Values Charades

Instructions:

1. Teacher will write down a few simple values on separate slips of paper (e.g., kindness, honesty, bravery, helpfulness, creativity).
   
   
   
2. Divide the class into small groups.
   
   
   
3. Each group sends one student to pick a value slip.
   
   
   
4. The student silently acts out the value for their group to guess.
   
   
   
5. The first group to guess correctly gets a point. Repeat with new values and new actors.

Discussion Prompts:

• Was it easy or hard to act out these words? Why?
  
  
  
• What do these words mean to you?

Teacher's Guide to Values

Warm Up: Values Charades (10 minutes)

"Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to start with a fun game called 'Values Charades'. I've written some words on these slips of paper, and these words are all about things that are important to us. When it's your turn, you'll act out one of these words for your team to guess. No talking, just acting!"

(Facilitate the game as described in the Values Charades Warm Up. After a few rounds, bring the class back together.)

"Great job, everyone! That was a lot of fun. Now, let's talk about those words. Was it easy or hard to act them out? Why? What do these words mean to you?"

(Allow a few students to share their thoughts and connect the words to personal importance.)

Introduction to Personal Values (10 minutes)

(Transition to Slide 1: What Matters Most?)

"Today, we're going to explore something super important: what matters most to us. These things are called personal values."

(Transition to Slide 2: What Are Values?)

"Values are like superpowers of your heart and mind. They are the things you believe are important in life. They help you decide what is right and wrong, and they guide how you act and what you care about. Think about it: if kindness is a value for you, you'll try to be kind to others, right? If honesty is important, you'll always try to tell the truth. Does anyone have an idea of something that is really, really important to them?"

(Allow a few students to share, affirming their responses and gently guiding them towards value concepts.)

Video Lecture & Discussion (10 minutes)

(Transition to Slide 3: Values in Action! (Video))

"Now, let's watch a short video that shows how values help people every day. Pay close attention to what the characters do and what seems important to them."

(Play the embedded video. After the video, transition to Slide 4: Let's Talk About It!.)

"That was a great video! What values did you notice? How did the characters show what was important to them? What did you learn from the video?"

(Use Sharing Our Values Discussion Prompts to guide a short class discussion. Encourage students to connect the video to their own lives.)

Reading: My Value Story (5 minutes)

"Now, I have a short story for you called My Value Story. This story is about a character who shows a very important value. I'd like you to read it quietly to yourselves, or we can read it together as a class."

(Distribute the reading and allow students time to read. Afterwards, ask a quick comprehension question related to the value shown in the story.)

Activity: Value Shield (15 minutes)

(Transition to Slide 5: My Value Shield)

"Alright, it's time for our main activity! We are going to create a Value Shield! Think of a shield protecting you. Your values protect who you are and help you stand strong. You will get a piece of paper, and I want you to draw or write about 2-3 values that are most important to you. What values do you want to carry with you?"

(Distribute art supplies and the Value Shield Activity Guide. Circulate around the room, offering guidance and encouragement. Prompt students to think about why they chose those values.)

Worksheet & Game: Reinforcing Values (5 minutes)

"We're doing a fantastic job thinking about our values! To help us remember, I have a quick My Values Worksheet for you to complete. It's just a few questions to help you think more about what we discussed today."

(Distribute the worksheet. Briefly explain that if there's extra time or for another day, they can play the Values Bingo Game to keep practicing identifying values.)

Cool Down & Wrap Up (5 minutes)

(Transition to Slide 6: Values Guide Us!)

"Wow, we've learned so much about values today! Remember, knowing your values helps you make good choices and helps you be the best you you can be. Take a moment to think: what value will you try to show today, or this week?"

(Facilitate the Value Reflection Cool Down. Ask a few students to share their chosen value and why.)

"Excellent work, everyone! Keep thinking about what matters most to you!"

