Habits of Heart and Mind

Ages 5 to 6+: Brainstorm different ways to express generosity and leave kindness notes out for friends and family

Ages 5 to 6+: Create a culture that models and supports acts of courage by teaching children to take risks

Ages 5 to 6+: Explore what makes us unique as humans, what we have in common, and how we can best support one another in our similarities and differences

Ages 5 to 6+: Empower children to clearly express their opinions and point of view with others

Ages 5 to 6+: Turn meaningful conversations into a playful game

Ages 5 to 6+: Learn how to express an opinion while also understanding and listening to the opinions of others

Ages 5 to 6+: Practice visualization as a technique to work through challenges or help attain big and small goals

Ages 5 to 6+: Prioritize respectful listening by reviewing six simple steps to show others that we care about what they have to say

Ages 5 to 6+: Identify a variety of values, dispositions, and character traits before creating inspiration stones as a reminder of what's important

Ages 5 to 6+: Use positive self-talk to view life's challenges from a glass half-full perspective

Ages 5 to 6+: Encourage children to develop and follow their own moral compass by engaging in discussions about difficult situations

Ages 5 to 6+: Use toothpicks to demonstrate the power of collaboration