Table of Contents
Introduction! 1
Introduction to the cartoon curriculum! 7
A) Examples of developing values and social behavior at schools 10
STAR Program 12
S - Safety first 15
T - There and ready 16
A - Act responsibly 16
R - Respect self and others 16
Chart 1 STAR Program 17
S - Safety first 17
Wearing a helmet 19
Paying attention at the swings 19
Jumping into the pool 20
Being careful with strangers 20
T - There and ready 21
Arriving on time to class 21
Paying attention during physical education 21
Not interrupting in class 22
Doing your homework without distractions 22
A - Act responsibly 23
Helping a classmate with a nosebleed 23
Handing back a lost wallet 23
No littering in public places 24
Not disturbing neighbors 24
R - Respect self and others 25
No burping 25
Respecting classmates from different cultures 25
Not excluding people with disabilities 26
Respecting the privacy of others 26
LTG 1 Being kind and popular and making friends! 27
A) Goals for positive social behavior! 29
LTG 1 Being kind and popular and making friends 33
STG 1 Following instructions 33
STG 2 Considering the perspectives of others 33
STG 3 Helping and respecting others 33
STG 4 Being helpful 34
STG 5 Being humble 34
Chart 2 LTG Being kind and popular and making friends 35
STG 1 Following instructions 37
Cleaning up your room 37
Coming when called 37
Coming home when it is dark 38
Checking off the To-Do-List 38
STG 2 Considering the perspectives of others 39
Being careful at stairs 39
Comforting your neighbor 39
Supporting your friend 40
Offering an umbrella in rain 40
STG 3 Helping and respecting others 41
Letting younger siblings win 41
Offering a seat to someone on the bus 41
Letting older people go ahead at the cash register 42
Showing a new student around school 42
STG 4 Being helpful 43
Helping a classmate with his homework 43
Helping your dad with washing the car 43
Defending someone who is bullied 44
Helping your neighbor with the trash 44
STG 5 Being humble 45
Not bragging about your skills 45
Not bragging about your possession 45
Not making someone feel inferior 46
Being humble when invited to a restaurant 46
LTG 2 Being responsible and reliable! 47
LTG 2 Being responsible and reliable 53
STG 1 Respecting instructions 53
STG 2 Doing what you promised 53
STG 3 Doing what is expected 54
STG 4 Taking responsibility for others and the environment 54
STG 5 Time management and being on time 54
Chart 3 LTG 2 Being responsible and reliable 55
STG 1 Respecting instructions 57
Respecting school decisions 57
Respecting behavior rules 57
Respecting authority figures 58
Respecting public rules 58
STG 2 Doing what you promised 59
Doing your homework 59
Answering text messages 59
Packing your schoolbag on time 60
Feeding the pets 60
STG 3 Doing what is expected 61
Writing an essay 61
Unloading the dishwasher 61
Picking up your things 62
Locking the door 62
STG 4 Taking responsibility for others and the environment 63
Babysitting 63
Bringing a classmate in a wheelchair along 63
Not throwing away food 64
Turning off the light 64
STG 5 Time management and being on time 65
Not showering for too long 65
Being on time for an internship 65
Sending birthday invitations on time 66
Not missing the train 66
LTG 3 Being a team player! 67
LTG 3 Having good team skills 72
STG 1 Setting team goals 72
STG 2 Accepting criticism 72
STG 3 Suggesting or accepting compromises 72
STG 4 Being fair 73
Chart 4 LTG 3 Having good team skills 74
STG 1 Setting team-goals 76
Following instructions during P.E. class 76
Accepting team decisions 76
Giving compliments to team players 77
Participating actively in groups 77
STG 2 Accepting criticism 78
Accepting critical arguments 78
Accepting critique about behavior 78
Accepting negative feedback about the appearance 79
Accepting responsibility for mistakes in a group 79
STG 3 Suggesting or accepting compromises 80
Choice of restaurants 80
Choice of movies 80
When parents restrict computer time 81
When going out late at night 81
STG 4 Being fair 82
Dividing tasks fairly 82
Giving everyone a chance 82
Playing without cheating 83
Clarifying disputes 83
LTG 4 Optimism! 85
LTG 4 Optimism 92
STG 1 Never give up 92
STG 2 Thinking positively about yourself and others 92
STG 3 Taking advantage of your own chance and giving others a chance 92
