We Choose Virtues is a program that you use to teach 12 virtues to your children and to build character in your children. I think for most any parent, instilling good character into your children is high on the list when you are raising our children. We Choose Virtues can also be used as a reminder for parents as well. Children pick up a lot by just watching their parents and how they act or treat others.
We Choose Virtues comes with all the material that you need to start teaching your children about the virtues and good character. The first thing that you do is use the Family Character Assessment. You sit down with each child and if you want, even yourself and your spouse. You go over the assessment to see where you feel like you stand on each virtue. From there, you can choose with which virtue you think needs to be covered first.
Our family decided to start with Obedience. I think it is important for children to listen to their parents. The first thing we did was read the card. We talked about the scripture and even other scripture in the bible that talks about not only obeying your parents, but obeying God. I printed out the coloring books for my kids and they each colored the Obedient page.
Everyday, for a week, we would go over the Obedient card and read the scripture. Several times throughout the days, I would ask if they were being obedient and ask them to give me the ways that they were. If at any time, when I had asked them to do something and they wanted to fuss or not listen, I would remind them of the word Obedient and they knew what I was talking about.
This was also a great reminder for me. I thought to myself, how often do I not listen or obey God? There were several times, that I often has to repent. Yes, I even told the kids that even moms and dads don’t obey and we have to suffer the consequences of not obeying as well. I think it helped them to know that even mom and dad do have trouble obeying at times as well.
Overall, We Choose Virtues is an excellent program, not only for children, but for parents as well. We Choose Virtues comes in several different kits, for whether you are homeschooling, in a school setting or church setting. They have posters, charts, coloring books and other materials that you can even make your own kit from. They also have different versions of the bible that you can choose from as well. The colors are very vibrant and colorful giving it a fun kid look.
If you are interested, We Choose Virtues is offering 20% off for the month of April on any kit that you order. The code for the 20% is Home20. Heather, the owner is also offering a 15% discount on any order. Be sure to use the code Virtue15.
Very nice review. I like how you used a dry erase board for each virtue. 🙂
I love my dry erase board. For us, it just seems to grab their attention a little more, since it is a little larger! 🙂
Awesome! I love that you asked them to give you examples of how they were displaying the virtue! I am totally borrowing that as we continue through the virtues here!
Thanks, Jennifer! I think by asking them to tell me, it helps them to notice even more when they are doing something right. 🙂
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We like to keep our current Virtue right out where everyone can see it all day long. We also use little sticker sheets and give the kiddos a sticker as a “reward” if we see them using their Virtue without being prompted. They enjoy it.
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