The Lost Toy and Lily's Honesty

Lily loved her bright red toy car. It was her favorite, and she played with it every day. One sunny afternoon, while playing at the park, she saw a sparkly blue robot lying in the grass. It looked brand new!

"Wow!" Lily whispered. She picked up the robot. It had tiny blinking lights and could even make a whirring sound. She imagined playing with it and her red car all afternoon.

Suddenly, she heard a sniffle. A little boy, younger than Lily, was sitting on a bench, looking very sad. He was rubbing his eyes. "I lost my new robot!" he cried.

Lily looked at the sparkly blue robot in her hand. It was exactly like the one the boy was describing. Her heart felt a little squeeze. She really wanted to keep the cool robot. It was so much more exciting than her red car!

But then she remembered what her grandma always said: "Honesty is the best policy, Lily-bug." Her grandma taught her that honesty means telling the truth and being fair, even when it's hard.

Taking a deep breath, Lily walked over to the little boy. She held out the robot. "Is this yours?" she asked softly.

His eyes lit up! "Yes! My robot!" he exclaimed, grabbing it with a big smile. "Thank you, thank you!"

Lily felt a warm, happy feeling spread through her. It was even better than playing with a new toy. She had done the right thing. She had chosen honesty, and it felt wonderful.

Questions to think about:

1. What was the lost toy that Lily found?
   
   
   
2. What value did Lily remember her grandma talking about?
   
   
   
3. Why do you think Lily felt happy after giving the robot back?
   
   
   
4. Have you ever had to be honest when it was hard? What happened?
   
   
   

My Personal Value Shield

What is a Value Shield?

Just like knights used shields to protect themselves, your Value Shield will show the important values that guide and protect you!

Instructions:

1. Think about values: What things are most important to you? Think about what makes you a good friend, a good student, or a good family member. Some ideas:

   • Kindness
   • Honesty
   • Bravery
   • Helpfulness
   • Creativity
   • Respect
   • Fairness
   • Hard Work
   • Patience

2. Choose your top 2-3 values: From your ideas, pick the 2 or 3 values that are most important to you right now. These are the values you want to show on your shield.

3. Design your shield:

   • On your paper, draw a big shield shape.
   • Divide your shield into sections (one for each value).
   • In each section, draw a picture, symbol, or write a word that represents one of your chosen values.
   • Be creative and use colors! Make your shield show your special values.

Example Ideas:

• For Kindness: You might draw a heart, two hands helping each other, or a smiling face.
• For Honesty: You might draw a truthful mouth, a clear window, or a bright light.
• For Bravery: You might draw a superhero, a lion, or someone trying something new.

Share your shield! (If time allows)

• Be ready to tell a classmate or the class:
  • What values did you choose for your shield?
  • Why are these values important to you?
  • How do you try to show these values in your life?

Sharing Our Values Discussion Prompts

These prompts can be used after the video or during the Value Shield activity to encourage students to share and reflect.

After the Video Lecture (Slides 3-4):

1. What was one important thing you learned about values from the video?
   
   
   
2. Can you name one value that a character in the video showed? How did they show it?
   
   
   
3. How do you think knowing their values helped the characters in the video make good choices?
   
   
   
4. Is there a value from the video that you think is important for our classroom?
   
   
   

During/After Value Shield Activity:

1. Look at your Value Shield. Can you share one value you chose and why it is important to you?
   
   
   
2. How do you show this value at school? At home?
   
   
   
3. Why is it helpful to know what your own values are?
   
   
   
4. Can two people have different values but still be good friends? Why or why not?
   
   
   
5. What happens when people don't think about their values?
   
   
   
6. How can we show respect for other people's values, even if they are different from our own?
   
   
   

My Values Worksheet

Name: ____________________________

Date: ____________________________

Part 1: What Are Values?

1. In your own words, what is a personal value?
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Can you name two values that are important to you?
   
