generosity
Cultivating a Generous Spirit in Elementary Students during the Holidays
The holidays are a beautiful season filled with twinkling lights, cozy gatherings, and a general air of festivity. However, they also present a golden opportunity to help our young learners develop a generous spirit and a servant heart. So, how can we, as guides in their learning journey, help foster these invaluable traits? 1. Start…
Read MoreTaking the Stress out of Holiday Giving
Holiday Giving and the 5 Love Languages Do you feel like your children or students have a case of the “Christmas gimmies?” Is “no” fast becoming your most frequently used word during the holiday season? Are you rushed and stressed already about shopping and hosting family events? The holiday season is here and as usual…
Read MoreCelebrating Unity in Diversity During the Holiday Season
The holiday season, with its rich tapestry of traditions and celebrations, presents a beautiful opportunity to introduce children to the wonders of diversity. It’s a time when homes are aglow with different traditions, stories, and rituals. So, how can we help our children not only understand but also appreciate the incredible mosaic of cultures around…
Read MoreFive Steps to Teach Kids to be Kind
We all want and expect others to be kind but exactly what is kindness, how is it developed, and why does it matter? There are 5 steps to teaching kindness: Define what kindness: Teach that kindness is being friendly, generous and considerate. Next teach that based on our environment, our family of origin, and our…
Read MoreHelping children develop a servant heart
Gratitude and Generosity are Key With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s a great time to teach children the importance of gratitude and being thankful. Children of all ages can be encouraged to develop a servant heart and a spirit of generosity through learning to serve others. Schools Develop a Spirit of Service…
Read MoreAre you feeling grateful?
Are You Feeling Grateful? Do you wonder how anyone could feel grateful in times like these? Developing an attitude of gratitude is something that can be started early in small ways and then developed into a daily perspective that is an effortless habit. Gratitude involves learning to first, be aware and secondly, to frame the…
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