I have no idea where it started, perhaps in the Garden of Eden with the first sin, but somewhere our society started a slide into selfishness. Kind people are fewer and harder to find. People seem to have more inhibitions, more fears.
That is exactly why it is important for me to train my children in character.
One day, if we find there is only a tiny group of honest, kind, and diligent people left on the planet, I want it to be my children to be among them. Â But I will tell you the truth, we have a long way to go until they exhibit these characteristics.
About We Choose Virtues
We Choose Virtues is a wonderful part of our family and I have shared with you about their products previously…
I love these brightly-colored characters designed by Pete Sutton and the truths they teach. However, I think the thing I love the most about We Choose Virtues is the person who created it.
A lovely lady, passionate about seeing children transformed into the people God designed them to be, and as sincere as they come, Heather McMillan is an example of the kind of person I want to be. To me, she epitomizes the characters she designed.
Please join me in praying for Heather as she battles cancer. Her faith is tremendous and her family is strong, but I think knowing that we are praying for her will help even more.
Using We Choose Virtues for character education
Finding popular role models of character in our society is difficult. Even those musicians and actors who seem to have it all together find themselves giving way to the pressure of the constant attention. I want to be a great role model to my children, but they seem oblivious to my intent and more focused on what I consider “artificial life.”
So, I use the characters of We Choose Virtues to entertain my children. Their delightful faces greet our children every day from the side of the refrigerator where our Virtue Meter rests. Oh, how I dream that one day we might have We Choose Virtues cartoons to watch on television.
The MINI Posters are the newest edition to our family and I plan to display one next to our calendar each month, giving us a theme. These virtues will be the focus of my intents towards the children… and myself because I need more character training too.
Using We Choose Virtues as a parenting guide
When Ariary was born, Bill and I joked that after four children God had blessed us with an easy child or we had finally mastered the Art of Parenting. Yeah… it was definitely a God-thing because we really stink as this parenting gig. Knowing that God can use our mistakes to develop their lives for His glory is an amazing comfort.
We need the We Choose Virtues Parenting Cards.
Too often, Bill and I look for the un-lovely in our children, and we seek to discipline the offenses. The times when we encourage, praise, and point out the wonderful qualities are far fewer than those moments when we are correcting. We need to know positive ways to demonstrate character to bring about change in our caterpillars and see them become butterflies. The Parenting Cards from We Choose Virtues are a wonderful tool that provide the lessons and ideas for training our children in character while taking very little prep time.
Buy it now
Homeschool Kit – The We Choose Virtues Homeschool Kit includes everything you need to teach your children the 12 virtues:
- Parenting Cards (Teacher cards for families!)
- Virtue Flash Cards for families
- Kids Virtue Poster
- Three Rules Poster
- Kids of VirtueVille MINI Posters
- 100 Days of Virtue Chart and Butterfly Stickers
- 25ct pad Virtue User ReviewsÂ
- Teacher’s Handbook
- Butterfly Awards
- Family Character Assessment
- Kids of VirtueVille Coloring Pages
Family Kit – Perfect for a 10 to 15 minute lesson or family devotional time, the Family Kit is available in three versions (King James, New International, or Secular, which is without Scripture) and includes:
- Parenting Cards (Teacher cards for families!)
- Virtue Flash Cards for families
- Kids Virtue Poster
- Three Rules Poster
- Butterfly Awards
- Family Character Assessment
- Kids of VirtueVille Coloring Pages
Parenting Cards – If you are looking to purchase the Parenting Cards alone, they are available in the online shop and come with a Family Character Assessment download.
Kids of VirtueVille MINI Posters – The Kids of VirtueVille MINI Posters are also available as an individual purchase.
Upgrade to the Homeschool or Family Kit – If you already own the Parenting Cards and just need the rest of the Homeschool or Family Kit, you can easily upgrade and receive the additional items without having to purchase the Parenting Cards again.
Classroom or Kid’s Church Kits – We Choose Virtues also has kits for public or private classrooms (with or without Scripture) and kits for churches.
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I love that there are TONS of options of different packages and bundles to order for your family’s specific needs. I really appreciate that in a company!
I noticed that We Choose Virtues is having a Back-To-School sale during the month of August – everything in your cart (entire cart) is 25% off using the code BTS25. I also noticed that they offer a family character assessment tool and Bible verses titled “Bible Heroes and Truths” for FREE in the store shop as seen below
http://we-choose-virtues.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/family-character-assessment
AND
http://we-choose-virtues.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/memory-verses-bible-heroes-and-truths
Thank you for offering such a neat giveaway!
I love the Kids Butterfly Virtue Poster in the lower right corner.
I love that poster and the butterfies wow
These look so awesome! perfect for my little growing family!
Oh, I think the flash cards would get the most use by us. Toss them in my bag on one of those rings and talk about them at home & on the go when ever we need to “review” them!
I really want the family kit. I have been wanting it for awhile!
Sounds like what I have been looking for. I had ordered books on Proverbs from a seller on ebay and never received them. With all that is pulling on our children we need to take special care to mold them into what God would have them to be. Appreciate all the work you have put into this! Looks great.
We Choose Virtues was created by Heather McMillan.
The butterfly virtues poster is gorgeous! I love the choices of words to describe each of the virtues on there. This is definitely going on the wish list.
Saw that they are having a Back To School Sale. You can get 25% off your entire cart with code BTS25. Love all the bright colors!
The We Choose Virtues poster really stuck out to me when I first went to the site! I love it!
The homeschool kit looks very complete. The price is a little high at almost $99 but it looks like a great program.
I love this virtue training program. There is nothing more important that we can teach our kids than to be a virtuous person, loving God and others
I love how they have kits from deluxe classroom to kids kit. Definitely something for everyone!
I love that they have so many choices: you can get a kit or individual items like card and posters.
the scrolling illustrations are so cute
I really like their 100 days of virtues achievement chart!
I noticed that they have updated their virtues poster. We would love this. I have been wanting it for a while. 🙂
I’ve seen their posters before and am considering them for our church kids’ rooms. I just looked at the site and I really like the Color My Story book. It looks like a good way to talk about each of the virtues with my 6-year-old.
I love their colorful and eye-catching products. Seems like something kids would really enjoy.
I noticed We Choose Virtues is having a 25% off Back to School sale!
I noticed they’re having a back to school sale with 25% off! I also noticed (and LOVE) how there are all different sized packages!
I like that they have a kit for homeschool families.
I think it’s neat that they offer the Memory Verses, Bible Heroes and Truths sheet for free.
I like the bright colors and cheerful animation. The we choose virtues butterfly poster looks great with its rainbow virtues.
I notice how brightly colored the cards are. These are sure to capture the attention of little ones!
I have been looking at this program for a while, I really like all the reviews.
I really like that the focus is that it is on character, who you are when NO ONE is watching. That is what we are teaching in my family. It doesn’t matter if momma or daddy aren’t right there we still need to have Godly character.
I love how the color coordinate with the virtue for easy memorization. I also really like that there are lots of different sets that you can choose from, so you can pick and choose what you really need.
I noticed how easy the site is to navigate and the homeschool option! Thanks for the chance!!!!!
I love the easy way this presents the virtues for kids. It makes it interesting and quick for the kids and easy to follow for the parents!
I love the mini posters because they have kids on them and my daughters love seeing kids doing what they are supposed to be learning. Great visual aid for them!
I really love this!! I want to try the homeschool kit with my kids! It looks awesome!