Overview
Emma found a big, soft teddy bear on the playground. Her friend Lucas saw it too.
The Choice
Should Emma keep the teddy bear or leave it?
Quick Stats
- Grade Band
- Grades K-2
- Reading Level
- Level 4.161586770717207
- Word Count
- 234 words
- Published
- Mar 23, 2026
The Dilemma
Emma found a big, soft teddy bear on the playground. Her friend Lucas saw it too. Emma really wants to keep the teddy bear because it feels like a special treasure. Lucas thinks they should leave it there in case the person who lost it comes back to find it. "But I found it first!" Emma says. "What if no one comes back for it?"
Values in Tension
This dilemma explores the tension between two important values:
Consider how these values might conflict or complement each other in this situation.
Your Options
Emma keeps the teddy bear.
Emma leaves the teddy bear.
Questions for Reflection
Take a moment to consider these questions. There are no "right" answers – the goal is to explore different perspectives and develop your own reasoning.
- 1
How would keeping the teddy bear make Emma feel?
- 2
How might the person who lost it feel?
- 3
Why is it important to think about other people's feelings?
- 4
What if Emma lost something important to her?
- 5
How can they know if someone is looking for it?
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Philosophical Perspective
Insights from John Locke
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