Strengths:
Acceptance, Respect, Fairness
ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING
The Little Girl Who Spoke with Trees
Learning from and caring for nature
Concern for environment, Citizenship, Responsibility