Something or Other Publishing is again sponsoring the Essential Family Virtues Program in Madison, WI. Twelve Madison, 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:
- Virtues class for children 4-8 years of age
- Parent Discussion Group
- Family Virtues Guide book
- Toddler Play-date for younger family members
- “Let Your Virtues Shine” field trip
Approximately once a 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.
We’ll also be co-sponsoring a two day Virtues facilitator’s workshop scheduled for November 22-23. Please email [email protected] for more information or to register for either program.
Curriculum/Schedule
- Respect – November 1, 2014
- Truthfulness – December 6, 2014
- Patience – January 17, 2015
- Unity – February 7. 2015
- Kindness – February 21. 2015
- Determination – March 7, 2015
- Forgiveness – April 4, 1015
- Courage – May 2, 2015
- Flexibility – June 6, 2015
- Service – June 20, 2015
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 – 11:20 Kids & Parents Instructions
- Toddlers 3 and under play-date
- Virtues Class for 4-8 year olds
- Parents’ discussion group on Virtues in the home
11:20-11:30 Group Debrief/Share
11:30-12:30 Lite-lunch/Socializing
Costs / what you need to bring:
- If you do not have one, a Family Virtues Guide book will be available for purchase – $10 Used or $20 New
- $5 Childcare per session for toddlers 3 and younger
- Three-ring binder or organizer to collect materials
