Character Education through Stories, Music, and Imagery by Linda PowellOverview of 20 Stories

Younger Children

Beauty – A girl discovers that beauty starts on the inside.

Clearing – A girl learns to let go of the old to make space for the new.

Cooperation – a boy learns to bring his piece and cooperate in a group.

Confidence – A girl learns teamwork instead of whining about her fear of losing a game.

Friendship – a boy learns about real friends,

Growth – A boy learns to trust his ability to grow and meet new challenges.

Honesty – A boy learns to tell the truth instead of blaming someone else.

Patience – A boy learns the value of waiting, instead of throwing a tantrum for what he wants now.

Support – A boy realizes the many ways he receives a helping hand.

Trust – A girl learns to trust her ability to make friends in a new place.

Older Children

Acknowledgment – a girl learns to recognize her own beauty instead of trying to copy someone else’s beauty in a magazine.

Appreciation – A girl learns to appreciate herself instead of criticizing and judging what she does not like.

Choice – A boy decides how he expresses himself.

Communication – A girl learns how to listen to what others are saying, instead of manipulating others in conversation

Expression – A boy learns that he can accept himself and not worry about being “more than or less than” others.

Focus – A boy learns how to focus his attention in his classroom and while doing his homework, instead of fantasizing.

Gratitude – A boy learns to see mistakes as an opportunity to grow.

Persistence – A girl learns to complete her homework and not give up because it is hard.

Possibilities – A girl discovers several ways to do her science project.

Respect – A boy learns to respect himself and others.

 

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