Chart 5 LTG 4 Optimism 93
STG 1 Never give up 95
Practicing swimming 95
Keep going when physical effort is needed 95
Practicing a new language 96
Asking for help (flying a kite) 96
STG 2 Thinking positively about yourself and others 97
Don't give up when losing 97
Don't take revenge on someone 97
Don't make yourself to be the outsider 98
Practicing your handwriting 98
STG 3 Taking advantage of your own chance and giving others a chance 99
Integrating minorities 99
Including younger siblings 99
Making wise decisions 100
Including older people 100
LTG 5 Dealing with frustration and using coping strategies! 101
LTG 5 Dealing with frustration and using coping strategies 105
STG 1 Dealing with feelings of failure 105
STG 2 Dealing with losses and thinking positively 105
Chart 6 LTG 5 106
STG 1 Dealing with the feeling of failing 107
Dealing with the rejection of an application 107
Dealing with lack of popularity 107
Being the only one not allowed to join the field trip 108
Being the only one not passing the bike exam 108
STG 2 Dealing with losses and thinking positively 109
Divorce of parents 109
Loss of a friend due to switching schools 109
Loss of cell phone 110
Loss of pet 110
LTG 6 Being loyal and trustworthy! 111
LTG 6 Being loyal and trustworthy 116
STG 1 Being loyal 116
STG 2 Being real and self-confident 116
STG 3 Being honest even though you fear punishment or disadvantages 116
Chart 7 LTG 6 Being loyal and trustworthy 117
STG 1 Being loyal 119
Not making fun of your parents 119
Respecting teachers 119
Being loyal to lost loved ones 120
Being loyal to your team 120
STG 2 Being real and self-confident 121
Don't join in on instigating 121
Don't join in when others are doing something dangerous 121
Don't join in when others are doing something forbidden 122
Expressing your own opinion and prevailing against the opinion of others 122
STG 3 Being honest even though you fear punishment or disadvantages 123
Admitting when you damaged something 123
Admitting when you stole something 123
Admitting that you stole/borrowed money 124
Admitting that you have made a mistake 124
STG 7 Being self-controlled! 125
LTG 7 Being self-controlled 130
STG 1 Being aware of yourself and others 130
STG 2 Dealing with stress 130
Chart 8 STG 7 Self-control 131
STG 1 Being aware of yourself and others 132
Not annoying others with a monologue 132
Not everyone thinks biting nails is cool 132
Expressing stress at school (deliberate/intentionally) 133
Being thoughtful 133
STG 2 Dealing with stress 134
Using calming strategies while preparing for an exam 134
Don't be angry when being bullied 134
Dealing with weight 135
Dealing with peer pressure 135
LTG 8 Being a good communicator! 137
LTG 8 Being a good conversational partner 142
STG 1 Giving compliments 142
STG 2 Apologize and make up for it 142
STG 3 Clarifying misunderstandings 142
STG 4 "You-talk" instead of "Me-talk" 143
STG 5 Showing interest towards others and paying attention 143
STG 6 Showing thankfulness 143
Chart 9 LTG 8 Being a good conversational partner 144
STG 1 Giving compliments 146
About someone's clothes 146
About someone's possession 146
About someone's grade 147
About someone's skills 147
STG 2 Apologizing and making up for mistakes 148
Apologizing when hurting someone 148
Apologizing when breaking something 148
Apologize when forgetting something 149
Apologize when being dishonest 149
STG 3 Clarifying misunderstandings 150
Clarifying wrong information 150
Clarifying misunderstandings 150
Clarifying date for the next exam 151
Clarifying a doctor's appointment 151
STG 4 "You-talk" instead of "Me-talk" 152
Don't perseverate about your favorite subject 152
Don't be a "show-off" 152
Considering the interest of others 153
Don't always insist on being right 153
STG 5 Showing interest towards others and paying attention 154
Paying attention when success within the family is mentioned 154
Paying attention when the loss of a family member is mentioned 154
Paying attention when your friend is telling you about his vacation 155
Paying attention to the joy of a friend 155
STG 6 Showing thankfulness 156
For a dinner invitation 156
For a trip 156
For critical feedback 157
For life advice 157
Conclusion! 159
Literature! 161
Creator Bios 165
