*Disclaimer: My camera and computer are still not talking to each other so now personal pictures this post but I will update as soon as I can.
I have wanted to work on more
virtues that are important to our family.
Things like being helpful, being kind (this is a BIG one in our house),
being self-controlled (another BIG one around here) and being patient. Teaching these virtues in a fun and engaging
way was not easy. I am sure the kids
just thought I was nagging which is not a good virtue in itself. Then We Choose Virtues came into our house.
We Choose Virtues is a simple and
engaging program that uses different and colorful items to teach these virtues
as well as many others. The program was
sent to us and included twelve (12) flash cards, one (1) parent card, one (1)
flash card with card game ideas, coloring pages and teacher’s handbook. You can find more descriptions, prices and
many other products at We Choose Virtues.
I
wanted to start our study with the “I Am Self-Controlled” flash card but
decided to start with the “I am Helpful” because we received the coordinating
parent card. We started each day with
reading the simple statement relating to being helpful and then followed that
up with the included Bible verse. We
went over the verse two more times working on memorization. Then we discussed opposite of being
helpful. Then I picked a teachable
moment from the parent card for us to do together. We finished each daily lesson with prayer
asking God to help us be better helpers.
This took approximately ten minutes each day and it seems to be making
an impact on each of us.
On some
days, I also gave out a corresponding coloring page and once we have the whole
book completed we will bind them so to save as a keepsake. After about a week, we moved onto another virtue
flash card and followed the same schedule.
Dude, Lil Red and Chubbles all enjoyed this program and we are trying to
figure out what exactly we want for our family.
Pros:
The flash cards are very durable and colorful.
The statements and Bible verses are easy to read and understand even if
mom is not feeling well enough to lead a morning lesson. The teachable moments on the back of the
parent card were easy and fun to implement.
This program is very reasonable in price as well.
Cons:
These products are geared more for elementary age so my older one felt a little
babyish when she joined in each morning but it has been shared that We Choose Virtues is working hard to
release products better for teenagers.
If you
would like to purchase your own products to use, then there is a code available
for homeschoolers for 20% off and good through the end of April. Just use the code: home20
For those that don’t homeschool,
there is a code available for 15% off and never expires. Just use the code: virtue15
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