Your Values, Your Superpower! Script

Warm-Up: What Matters to You? (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Good morning/afternoon everyone! Let's start with a quick thought. I want you to think about something or someone that is really, really important to you. It could be anything – your family, your best friend, your pet, a hobby, or even an idea like being fair or honest. Just keep it in your mind for a moment."

"Now, I want a few volunteers to quickly share one thing that came to mind. Don't worry about explaining, just name it!"

(Allow 3-5 students to share briefly. Acknowledge each response positively.)

Teacher: "Those are all wonderful things that clearly mean a lot to you. Guess what? These 'important things' are actually big clues to something called your personal values. Today, we're going to unlock the secret of your values and see how they can be your own personal superpower!"

Introduction to Personal Values (10 minutes)

(Transition to Your Values, Your Superpower! Slide Deck - Slide 1: "Your Values, Your Superpower!")

Teacher: "Look at our title for today: 'Your Values, Your Superpower!' What do you think that means? How could something like 'values' be a superpower?"

(Allow a few student responses, encouraging them to think about what superpowers do - help, guide, protect.)

(Transition to Your Values, Your Superpower! Slide Deck - Slide 2: "What Are Personal Values?")

Teacher: "So, what exactly are personal values? They are like your inner compass. They are the beliefs and ideas that are most important to you and guide how you live your life. Think of them as the really strong feelings inside you that tell you what's right, what's good, and what you care about most."

"For example, if you think being honest is super important, then 'honesty' is one of your values. If you always try to be kind to others, then 'kindness' is a value. What are some other words you can think of that describe things people believe are important?"

(Write down student suggestions on the board: e.g., courage, creativity, fairness, loyalty, respect, learning, family, friendship.)

(Transition to Your Values, Your Superpower! Slide Deck - Slide 3: "Why Are Your Values Important?")

Teacher: "Why do you think it's important to know what your values are? How do they help us?"

(Guide students to understand that values help with decision-making, understanding right/wrong, self-understanding, and interactions with others.)

Exploring Values - Reading & Worksheet (15 minutes)

(Transition to Your Values, Your Superpower! Slide Deck - Slide 4: "Finding Your Superpower Values")

Teacher: "Now that we have a better idea of what values are, we're going to dive deeper into finding your superpower values! I'm going to hand out a short reading called What Are Personal Values? Reading. This will give you more examples and help you understand them even better."

(Distribute What Are Personal Values? Reading. Allow students to read individually or in pairs for about 5-7 minutes.)

Teacher: "After you've finished reading, I'll hand out the Values Exploration Worksheet. This worksheet has a list of different values. Your job is to go through the list and circle or highlight the values that truly resonate with you. The ones that make you think, 'Yes! That's me!' or 'That's really important to me!'"

(Distribute Values Exploration Worksheet. Allow 8-10 minutes for students to complete the worksheet.)

Values Scenario Activity (15 minutes)

(Transition to Your Values, Your Superpower! Slide Deck - Slide 5: "Values in Action!")

Teacher: "Great job exploring your own values! Now, let's see how values work in real life. I'm going to put you into small groups. Each group will get some Values Scenario Activity Cards. Each card describes a situation where someone has to make a choice."

"In your groups, read each scenario. Then, discuss these questions:

1. What values might be important to the person in this situation?
2. How might those values influence their decision?
3. What would YOU do in this situation, and why?"

(Divide students into small groups and distribute Values Scenario Activity Cards. Circulate and monitor group discussions. After 10 minutes, bring the class back together.)

Teacher: "Alright everyone, let's share some of our insights. Using our Values Discussion Prompts, who would like to share one scenario and how values played a role in it?"

(Facilitate a brief class discussion, encouraging groups to share their thoughts and reasoning. Emphasize that different people might have different values and thus make different choices, and that's okay.)

Reflection and Cool Down (10 minutes)

(Transition to Your Values, Your Superpower! Slide Deck - Slide 6: "Your Values: Your Inner Compass")

Teacher: "Fantastic work today, value explorers! We've learned that our personal values are truly a superpower. They help us understand who we are and guide us through life."

"For our cool-down, we're going to do something called Cool Down: My Value Shield. On the paper I give you, I want you to draw a simple shield. Inside the shield, write or draw one value you identified today that is very important to you. Underneath or around it, write one sentence explaining why that value is important to you."

(Distribute paper for the Cool Down activity. Allow 5-7 minutes for students to complete their Value Shields.)

Teacher: "Would anyone like to share their Value Shield and explain why that value is important to them?"

(Invite a few volunteers to share their reflections.)

Teacher: "Remember, your values are like an inner compass, helping you navigate life and make choices that feel right for you. Keep thinking about what your superpower values are, and how you can live by them every day! Thank you, class!"

Values Exploration Worksheet: Your Superpower Values!

Name: _________________________ Date: _____________

Part 1: What Do These Values Mean?

Below are some words that describe different personal values. For each word, try to write a very short definition in your own words. If you don't know, take your best guess!

