Citizenship Stories

Jennifer heard the boys talking about starting a club and asked to join. The boys said "Sure, anyone can join."

• truth

• equality

• responsibility

Amanda really wanted to play at the park after school, but she also had homework. She chose to do her homework first and then go to the park.

• truth

• responsibility

• respect

Jake was bouncing a ball in the living room. The ball bounced into a window and broke the glass. When his mom asked what happened he was honest and told her what had happened.

• justice

• truth

• equality

Molly was always team captain because she was the best player. Jen decided it would be better if they each took turns being the captain instead. Molly agreed that it would be the right thing to do.

• truth

• equality

• responsibility

Alice went to her friend's house. They were having broccoli with dinner. Alice didn't like broccoli very much, but she still ate it and then told her friend's parents thank you.

• justice

• truth

• respect

Chris and Ted both decided to start laughing when the teacher was teaching. They both had to sit out of recess for two minutes.

• justice

• truth

• respect

What would be the respectful choice to make if you accidentally pushed a classmate?

• tell the teacher you didn't push them

• explain that it was an accident and say sorry

• ignore your classmate and pretend you didn't push them