June Character Development Theme: Kindness
Dear parents and/or guardians… KINDNESS MEANS DOING GOOD THINGS FOR OTHER PEOPLE, NOT BECAUSE WE GET ANY KIND OF REWARD – LIKE MONEY OR FAVORS – FROM IT, BUT BECAUSE IT IS THE RIGHT THING […]
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May Character Development Theme: Self-Control
Dear parents and/or guardians… SELF-CONTROL IS A WAY THAT WE SHOW RESPECT FOR OTHERS AND RESPECT FOR OURSELVES. SELF-CONTROL MEANS MAKING CHOICES NOT BASED ON OUR EMOTIONS IN THE MOMENT, BUT BASED ON WHAT WE […]
Read MoreApril Character Development Theme: Respect
Dear Parents, IF YOU’RE EVER UNSURE OF HOW TO SHOW RESPECT TO A PERSON, IMAGINE THAT YOU ARE IN THEIR SHOES AND TREAT THEM AS YOU WOULD WANT TO BE TREATED. This month we are […]
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March Character Development Theme: Confidence
Dear parents and/or guardians… CONFIDENCE MEANS BEING SURE OF OURSELVES AND OF THE CHOICES WE MAKE. THIS CAN BE HARD – SOMETIMES, IT’S NOT EASY TO SEE WHAT THE RIGHT CHOICE IS. BUT WE HAVE […]
Read MoreFebruary Character Development Theme: Honesty
Dear parents and/or guardians… HONESTY MEANS TELLING THE TRUTH. IF WE ARE HONEST, PEOPLE WILL KNOW THAT THEY CAN BELIEVE WHAT WE TELL THEM. IF WE LIE AND ARE NOT HONEST, PEOPLE WILL NOT KNOW […]
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January Character Development Theme: Motivation
Dear Parents, MOTIVATION IS THE THING INSIDE YOU THAT PUSHES YOU TO TRY TO ACHIEVE A GOAL. YOU CAN BE MOTIVATED IN DIFFERENT WAYS TO REACH DIFFERENT GOALS. This month we are learning about motivation. […]
Read MoreDecember Character Development Theme: Physical Fitness
Dear Parents, PHYSICAL FITNESS MEANS TAKING CARE OF OUR BODIES WITH HEALTHY EXERCISE! This month’s lesson covers physical fitness. Martial arts offers wonderful, healthy exercise for children, so they’re off to a good start – […]
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November Character Development Theme: Gratefulness
Dear parents and/or guardians… GRATEFULNESS IS TO BE APPRECIATIVE AND SHOW GRATITUDE. IT IS NOT TAKING THINGS FOR GRANTED. WHILE WE SHOULD BE GRATEFUL EVERY DAY, THANKSGIVING IS THE PERFECT TIME TO SHARE WHAT YOU […]
Read MoreOctober Character Development Theme: Self-Assurance
Dear parents and/or guardians… SELF-ASSURANCE MEANS BEING CONFIDENT IN WHO YOU ARE – AND SHOWING IT! This lesson plan covers self-assurance. Similar to self-confidence, self-assurance means remaining true to who you are in actions, words […]
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September Character Development Theme: Responsibility
Dear parents and/or guardians… RESPONSIBILITY MEANS KNOWING THAT WE CONTROL OUR THOUGHTS AND ACTIONS. This lesson plan covers responsibility. This is a crucial trait for children to develop in order to be functional, successful, and […]
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