Pathways to Character: Growing Little Minds and Big Hearts (Preschool Card Deck)
Overview
Principled Innovation® (PI) "Pathways to Character: Growing Little Minds and Big Hearts" card deck invites early learners and their caregivers to explore the building blocks of character and ethical decision-making through reflection and play. Grounded in the Principled Innovation framework—which cultivates moral, civic, intellectual, and performance character—this preschool card deck supports exploration around awareness of self, others, and the environment. Designed for use by adults and young children together, the cards encourage meaningful conversations and playful activities that nurture empathy, curiosity, and a compassionate understanding of the world.
| Designed For | Teachers and educators |
| Topics | Culture; Ethical practice; Principled innovation; Teaming |
| Platform | Print publications |
| Source | Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation; Principled Innovation® |
Learning outcomes
- Cultivate awareness of self, others, and the environment through reflective and play-based experiences
- Deepen understanding of values and ethical decision-making as foundations of character development in early childhood
- Integrate reflection, curiosity, and meaningful interaction into everyday moments between caregivers and young children
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