Telling Our Stories – Archive
Virtues in The Wind in the Willows
By Lori Andaloro, 5th Grade Teacher on April 29, 2026
If ever a novel might be said to embody the cardinal virtues in their fullest expression, it is The Wind in the Willows.
By Brenda Combie, Kindergarten Teacher on March 31, 2026
The Steadfast Tin Soldier is a compelling book to encourage even the youngest students to be steadfast and persevere in the face of great difficulty.
By Michael Berndt on February 27, 2026
This post explains why prudence, justice, moderation, and courage are "cardinal" virtues and why they provide the best framework for moral education.
By Gabrielle Lewis, Core Virtues Director on February 5, 2026
Through time-tested, powerfully written, and beautifully illustrated stories filled with timeless truths about humanity, we can reach the hearts of the young and inspire them to love that which is Good, True, and Beautiful. It’s a noble task worth pursuing with all our might.
Developing the Moral Imagination Through Black Beauty
By Michele DiCristoforo, 3rd Grade Teacher on December 4, 2025
Through the power of the moral imagination, Black Beauty reaches the heart of the reader, bestowing upon each person a stock of stories and images that will not be forgotten.
The Imagination, Great Stories, and Moral Formation
By Gabrielle Lewis, Core Virtues Director on October 3, 2025
“If you want a child to know the truth, tell him the truth. If you want a child to love the truth, tell him a story.” - Sarah MacKenzie
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