We Choose Virtues

[moonlight]

Hi,

 

I am looking at the We Choose Virtues website and it is thoroughly confusing to me!

 

I just want a secular resource that I can use for teaching virtues. I would love to be able to do this during our Together Time/Circle Time. Which one of the kits should I buy? I don't want a whole curriculum.

 

Any other resources I should look at?

 

Thanks!

[albeto.]

When my kids were little (certainly shorter than me), I liked the book 20 Teachable Virtues. It's simple and quick to read, good examples, and explains how these virtues can be highlighted and emphasized naturally throughout the day. I found it far better than any lesson plan, as these topics come up spontaneously, and that's the best time to draw attention to them - when they're relevant, right then and there. 

[moonlight]

Thanks! Off to check it out.

 

Do you know off hand if it is secular?

[albeto.]

As I recall, it is. At the time I was a practicing catholic. Now I'm an atheist. I don't recall any religious stuff in there, but it's been years. Hopefully the "look inside!" options will give you an idea in case my memory is faulty. 

[Sahamamama]

https://charactercounts.org/program-overview/six-pillars/

 

This might be a place to begin.

 

What Do You Stand For? For Kids: A Guide to Building Character, by Barbara A. Lewis (there's also a card game, "character in a jar," and a version of the book for teens)

 

Also, there's this, for leadership:

 

http://www.theleaderinme.org/the-7-habits-for-kids

Edited February 17, 2016 by Sahamamama

[displace]

I like 10-min life lessons for kids (secular book). It's aimed for younger kids so it may not suit you. They are little activities (like cutting into different colored apples and seeing they are all the same on the inside, popping popcorn I think related to it changing under pressure).