1. Honesty:
   
   
   
2. Kindness:
   
   
   
3. Courage:
   
   
   
4. Creativity:
   
   
   
5. Fairness:
   
   
   
6. Loyalty:
   
   
   
7. Respect:
   
   
   
8. Responsibility:
   
   
   

Part 2: Discover Your Top Values!

Read through the list of values below. Circle or highlight at least five values that you feel are most important to you. These are your superpower values!

• Adventure
• Ambition
• Appreciation
• Authenticity
• Bravery
• Caring
• Community
• Compassion
• Confidence
• Cooperation
• Courage
• Creativity
• Curiosity
• Determination
• Diligence
• Empathy
• Equality
• Excellence
• Fairness
• Family
• Forgiveness
• Friendship
• Generosity
• Gratitude
• Growth
• Happiness
• Honesty
• Hope
• Humor
• Independence
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Justice
• Kindness
• Knowledge
• Leadership
• Learning
• Loyalty
• Open-mindedness
• Optimism
• Patience
• Perseverance
• Playfulness
• Problem-Solving
• Purpose
• Reliability
• Resilience
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Self-Control
• Service
• Teamwork
• Trust
• Understanding
• Wisdom

Part 3: Reflect and Explain

Choose three of the values you circled. For each one, explain why it is important to you and how you try to show it in your daily life.

1. My Value: _________________________
   Why it's important to me and how I show it:
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. My Value: _________________________
   Why it's important to me and how I show it:
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. My Value: _________________________
   Why it's important to me and how I show it:
   
   
   
   
   
   

What Are Personal Values? Your Inner Compass!

Have you ever wondered what makes you, YOU? What guides your choices, your friendships, and even your dreams? The answer often lies in something called personal values.

What Are Values?

Think of personal values as the very important beliefs and ideas that you carry inside you. They are like a special compass that helps you navigate through life. Your values tell you what is truly important, what is right, and what you care about most deeply. Everyone has values, even if they haven't thought about them much before!

For example:

• If you always try to tell the truth, even when it's hard, then Honesty is a value that's important to you.
• If you go out of your way to help a friend who is sad, then Kindness or Compassion might be one of your values.
• If you love trying new things or coming up with creative ideas, then Creativity or Adventure could be important to you.
• If you believe everyone should be treated equally, then Fairness or Justice is likely a value you hold.

Why Are Your Values Important?

Knowing your personal values is like having a superpower! Here's why:

1. They Guide Your Decisions: When you have to make a choice – big or small – your values can help you decide what's best. For instance, if honesty is a top value, you'll likely choose to tell the truth even if it means admitting a mistake.
2. They Help You Understand Yourself: When you know your values, you understand more about why you feel the way you do, why certain things bother you, and what makes you happy.
3. They Shape Your Actions: Your values influence how you behave, how you treat others, and the goals you set for yourself. If

Values Discussion Prompts

Use these prompts to guide a class discussion after the Values Scenario Activity Cards.

Opening Questions:

1. What was it like to discuss the scenarios in your groups? Was it easy or hard to figure out the values involved?
   
   
   
2. Did anyone have a scenario where different group members thought different values were most important? What happened?

Exploring Values in Action:

3. Think about one of the scenarios you discussed. How did the main character's potential values influence their decision? Give an example.
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Can two people have different values but still make a good decision? How does that work?

5. Why is it important to understand that other people might have different values than you do?
   
   
   

Connecting to Personal Life:

6. Can you think of a time in your own life when a value (like fairness, honesty, or kindness) helped you make a choice?
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. How can knowing your own values help you be a better friend, student, or family member?

Wrap-Up:

8. What is one new thing you learned about personal values today?

Values Scenario Activity Cards

Instructions: Cut out these cards and give one or two to each small group. Students will read the scenario and discuss the questions below.

Scenario 1: The Group Project

You are working on a group project for science. One of your group members, Alex, hasn't done any of their assigned work, and the deadline is tomorrow. If Alex doesn't do their part, your whole group might get a bad grade.

Discussion Questions:

1. What values might be important to you in this situation (e.g., fairness, responsibility, teamwork, friendship)?
2. How might these values influence your decision about what to do?
3. What would you do, and why?

Scenario 2: The Lost Wallet

On your way home from school, you find a wallet on the ground. You open it and see money and an ID card with someone's name and address.

Discussion Questions:

1. What values might be important to you in this situation (e.g., honesty, respect, generosity)?
2. How might these values influence your decision about what to do?
3. What would you do, and why?

Scenario 3: The New Kid

A new student, Maya, just joined your class. During lunch, you notice she is sitting alone and looks a bit shy. Your friends are all playing a fun game, and you really want to join them.

Discussion Questions:

1. What values might be important to you in this situation (e.g., kindness, inclusion, friendship, loyalty)?
2. How might these values influence your decision about what to do?
3. What would you do, and why?

Scenario 4: Sharing the Spotlight

You and your friend both worked really hard on an art project. When the teacher announces the winners, only your name is called. Your friend looks disappointed, and you know their contribution was just as good as yours.

Discussion Questions:

1. What values might be important to you in this situation (e.g., fairness, humility, friendship, honesty)?
2. How might these values influence your decision about what to do?
3. What would you do, and why?

