Building a Life leads 3rd grade students through the 'ins and outs' of character building in their lives in the following traits: wisdom, obedience, attentiveness, thankfulness, orderliness, meekness, loyalty, self-control, honesty, diligence, patience, forgiveness, fairness, initiative, and love. The life of Daniel is the focus of this study in being choosy about what students will allow to become part of their lives.