Right and Wrong Choices
Know the difference between right and wrong in familiar everyday situations. Understand basic rules about honesty, not hurting others, respecting others' property and being fair. Choose to do the right thing even when it's harder.
What a learner can do afterwards
- Identify the right and wrong choice in a simple moral scenario
- Choose to be honest even when lying would avoid trouble
- Explain why rules about not hurting others and being honest matter
1 · Read
Right choices care for people. Gentle hands help others feel safe. Being honest means telling what really happened. It helps people trust your words. Rules about safety and honesty help us care for each other. Do not follow a rule that asks you to hurt someone. Ask a trusted adult about unsafe or unfair rules.
Ben breaks a vase at his friend's house by accident. He feels worried. He tells a trusted adult what happened. That is honest, even though it feels hard. The adult can help with the broken vase.
Before using someone else's things, ask the owner. Wait for their answer. If they say no, leave the thing alone. Asking first respects their choice. If you borrow something, take care of it and return it.
Fair choices give people a chance to join in or have a share. Two friends who both want one snack can agree to share it equally. Each gets the same amount. Grabbing it leaves the other friend without a share.
If you damage something, tell what really happened. Hiding it or blaming someone else does not help them understand. You can say sorry and ask how to help. The person may still feel upset. They do not have to forgive you right away. If you feel unsafe telling someone, ask another trusted adult for help.
Right choices are honest and fair, even when they feel hard.
These readings and flashcards were written for this dataset. The readings are Ask before taking, Tell what happened, and Say sorry and help.
More to read
Ask before taking
Nia sees a packet of biscuits on her friend's desk. She would like one. The biscuits belong to her friend, so Nia asks before taking any.
Her friend can say yes or no. Nia waits for the answer. If the answer is no, she leaves the biscuits alone.
Asking gives the owner a choice. You can ask about a toy, a book or a snack. Wanting something does not mean you may take it.
Tell what happened
Asha knocks over a pot of pencils. She feels worried. She tells her teacher, "I knocked the pot over."
Asha has told what really happened. She has not blamed another child. She can ask the teacher how to help put things back.
Being honest does not mean everyone will feel happy at once. Someone may still feel upset about what happened. The truth helps them understand. If you feel unsafe telling someone, ask another trusted adult for help.
Say sorry and help
Finn grabs a hat from another child. He gives it back and says, "I took your hat. I'm sorry."
Finn names what he did. He does not blame the other child for his choice. Next time, he can ask before touching the hat.
If you hurt someone or damage their things, you can say sorry and ask how to help. An adult can help you find a safe way to put things right. The other person may need time. You do not need to make them smile or forgive you.
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