Learning to Think 2nd Grade Character Development Review

This character development curriculum is such a blessing to work with! It is versatile enough to be used fora single child homeschool family or as large of a class as a co-op or children’s church group!

Strengths:
From a teachers perspective this character development curriculum is the best I have seen of its kind.  So many times we as teachers get so caught up in the “basics” of education such as reading and math that we forget that character is the foundation that everything else must rest upon.  If your student is perfect in all academics and lacks the knowledge of what Gods design for his or her character to be and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge … Read the rest of this post…

Importance of Character Education

The proverb says, “Train up a child in the way he should go and he may waver but he will never depart from it.”  Parents recognize the great responsibility they have to give a character education to their children.  They try to instill good habits, surround their children with good companions, give a good example, and teach the reasons for doing the right thing.

By common sense rules, parents teach good habits.  They teach neatness and cleanliness, “Did you clean your room?”  “Did you shower?”  Did you take your turn washing supper dishes?”  They teach good health and hygiene, “Did you brush your teeth this morning?  Did you eat your breakfast?  Did you eat something more than sugar cereal?”  They … Read the rest of this post…

Essential Elements of the Character Curriculum

A character curriculum can be a great way to help children form a strong character.  A good character curriculum will help a child develop self awareness and reflection and the desire to be good of his own accord.  The right character curriculum taught by a teacher who really cares can make a big difference in this area.

A good character curriculum is more than a rule book.  Externally imposed and consistently enforced rules have their place in life, and indeed, are indispensable in helping children form good habits.  But a building character also involves building an inner motivation and desire to be good.  An effective character curriculum will show the beauty and desirability of obedience, kindness, courage, and the rest.  … Read the rest of this post…

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