Decision Making

5.A.1

Students express curiosity and openness to new people and situations. Students are interested in new experiences.

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A winding dirt road through an open field at golden hour, suggesting the start of a journey and a friendship not yet begun

Every friendship started somewhere. In this story, your character remembers the day they first met one of their best friends โ€” back when they were strangers. You'll guide them through the small but powerful skills of meeting someone new: noticing, breathing, saying hi, showing curiosity, and trying again when the first try wobbles. A warm reminder that big friendships start with little moments.

ConfidenceRelationship Skills+6 more
An open two-lane road that goes off into the sunset

It is a new racing season in Rubberdale, and Mayor Cluckett is splitting everyone into new training groups. Then comes the news: your best racing buddy from last season is in a different group this year. So who is in yours?

Relationship SkillsSchool Readiness+5 more
A winding racing track with tire marks, bright colors, and room for many racers side by side

Your best friend is laughing with somebody new. Somebody who isn't you. That's your best friend, and there's only room for one best friend, right? So what happens when the group starts to get bigger?

ResilienceSelf-Management+5 more
A dorm room labeled Room 202 at Lux University

A new student is coming to Lux Universityโ€”someone from far away who's never seen a city as big as Opal City before! Echo the Iguana is nervous, overwhelmed, and doesn't know anyone. Will you help him feel welcome? Discover how small acts of kindness can make a big difference, and learn that being curious about new people is always better than judging them.

CuriosityCourage+6 more
A path with a silly looking plant hand with a face saying hello, as if to greet a traveller on a path in a fantasy world

Practice all the elements of the perfect hello with a wacky stranger!

MannersKindness+4 more

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