Scenario 5: Choosing a Game

Your group of friends wants to play a game during recess. Half the group wants to play soccer, and the other half wants to play tag. You really love soccer, but you notice some friends look sad because they never get to play tag.

Discussion Questions:

1. What values might be important to you in this situation (e.g., fairness, cooperation, fun, empathy)?
2. How might these values influence your decision about what to do?
3. What would you do, and why?

Values Charades: Act It Out!

Objective: Students will creatively act out different personal values, helping them to solidify their understanding of each value.

Materials:

• Small slips of paper or index cards
• Pen or marker
• A hat or bowl

Instructions:

1. Preparation (Teacher): Before the game, write down individual values (e.g., Honesty, Kindness, Courage, Fairness, Creativity, Responsibility, Empathy, Patience, Generosity, Teamwork) on separate slips of paper. You can use values from the Values Exploration Worksheet or create new ones. Fold them and place them in a hat or bowl.

2. Introduction (Teacher): "Alright class, it's time for a fun game to help us think more about how values look in real life! We're going to play 'Values Charades: Act It Out!'"

3. Explain the Rules:
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Values Assessment Answer Key

This answer key provides the correct responses and explanations for the My Values Check-In Quiz and the Living My Values Test.

My Values Check-In Quiz Answer Key

1. Which of these best describes a 'personal value'?

   • Correct Answer: B. A belief or idea that is important to you.
   • Explanation: Personal values are the fundamental principles and beliefs that guide an individual's behavior and decisions, making them truly important to that person.

2. If 'kindness' is one of your values, what might you often do?

   • Correct Answer: B. Share your snacks with a friend.
   • Explanation: Kindness involves being friendly, generous, and considerate. Sharing snacks is a direct demonstration of generosity and consideration for others.

3. Name two personal values that are important to you. Explain why each one is important.

   • Expected Response: Answers will vary, but students should list two distinct values (e.g., honesty, responsibility, creativity, loyalty) and provide a reasonable, personal explanation for why each is important to them. For example:

My Values Action Project: Be a Value Champion!

Objective: To demonstrate your understanding of personal values by creating a project that showcases one or more of your most important values in action within your community (school, family, neighborhood, etc.).

Project Goal: You will choose one or two of your core personal values and design a small project or action that brings those values to life. This is your chance to be a Value Champion!

Timeline:

• Day 1 (In Class): Project Introduction & Brainstorming (20 minutes)
• Day 2-3 (Homework/Outside Class): Project Planning & Creation
• Day 4 (In Class): Project Presentations (30-45 minutes, depending on class size)

Steps:

Step 1: Choose Your Superpower Value(s) (In Class - 10 minutes)

Review your Values Exploration Worksheet and think about the values that truly resonate with you. Choose one or two values that you feel passionate about and want to show in action. Some ideas:

• Kindness
• Fairness
• Responsibility
• Creativity
• Helpfulness
• Honesty
• Respect
• Community

Write down your chosen value(s) here:

My Chosen Value(s): __________________________________________________

Step 2: Brainstorm Your Project Idea (In Class - 10 minutes)

How can you show your chosen value(s) in a small, simple way? Think about actions or creations that would demonstrate your value to others. Here are some ideas to get you started, but feel free to come up with your own!

• Kindness/Helpfulness:
  • Create a

My Values Action Project Rubric

Student Name: __________________________________ Date: _____________

Project Title: ____________________________________

This rubric will be used to assess your My Values Action Project. Your project will be graded on how well you demonstrate your understanding of personal values and your effort in bringing those values to life.

Total Score: ________ / 16

Teacher Comments:

Warm Up: What Matters to You?

Time: 5 minutes

Instructions:

1. Think: In your mind, think of one thing that is really, truly important to you. It could be a person, a feeling, an idea, or even an object. Something that you really care about.
   
   
   

2. Quick Share: We'll go around the room or I'll ask a few volunteers to share just one word or a short phrase about what came to their mind. No need to explain yet! For example, you might say "Family," "Fairness," "My dog," or "Being kind."

   
   
   
   

3. Listen: Listen to what your classmates share. You might notice some things are similar or very different.

   
   
   
   

Teacher Note: This activity helps activate students' existing sense of what is important, which directly relates to personal values. Use their responses to bridge into the main lesson.

Cool Down: My Value Shield

Time: 5-7 minutes

Instructions:

1. Draw Your Shield: On a piece of paper, draw a simple shield shape like the example below. It doesn't have to be perfect!

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2. My Superpower Value: Think about all the values we discussed and the ones you identified on your Values Exploration Worksheet. Choose ONE value that you feel is truly a superpower for you – one that is very important and guides you.

3. Write and Explain: Write your chosen value inside your shield. Then, below or around your shield, write one or two sentences explaining why that value is so important to you.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Example:

   Value: Kindness
   Why it's important: Kindness is important to me because it makes people feel good, and I like to help others feel happy and included. It helps me be a good friend and makes our classroom a better place.

4. Share (Optional): Be ready to share your Value Shield and explanation with the class if called upon!