Other editions of book Teaching Kids to Care: Reflections, Activities and Prayers on Practicing Virtues

From alphabets of courtesy to gratitude trees, here are hundreds of activities, conversation starters, and suggested Scripture passages that encourage caring. Organized by 25 virtues compassion, empathy, justice, and more this essential resource also includes brief reflections and prayers for each virtue. The ideas and approaches can be used at home, in classrooms, or in small or large groups to help children of all ages grow into the compassionate and caring people God created them to be.

Wouldn’t it be great to have an organized, simple approach for teaching kids how to care for others? This booklet provides hundreds of ideas, approaches, and practices, all organized by the virtues of caring: compassion, empathy, helpfulness, integrity, justice, and more. You’ll find engaging activity ideas, like alphabets of courtesy and gratitude trees, along with conversation starters, suggested Scripture passages, saint stories, and book recommendations. The brief but insightful reflections help adults deepen their understanding of these virtues, and the short prayers are perfect for saying together. Best of all, the ideas can be used in many settings: at home, in classrooms, or in small or large groups. Whether you use a few of these approaches or weave them into a full program, this essential booklet can help you encourage and nurture virtues in children and help them grow into the compassionate and caring people God created them to be.