Overview
Maya and her friends have a box of crayons. There are 10 crayons, but 5 kids.
The Choice
Should Maya share her crayons equally with friends?
Quick Stats
- Grade Band
- Grades K-2
- Reading Level
- Level 4.661428571428569
- Word Count
- 210 words
- Published
- Mar 23, 2026
The Dilemma
Maya and her friends have a box of crayons. There are 10 crayons, but 5 kids. Maya takes 5 crayons because she loves to draw. Her friend Leo says, "We all want to draw too, Maya!" Maya can either share her crayons or keep more for herself.
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
Share all crayons equally with her friends.
Keep more crayons for herself.
Questions for Reflection
Take a moment to consider these questions. There are no "right" answers ā the goal is to explore different perspectives and develop your own reasoning.
- 1
How will Maya's friends feel if she shares?
- 2
How will Maya's drawing look with more crayons?
- 3
Is it fair to keep more crayons for herself?
- 4
What does it mean to be a good friend?
- 5
How would Maya feel if she had fewer crayons?
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Philosophical Perspective
Insights from Frederick Douglass
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