💛 SELGrade 4Lesson 1
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Explore Personal Values

  1. 1Print it first. Read it once together and talk it through.
  2. 2Exercises on paper, then correct together with the answer key.
  3. 3Next day: a 10-minute review here on screen saves progress.

What you will learn

  • 1Define what personal values are and why they matter
  • 2Identify values that are core to who you are
  • 3Recognize values you are still developing
  • 4Explain how values guide decisions and actions
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Mini Lesson

Personal values are the beliefs and principles that matter most to us. They guide the choices we make. Some are about who we are inside (self-focused), and some are about how we treat other people (other-focused). Some values feel very strong and natural — these are our core values. Others are values we care about but are still developing.

Common Personal Values

  • Honesty — telling the truth even when it is difficult.
  • Kindness — caring about the feelings and well-being of others.
  • Courage — facing challenges and fears even when it feels hard.
  • Fairness — treating everyone equally and with respect.
  • Responsibility — owning your actions and keeping your promises.
  • Creativity — looking for new and imaginative ways to solve problems.

Core Values vs Developing Values

  • A core value is one you feel strongly about and act on naturally — it is a big part of who you are.
  • A developing value is one you believe is important but are still practicing — you want to grow in this area.
  • Both types of values are positive. Knowing which is which helps you set goals for personal growth.

Why Values Matter

  • Values act like an inner compass — they point you in the right direction when you have a tough decision to make.
  • When you act in line with your values, you feel proud of yourself.
  • When you ignore your values, you may feel guilty or uncomfortable.

Words to know

values

Beliefs and principles that guide how we think, feel, and act.

core value

A value that feels very important and natural — a key part of who you are.

honesty

The quality of being truthful and open in all that you do.

integrity

Consistently acting in line with your values, even when no one is watching.

responsibility

Accepting ownership of your choices and their consequences.

Personal Values WheelA wheel with a purple central hub labeled My Values, with six spokes connecting it to value cards: Honesty, Kindness, Courage, Fairness, Responsibility, Creativity.Personal Values WheelMyValuesHonestytelling truthKindnesscaringCouragefacing fearsFairnesstreating equallyResponsibilityowning actionsCreativitynew ideas
Six common values around the hub of who you are.
Core vs Developing ValuesTwo side-by-side columns comparing core values you hold firmly with values you are still developing.Core vs Developing ValuesCore ValuesDevelopingCore Value I Hold Firmly- Very important to me- I act on it naturally- Guides my decisions- e.g. Honesty, KindnessStill Developing- I want to grow in this- I try but need practice- Building this habit now- e.g. Patience, CourageAll values can grow with awareness and practice.
Every value sits somewhere on the spectrum from core to developing.
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Tip: Think of a time you made a good decision — which of your values was guiding you?

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Guided Practice

Pick a word from the Trace menu and look carefully — after 3 seconds the ghost letters fade and you write the word from memory. Tap 🔁 Show again to bring the model back, or 🔍 Bigger for a fullscreen practice canvas.

Tracing Pad

Tip: Say each word aloud as you copy it.

Now type any 3 different words from the Trace menu above. Look back if you need to — this is typing practice, not a memory test.
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Exercises

Sort each value: is it about who you are inside (self-focused), or about how you treat other people (other-focused)?

Self-focused values (about who you are)

Other-focused values (about how you treat people)

Study each value. Flip the card to see its definition. Mark it as Got it once you can recall it without looking.

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Honesty

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Pick the best answer for each question.

1. What are personal values?

2. What is a core value?

3. A developing value is one that:

4. How do values help us in daily life?

5. Which of these is an example of showing the value of honesty?

6. When you act in line with your values, you usually feel:

7. Which statement best describes integrity?

8. Why is it useful to know which of your values are developing?

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