   Value 1: ____________________________
   
   Value 2: ____________________________

Part 2: Values in Action

3. Lily from "The Lost Toy and Lily's Honesty" showed the value of honesty. What does honesty mean?
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Think about a time you showed kindness. What did you do?
   
   
   
   
   
   

Part 3: My Value Shield

5. Look at your Value Shield. Pick one value from your shield and draw a picture or write a sentence about how you can show that value at school today.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   My chosen value: ____________________________

   How I will show it:

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Values Bingo Game

Objective: To help students recognize and identify various personal values in different scenarios.

Materials:

• Bingo cards (each student gets one, with different values in the squares)
• Value scenario cards (teacher reads these aloud)
• Markers or small tokens for students to cover squares

How to Play:

1. Prepare Bingo Cards: Create Bingo cards with a grid (e.g., 3x3 or 4x4) where each square contains a different value word (e.g., Kindness, Honesty, Respect, Bravery, Patience, Generosity, Responsibility, Fairness, Hard Work, Creativity, Empathy, Loyalty, Forgiveness, Perseverance, Gratitude). Make sure each card is unique.

2. Prepare Scenario Cards: Write out short scenarios that demonstrate a value. Examples:

   • Scenario 1: "You see a classmate drop all their books, and you help them pick them up." (Kindness/Helpfulness)
   • Scenario 2: "You accidentally break a crayon, and you tell the teacher what happened." (Honesty/Responsibility)
   • Scenario 3: "You let your friend go first on the slide even though you really want to." (Patience/Generosity)
   • Scenario 4: "You keep trying to solve a tricky math problem, even when it's hard." (Perseverance/Hard Work)
   • Scenario 5: "You listen carefully when your friend is telling you about their day." (Respect/Empathy)

3. Start the Game:

   • Give each student a Bingo card and a few markers.
   • Explain that you will read a scenario. Students need to listen and decide which value the scenario shows. If they have that value on their card, they cover it with a marker.

4. Read Scenarios: The teacher reads one scenario card at a time. After each scenario, give students a moment to think and mark their cards.

5. "Bingo!": The first student to get three (or four, depending on grid size) values in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) shouts "Bingo!"

6. Check for Accuracy: When a student calls "Bingo!", have them read out the values they covered and explain how each value relates to one of the scenarios you read. If correct, they win that round!

7. Continue Playing: You can clear cards and play more rounds, or continue until multiple students have Bingo.

Values Check Quiz Answer Key

1. What are personal values?

• Correct Answer: Things that are important to us and guide our actions.
• Reasoning: Personal values are fundamental beliefs or principles that an individual considers to be of central importance. They act as guiding principles for decision-making and behavior, affecting how a person lives and interacts with the world.

2. Name one value that is important to you and explain why.

• Correct Answer: Varies by student. (e.g., Kindness, because it makes others feel good.)
• Reasoning: This is an open-response question designed to assess a student's ability to identify and articulate a personal value and its significance. Look for a clear statement of a value and a simple, logical reason for its importance.

3. If you find a lost wallet and return it to its owner, what value are you showing?

• Correct Answer: Honesty
• Reasoning: Returning a lost item to its rightful owner demonstrates truthfulness, fairness, and integrity, which are all components of honesty.

4. How can your values help you make good choices?

• Correct Answer: Varies by student. (e.g., They help me know what is right, or they remind me to be kind.)
• Reasoning: Values provide a framework for ethical decision-making. By reflecting on their values, students can align their choices with what they believe is right and important, leading to more positive outcomes and a stronger sense of integrity.

5. I understand what personal values are.

• Correct Answer: Agree (or Strongly Agree)
• Reasoning: This Likert scale question assesses self-perceived understanding. The ideal response indicates comprehension of the lesson's core concept.
  
  
  # My Values Comprehensive Test Answer Key

1. Define 'personal values' in your own words. Give two examples of values you think are important.

• Correct Answer: Personal values are things that are deeply important to a person and guide their behavior and choices. Examples could include kindness, honesty, respect, bravery, fairness, hard work, etc.
• Reasoning: Students should be able to articulate a basic definition of values and provide relevant examples that demonstrate their understanding of what constitutes a personal value.

