Tending Virtue: Courage Pack
Strengthen character as a family with the Tending Virtue: Courage Pack. Designed for both children and parents, this resource offers age-appropriate tools to cultivate courage through meaningful discussions, hands-on activities, and spiritual reflection. Choose between the Child Pack, Parent Pack, or a Bundle with both for a complete family experience.
Help your family cultivate a life of courage with the Tending Virtue: Courage Pack—designed to inspire, guide, and grow together.
Who's it for?
Families with children in elementary and middle school who want to instill the virtue of courage. Parents will find guidance to foster courageous behavior in their children and encouragement for their own journey in modeling virtue.
We have two options to suit your family.
What's included?
Child Pack (Digital; 25 pages)
Empower your child to grow in courage with engaging, hands-on activities:
- Courage Virtue Poster: Introduces courage and explains its balance between deficiency (cowardice) and excess (foolishness) using Aristotle’s philosophy adapted for young learners.
- Story & Discussion Guide: "The Garden of Courage" story and guided questions facilitate family discussions about courage in relatable situations.
- Shoots of Character Punch & Coloring Cards: Interactive punch and coloring cards encourage children and parents to recognize and celebrate acts of courage.
- Planning Calendar: A month-long calendar provides you with a framework for guidance and offers opportunities for more interactive activities and discussions.
- Scripture Copy Work: Two scripture copy pages featuring Proverbs 28:1 (“The righteous are as bold as a lion”) and Psalm 56:3 (“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you”). These help children internalize courage through handwriting practice.
- Coloring Pages: Two levels of illustrations make it fun for various ages to explore the virtue of courage through creative expression.
Parent Pack (Digital; 10 pages)
Support your journey in teaching courage with resources tailored to guide and inspire:
- Virtue and Scripture Posters: Beautiful posters to display in the home, featuring definitions, scriptures, and motivational quotes for courage.
- Scripture Cards: Scripture flashcards with verses related to courage, ideal for meditation and daily encouragement.
- Short Prayer Cards: Compact prayers for courage, perfect for daily reflection or sharing with family members.
- Talking Points: Conversation starters and activity ideas to facilitate deeper family discussions about courage, exploring themes like standing up for others, facing fears, and setting boundaries.
Bundle: Child & Parent Packs Together (Digital; 35 pages)
The Bundle combines the complete Child and Parent Packs, creating a cohesive, family-centered character-building experience. By having both packs, families can dive into the study of courage together, with resources for all ages to foster unity in learning and growing in this essential virtue.