Eighth graders build self-awareness by naming their values — the things that matter most, like honesty, family, or growth. Values act as an inner compass that guides hard choices. They explore the idea, then name their own top values.
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What matters most to you — and how does it guide your choices?
Project this and tap each. Have students explore what values are.
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If you could keep only three things that matter to you, what would they be?
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Aligned to the CASEL Framework for Social and Emotional Learning across its five core competencies.
Identify personal values and beliefs.
Link values to identity.
Use values to guide choices.
Act in line with values.
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Have students name their top three values and one way to live them. A printable values worksheet is in the SEL library.
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