Essential Family Virtues Program in Madison, WI

Something or Other Publishing is pleased to announce its sponsorship of an Essential Family Virtues Program.

Twelve Madison / Middleton, WI area families are invited to participate in a 10-session program of virtues-based discovery sessions. The program is designed to provide both a language and a practice for your family to enhance the expression and development of the natural virtues inherent in every child. The program features:

Montessori-led virtues class for children 4-8 years of age
Parent Discussion Group
Family Virtues Guide book
Child Care for younger children
“Let Your Virtues Shine” field trip

On the first and third Saturday of each month, the twelve families will meet to explore a virtue. A field trip is planned for the tenth and final session, in which the children will practice the virtues they have cultivated over the course of the program as a service project.

Please email Virtues@SOOPLLC.com for more information or to register for the program.

Curriculum/Schedule

Respect – December 7, 2013
Patience – February 1, 2014
Love & Gentleness – February 15, 2014
Excellence – March 1, 2014
Moderation – March 15. 2014
Truthfulness – April 5, 2014
Forgiveness – May 3, 1014
Thankfulness & Self-discipline – June 7, 2014
Service – June 21, 2014

Sample Session Plan:

10:00 – 10:10 Family Touch-base

Virtues Poster: Progress check -in
Intrinsic vs. external markers: Can we feel better AND make the world a better place?

10:10 – 11:30 Kids & Parents Instructions

Toddlers 3 and under play-date
Virtues Class for 4-8 year olds
Parents’ discussion group on Virtues in the home

11:30-11:45 Group Debrief/Share

11:45-12:30 Drinks/Snack/Socializing

Costs / what you need to bring:

$40 program cost with a used Family Virtues Guide book / $50 with a new book
$5 Childcare per session for toddlers 3 and younger
Three-ring binder or organizer to collect materials

Virtues Core Curriculum Summary

Strength
   Self-discipline
Heart
   Forgiveness
   Patience
   Love & Gentleness
Behavioral Choice
   Excellence
   Moderation
   Service
Character
   Respect
   Truthfulness
Feelings
   Thankfulness