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Character Education Study Guide
(PreK - 2)
Featuring
Little Ricky Rabbit

Key Character Traits

1. Patience: The ability to wait; to endure unpleasant things without complaining; calmness and understanding.
2. Kindness: A show of goodness, sympathy, or friendliness.
3. Self-control: Power over one’s emotions or actions.
4. Creativity: The power or ability to show originality and imagination. (This trait is expressed through the activities in the workbook.)

Summary

Little Ricky Rabbit wants to go outside to play. His mother knows that it is too dangerous to go outside because of the hunters and the dogs. She tries to explain to Little Ricky that it is unsafe for him to venture outside of their home. Ricky is too young to understand his mother’s fear. Therefore, he subjects her to his terrible temper tantrum when she refuses to allow him to walk the quarter of a mile to visit his grandfather.

Prereading Questions

1. Do some children have temper tantrums when they cannot do certain things that they want to do? Explain.
2. Should parents always do what is best for their children even if it makes the children angry? Discuss.
3. Do children sometimes fail to understand that their parents are responsible for their safety? Explain.

Discussion Questions

1. Do you think that Ricky is being unkind to his mother? Explain.
2. Is Mrs. Rabbit being unfair to Ricky? Why or why not?
3. Is Mrs. Rabbit patient with her young son? Give examples.
4. Does Mrs. Rabbit realize that Ricky does not want to stay inside the house all day? Explain.
5. Does Mrs. Rabbit show self-control? Does Ricky? Explain.
6. Does Mrs. Rabbit treat Ricky with understanding and kindness? Explain.
7. Why does Ricky apologize to his mother? Discuss.
8. Can you think of other character traits that are in the story? (Fairness and respect for others)

Review

1. Name the key character traits in the story? Give examples.
2. Is good character important? Why or why not?
3. Can you use the character traits that you have learned to help you control your behavior? Explain.

Will the character traits that you learn make you a better person? Explain.

Character Education Study Guide
(Grades 3 - 5)
Featuring
Little Ricky Rabbit

Key Character Traits

1. Patience: The ability to wait; to endure unpleasant things without complaining; calmness and understanding.
2. Kindness: A show of goodness, sympathy, or friendliness.
3. Self-control: Power over one’s emotions or actions.
4. Fairness: The treating of all sides alike, justly, and equitably.
5. Creativity: The power or ability to show originality and imagination. (This trait is expressed through the activities in the workbook.)

Summary

Little Ricky Rabbit wants to go outside to play. His mother knows that it is too dangerous to go outside because of the hunters and the dogs. She tries to explain to Little Ricky that it is unsafe for him to venture outside of their home. Ricky is too young to understand his mother’s fear. Therefore, he subjects her to his terrible temper tantrum when she refuses to allow him to walk the quarter of a mile to visit his grandfather.

1. Do some children have temper tantrums when they cannot do certain things that they want to do? Explain.
2. Should parents always do what is best for their children even if it makes the children angry? Discuss.
3. Do children sometimes fail to understand that parents are responsible for their safety? Explain.
4. Are parents sometimes overprotective of their children? Discuss.
5. Should children be allowed the freedom to make their own decisions? Discuss.
6. Although children should not have to live in fear, do you think they should be taught to be constantly aware of their surroundings and to be cautious of people who try to lure them away from their homes, schools, family members, or friends?

1. Does Ricky display appropriate or inappropriate behavior toward his mother? Explain.
2. Is Mrs. Rabbit being fair or unfair to Ricky? Why or why not?
3. Is Mrs. Rabbit patient with her young son? Give examples.
4. Does Mrs. Rabbit realize that Ricky does not want to be confined to the house all day? Explain.
5. Does Mrs. Rabbit show self-control? Does Ricky? Explain.
6. Does Mrs. Rabbit treat Ricky with understanding and kindness? Explain.
7. Does Ricky disrespect his mother? Discuss.

1. What are the key character traits in the story? Give examples.
2. Can you use the character traits that you have learned to help you control your behavior? Explain.
3. Will good character traits make you a better person? Explain.