Stories are an excellent way of introducing the idea of moral dilemmas to young children. Two in particular that spring to mind are 'Lizzie's Invitation' by Holly Keller and 'Jamaica's Find' by Juanita Havill.
This resource uses Jamaica's Find as a means of introducing the idea of making choices.
Although the story is suitable for Key Stage 1 the dilemmas presented in it can help older children to consider how to make responsible choices and the impact of their actions upon other people. |
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| Children will understand the consequences of their decisions |
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| Questions for assessment are included in the lesson plans. |
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| Children should be confident enough to enter into discussion and express opinions. |
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| Children will make decisions about right and wrong |
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 Lesson plan Year 2
- Lesson plan using Jamaica's Find for Year 2
 Writing frame letter to Jamaica
- A simple writing frame for children to write a thank you letter to Jamaica for returning the toy dog
letter from Jamaica
- A simple writing frame for children to write a sorry letter from Jamaica.
Lost!
- Create a lost poster for a toy
Lesson plan for year 4/5
- A lesson plan for year 4/5 based on the story Jamaica's Find in which children have to identify the choices that Jamaica made, then create their own framework story with choices.
Sample diagram
- A sample diagram showing decision points for use with the Year 4/5 lesson plan.
 Quandary
- A shareware program that allows you to create simple branching stories.
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