Let’s Talk: Values-Based Conversations

Tools to start conversations, explore values and connect in meaningful ways.

Explore engaging, interactive tools and activities designed for everyone 

These resources encourage reflection, spark meaningful conversations and help individuals connect on values that matter most.

Conversation cards

Conversation cards are tools that provide a structured way to facilitate meaningful conversations for various purposes, such as building connections, understanding, strengthening relationships, exploring mindfulness, and encouraging deeper thought.

They work by:

  • Using pre-written questions or prompts to spark discussion
  • Building confidence
  • Generating reflection
  • Considering identity, perspective and critical thinking
  • Providing a starting point for both fun and serious topics, from family time to professional development.  

Print Conversation Cards

Print, share and spark meaningful discussions anywhere.

How to Print Your Conversation Cards Set

Step 1: Choose Your Print Style
  • Colour
  • Black and White. 
Step 2: Select Double-Sided Printing
  • Binding: Short edge
  • This ensures the front and back align correctly.
Step 3: Print and Cut
  • Print the full set
  • Trim along the card edges after printing to create individual cards.
Step 4: Start the Conversation

Your cards are ready! Use them to spark meaningful discussions.

Conversation Cards for SMART Board (for teachers and educators)

Interactive prompts for classrooms and collaborative learning.

Values cards

Values are developed based on unique life experiences and social influences.

They are evolving principles that provide direction and guide behaviour. Values cards are a tool to help individuals and groups explore, prioritise, and align with their core values.

Their purpose is to provide a framework for making conscious decisions in life, work, and relationships by clarifying what is important, which can lead to greater happiness, purpose, and sense of achievement. 

These cards have been developed to aid conversation with vulnerable youth. They are valuable for working with youth especially for aiding in self-inquiry, identity development, motivation, goal setting and building connection through increased understanding.

Print Values Cards

Print, share and spark meaningful discussions anywhere.

How to Print Your Values Cards Set

Step 1: Choose Your Print Style
  • Colour
  • Black and White. 
Step 2: Select Double-Sided Printing
  • Binding: Long edge
  • This ensures the front and back align correctly.
Step 3: Print and Cut
  • Print the full set
  • Trim along the card edges after printing to create individual cards.
Step 4: Start the Conversation

Your cards are ready! Use them to spark meaningful discussions.

Values Cards for SMART Board (for teachers and educators)

Interactive prompts for classrooms and collaborative learning.

This resource offers practical group activities using Step Together values cards to spark discussion, tackle everyday dilemmas, and respond to real-life scenarios like bullying or helping someone in need.

Adaptable for different stages, these ideas build empathy, ethical decision-making, and a positive classroom culture.

Group or Class activities ideas

Use group ideas such as discussing real-life scenarios, creating a Values Tree or talking through moral dilemmas.

Individual Activities ideas

For individual work, students can sort values, set personal goals and reflect on what matters most to them. These activities make it simple to start meaningful conversations about values with your class.

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