Value Words
Core Essentials combines the forces of a value and its definition and pairs it with a framework of easily-to-implement tools. Using values that schools and parents can all agree on, we rotate 30 value words and definitions over a three year time span. Curriculum components are written each year so that the material for the rotating values are always new and relevant!
Below are the value words and definitions for the 2012-2013 school year:
August 2012: The BIG 3
- Treat Others Right
- Make Smart Decisions
- Maximize Your Potential
September 2012: Respect
Showing others they are important by what you say or do
Animal: Wolf
Color: Yellow
October 2012: Individuality
Discovering who you’re meant to be so you can make a difference
Animal: Zebra
Color: Turquoise
November 2012: Cooperation
Working together to do more than you can do alone
Animal: Ant
Color: Brown
December 2012: Compassion
Caring enough to do something about someone else’s need
Animal: Orca-Whale
Color: Red
January 2013: Determination
Deciding it’s worth it to finish what you’ve started
Animal: Penguin
Color: Black
February 2013: Peace
Proving you care more about each other than winning an argument
Animal: Dove
Color: White
March 2013: Honesty
Choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do
Animal: Canadian Goose
Color: Light Green
April 2013: Friendship
Spending time with someone you trust and enjoy
Animal: Dolphin
Color: Purple
May 2013: Patience
Waiting until later for what you want now
Animal: Spider
Color: Pink
2013-2014 Values, Definitions and Colors
AUGUST 2013:
The BIG 3 Ideas
Obedience - Trusting those who lead you by doing what you’re asked to do
Animal: Horse
Color: Yellow
SEPTEMBER 2013:
Courage - Being brave enough to do what you should do even when you’re afraid
Animal: Mongoose
Color: Silver
OCTOBER 2013:
Honor - Letting someone know you see how valuable they really are
Animal: Golden Retriever
Color: Gold
NOVEMBER 2013:
Wisdom - Finding out what you should do and doing it.
Animal: Crow
Color: Orange
DECEMBER 2013:
Joy - Finding a way to be happy, even when things don’t go your way
Animal: Cardinal
Color: White
JANUARY 2014:
Knowledge - Discovering something new so you can be better at whatever you do.
Animal: Owl
Color: Brown
FEBRUARY 2014:
Courtesy -- showing others respect by using good manners
Animal: Manatee
Color: Blue
MARCH 2014:
Forgiveness - deciding that someone who has wronged you doesn’t have to pay
Animal: Salamander
Color: Green
APRIL 2014:
Humility - putting others first by giving up what you think you deserve
Animal: School of Herring
Color: Purple
MAY 2014:
Endurance–Sticking with what you started even when it gets tough.
Animal: Kangaroo
Color: Red