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Character Education Study Guide
(PreK - 2)
Featuring
A Bow for Rachel Rabbit

Key Character Traits

1. Respect for others: To have or show high regard for; esteem; honor. To treat courteously or with consideration.
2. Courtesy: Politeness and consideration for others; good manners.
3. Cheerfulness: Happiness; joy.
4. Kindness: A show of goodness, sympathy, or friendliness.
5. Creativity: The power or ability to show originality and imagination. (This trait is expressed through the activities in the workbook.)

Summary

Rachel Michelle Rabbit competes in a beauty contest for the title of Little Miss Springtime. She and her mother select the most beautiful dress for Rachel to wear. Mrs. Rabbit wants Rachel to wear a lovely pink bow to match her dress. Rachel adamantly refuses. She even threatens not to participate in the contest if Mrs. Rabbit makes her wear "a big silly bow."

Prereading Questions

1. Should children be allowed to make decisions about the clothes they wear or should parents make the decisions? Why or why not?
2. Do you think parents should insist that children only wear clothes that they feel are appropriate? Why or why not?
3. Should people respect the rights, decisions, and beliefs of others? Even young children?

Discussion Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Rabbit put the pretty pink ribbon in her purse? Explain.
2. Why do you think Mrs. Rabbit respects Rachel’s decision not to wear the bow?
3. Should children do what their parents ask them to do?
4. In the end, does Rachel respect her mother’s opinion? How do you know?
5. Is Mrs. Rabbit courteous and kind to her daughter? Explain.
6. Is Rachel disobedient to her mother?
7. Can you think of other character traits that are in this story? Discuss and give examples. (Self-control and Patience)

Review

1. What are the key character traits highlighted in the story?
2. Will you use the character traits in your life? How?
3. Is respect for others a very important character trait? Why?

Character Education Study Guide
(Grades 3 - 5)
Featuring
A Bow for Rachel Rabbit

Key Character Traits

1. Respect for others: To have or show high regard for; esteem; honor. To treat courteously or with consideration.
2. Courtesy: Politeness and consideration for others; good manners.
3. Cheerfulness: Happiness; joy.
4. Kindness: A show of goodness, sympathy, or friendliness.
5. Creativity: The power or ability to show originality and imagination. (This trait is expressed through the activities in the workbook.)

Rachel Michelle Rabbit competes in a beauty contest for the title of Little Miss Springtime. She and her mother select the most beautiful dress for Rachel to wear. Mrs. Rabbit wants Rachel to wear a lovely pink bow to match her dress. Rachel adamantly refuses. She even threatens not to participate in the contest if Mrs. Rabbit makes her wear "a big silly bow."

1. Should children be allowed to make decisions about the clothes they wear or should parents make the decisions for them? Why or why not?
2. Do you think parents should insist that children only wear clothes that they feel are appropriate? Why or why not?
3. Should people respect the rights, decisions, and beliefs of others? Even young children? Discuss.

1. Is Rachel disobedient to her mother?
2. Why do you think Mrs. Rabbit respects Rachel’s decision not to wear the bow?
3. Do children have the right to refuse the requests of their parents? Discuss.
4. Should children respect the views, opinions, and requests of their parents?
5. In the end, does Rachel respect her mother’s opinion? How do you know?
6. Is it all right for children and their parents to disagree? Discuss.
7. If so, how do you think parents and children should resolve a disagreement?
8. Can you think of other character traits that are in this story? Discuss and give examples. (Self-control and Patience)
9. Is Rachel’s mother courteous and kind to her?

1. What are the key character traits highlighted in the story?
2. Will you use these character traits in your life? How?
3. Are these very important character traits?
4. Discuss and give examples of other character traits that you have learned.