Gratefulness and Teaching Character

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“YUMMM OOOOO EEEEEE UMMMM!” my three kids intoned while rocking side-de-to-side. “YUUUUMMMMM OOOOOOO EEEEEEE UMMMMMM…”

It is the song of the porcupine. A song of gratefulness and I smiled…

We have been using Character First as part of our homeschooling. It is a fun and easy way to discuss character traits with your kids. This curriculum is not Biblically based, but you can easily add Biblical principles in as you read fun stories, discuss a historical person with the trait, play games, and do fun crafts that help your children understand and develop important character traits.

The Grateful Porcupine

My kids remember the porcupine periodically breaks into this song as he rocks back on forth on his hind legs. Now they periodically break into the porcupine’s monk-like chant and remember to be grateful for life regardless of their circumstances. And I remind them we are grateful to a God who loves us and gave His Son so we could be with Him forever.

How do/did you teach your children about gratefulness?

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Stephanie Shott is the founder of The M.O.M. Initiative, a ministry devoted to making mentoring intentionally missional. She is an author and a popular speaker who helps women live full, fearless and faithful lives. To invite Stephanie to speak at your next event, visit her website at www.stephanieshott.com. To find out more about The M.O.M. Initiative or to begin a M.O.M. Mentor Group, visit www.themominitiative.com.

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