Perfect For
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- Schools
- Libraries
- Community Programs
- Festivals
Recommended Ages
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- All ages
Program Length
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- 45–60 Minutes
Learning Themes
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- Character Development
- Folklore
- Cultural Awareness
- Moral Reasoning
- Heritage
Morality Tales: Character Education 101 Ole Skool Classics
From Anansi to Aesop, discover the stories that have taught character for generations.
Take a step back in time and meet Anansi, Aesop, Brer Rabbit, The Grimms Brothers, various fairy tales and personal family stories. Using older stories from a variety of cultures and time periods, timeless lessons are taught. Students are encouraged to find the morals and lessons themselves and also to look for their personal life lessons. Great for 4th grade through middle school, in particular, although the stories are for all ages.
Sample Activities
- Identifying morals and life lessons within stories
- Comparing characters’ choices and consequences
- Audience discussion and reflection