2. Which of these situations shows the value of respect?

• Correct Answer: Listening carefully when your teacher gives instructions.
• Reasoning: Respect involves showing consideration and admiration for others, their feelings, and their authority. Listening attentively to a teacher is a clear demonstration of respect.

3. Imagine you are playing with a friend, and they accidentally break your favorite toy. What value could help you decide how to react? Explain your choice.

• Correct Answer: Possible values: Forgiveness, Patience, Kindness, Understanding. (Explanation should justify the chosen value, e.g., "Patience, because my friend didn't mean to break it, and I need to stay calm.")
• Reasoning: This open-response question assesses critical thinking and the application of values to real-life situations. Students should identify an appropriate value and provide a coherent explanation for their choice.

4. Lily in the story "The Lost Toy and Lily's Honesty" chose to return the lost robot. What value did she demonstrate?

• Correct Answer: Honesty
• Reasoning: As discussed in the reading, Lily's action of returning the robot, despite wanting to keep it, directly illustrates the value of honesty.

5. Why is it important to know what your own personal values are?

• Correct Answer: It's important because knowing your values helps you make good decisions, understand yourself better, choose friends who share similar important ideas, and act in ways that make you feel proud.
• Reasoning: This question prompts students to reflect on the practical benefits of self-awareness regarding values. Responses should highlight how values serve as a moral compass and contribute to personal well-being and positive interactions.

6. I believe that acting on my values makes me a better person.

• Correct Answer: Agree (or Strongly Agree)
• Reasoning: This Likert scale question gauges a student's personal connection and belief in the importance of living by their values, which is a key outcome of the lesson.

My Values Project: A Story of What Matters

Objective: To explore and present your personal values through a creative project.

Project Goal:

Create a short story, a poster, a comic strip, or a short presentation that shows your most important personal values in action. You will share your project with the class.

Choose Your Project Type (pick one):

1. Value Story: Write a short story (1-2 paragraphs) about a character (it can be you, a friend, or an imaginary person) who uses their values to make a good choice or help someone. Highlight 1-2 values in your story.

2. Values Poster: Design a poster that visually represents 2-3 of your most important values. Use drawings, symbols, words, and colors. For each value, include a small drawing or sentence showing how it looks in action.

3. Value Comic Strip: Create a comic strip (3-6 panels) showing a situation where a character demonstrates one or two key values. Use pictures and speech bubbles to tell your story.

4. "My Value, My Voice" Presentation: Prepare a very short (1-2 minute) talk to the class about one value that is super important to you. Explain what that value means to you and give an example of how you show it in your life. You can use a few pictures or props if you like!

Project Steps:

1. Think: What are 1-2 values that are truly important to you? (e.g., kindness, honesty, bravery, fairness, hard work, creativity, respect).
2. Plan: Decide which project type you want to do. Brainstorm ideas for your story, poster, comic, or presentation.
3. Create: Work on your project! Make it colorful and clear. If it's a story, write neatly. If it's a drawing, make it big enough to see.
4. Practice (for presentation): If you chose the presentation, practice what you will say.

What to Include:

• Your Name
• Project Title (e.g., "Mia's Honesty Story," "My Kindness Poster")
• A clear demonstration or explanation of 1-2 personal values.
• Creativity and effort!

Due Date:

(Teacher will fill in)

Sharing Day:

(Teacher will fill in)

Be ready to share your amazing work and what matters most to you!

My Values Project Rubric

Student Name: ____________________________ Date: ____________________________

Value Reflection Cool Down

Name: ____________________________

Date: ____________________________

Think about what we learned today about personal values.

1. One new thing I learned about values is...
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. One value I want to try to show more of this week is...
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. I will show this value by...