When writing "How the Peacock Got Its Feathers", the authors desired for each individual to glean whatever theme or personal message speaks to him or her after reading the story.

Nevertheless, if parents or teachers decide to utilize the story for educational purposes, "How the Peacock Got Its Feathers" can be used to cover such themes as:

Bullying
Character building
Forgiveness
Friendship

Grief
Individuality
Insecurity
Isolation
Kindness
Self-confidence
Self-identity

Togetherness
Uniqueness

Knowledge Nook

Character Development: (Creating personal values & actions)

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Acceptance
Courage
Creativity
Determination
Growth
Humility
Kindness/Thoughtfulness
Patience
Perseverance
Resilience
Respect
Self-Control
Self-Discipline
Strength
Truthfulness
Wisdom

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Acceptance
Appreciation
Caring/Compassion
Citizenship
Conflict Prevention/Conflict Resolution
Cooperation
Courage
Courteousness/Friendliness

Helpfulness
Empathy
Growth
Honesty
Humility
Integrity
Kindness/Thoughtfulness

Leadership/Initiative
Listening Skills/Understanding

Patience
Respect
Responsibility
Trustworthiness/Truthfulness

Lesson Plan Ideas

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Lesson Plan Ideas

Actions & Consequences
Bullying/Taking a stand against
Caring for animals/each other
Cause & Effect
Colors
Emotions/Feelings
Forest animals
Kind words/Kind deeds
Science experiments with mixing colors
"See something, say something" (Bystander choices/actions)
Types of birds

Character Flashcards

After reading and discussing the story, use the flashcards along with information

from the character bios page to explore characteristics of those featured in "How the Peacock Got Its Feathers",

then compare with knowledge and characteristics of the corresponding animals in real life.

The flashcard activity can be used to guide instruction on 'same', 'different', 'opposite' and other concepts. Additionally, the activity can lead to extended dialogue in understanding and appreciating unique differences of individuals of the same/similar groups. This particular objective can aid in reducing labels and move toward eliminating stereotypes.

Print multiple copies on cardstock to develop or enhance vocabulary or research, investigation and analysis skills.

Knowledge Nook

Character Development: (Creating personal values & actions)

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Lesson Plan Ideas

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Lesson Plan Ideas

For Parents & Educators

Activities

Character Flashcards

Knowledge Nook

Character Development: (Creating personal values & actions)

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Lesson Plan Ideas

Character Education: (Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values)

Lesson Plan Ideas

For Parents & Educators

Activities

Character Flashcards

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