Learning objectives from UPF's Discovering the Real Me character education books for students in grades 1-4
With links to sample lessons in the curriculum
Appreciation
1. The Goatherd and the Wild Goats
Caring
4. The Queen of Bees
Conflict Resolution Skills
2. The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle
Confidence
1. The Stag and His Reflection
4. The Ugly Duckling
Cooperation
1. The Blind Men and the Elephant
1. The Ant and the Dove
2. The Belly and Its Members
3. The Giant Turnip
Courage
1. Belling the Cat
3. The Tiger's Whisker
3. Taro, Son of the Dragon
4. The Little Match Girl
4. The Loyal Tin Soldier
4. Tom Thumb
4. The Six Swans
Diligence
1. The Ants and the Grasshopper
Empathy
2. Jupiter and the Monkey
3. The Crane's Gratitude
3. The Princess and the Peace
4. The Little Match Girl
4. The Ugly Duckling
Fairness
3. The Little Red Hen
3. The Cat in the Corner
3. The Lost Ax
4. The Elves and the Shoemaker
4. The Fisherman and His Wife
4. Mother Holly
4. The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage
Forgiveness
4. The Nightingale
Generosity
4. The Nightingale
Gentleness
1. The North Wind and the Sun
Gratitude
1. The Dog and His Reflection
1. The Stag and His Reflection
1. The Goose and the Golden Egg
2. The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse
3. A Piece of Straw
3. The Crane's Gratitude
4. The Elves and the Shoemaker
4. The Fisherman and His Wife
Helpfulness
2. The Flies and the Honey Pot
3. The Little Red Hen
3. The Cat in the Corner
4. Mother Holly
Honesty
2. The Woodcutter and the Fox
3. Out of the Ashes
4. It's Perfectly True
Hopefulness
3. The Lost Horse
3. Be Careful What You Wish For—You Might Get It!
4. The Little Match Girl
4. The Ugly Duckling
Humility
2. Frog Friends
2. The Oak and the Reeds
4. The Fox and the Cat
Kindness
1. The Ant and the Dove
1. The Lion and the Mouse
3. The Crane's Gratitude
3. The Lost Ax
3. The Owl
3. Roses and Diamonds, Snakes and Toads
3. The Princess and the Peace
4. The Water of Life
Loyalty
2. The Bear and the Two Travelers
2. The Goatherd and the Wild Goats
2. The Woodcutter and the Fox
4. The Loyal Tin Soldier
4. Faithful Francis and Loyal Linda
4. The Six Swans
Obedience
2. The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse
Patience
2. The Donkey and His Driver
3. Out of the Ashes
Peacefulness
1. The Two Goats
Perseverance
1. The Crow and the Pitcher
1. The Hare and the Tortoise
2. Hercules and the Wagoner
3. Try, Try Again
4. The Six Swans
Politeness
1. The North Wind and the Sun
3. The Owl
Realistic Expectations
3. Be Careful What You Wish For—You Might Get It!
Resist Peer Pressure
1. The Fox and the Crow
Resourcefulness
3. Stone Soup
4. Tom Thumb
Respect
1. The Lion and the Gnat
1. The Hare and the Tortoise
2. The Fox and the Stork
2. The Boys and the Frog
2. Jupiter and the Monkey
3. The Little Red Hen
4. The Queen of Bees
4. The Fox and the Cat
Responsibility
1. The Ants and the Grasshopper
2. The Milkmaid and Her Pail
2. The Flies and the Honey Pot
4. The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage
Sacrificial Love
3. The Place of Brotherhood
3. The Tiger's Whisker
3. Taro, Son of the Dragon
Self-Discipline
1. The Bear and the Bees
2. The Boy and the Nuts
Sharing
3. Stone Soup
3. Roses and Diamonds, Snakes and Toads
Teamwork
2. The Belly and Its Members
Trustworthiness
1. The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf
1. The Boys and the Lost Wallet
4. The Frog Prince
Unity
1. The Farmer and the Bundle of Sticks
3. The Giant Turnip
Unselfishness
4. The Red Shoes
4. The Frog Prince
4. The Water of Life