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Virtue of the Month: INTEGRITY

Welcome to Life as a LeafA Simple Approach to Character DevelopmentLife as a Leaf: Growing Integrity in Children is a simple effective program for helping children realize their connection to others in the larger world at a very early age. It is based on the perspective that every decision we make has consequences, no matter how small, because we are all connected. Our actions impact the world and those around us which, in turn, affect us as individuals. Therefore, to the best of our ability, our actions should always positively, rather than negatively, impact society. This is what integrity and character are all about. The earlier children internalize this, the better and more sound their decisions will be, positively impacting all areas of their lives. Life as a Leaf: Growing Integrity in Children stresses that integrity can be learned just like any other skill and is written for those caring for children in the home. As you will find, it is extremely practical, utilizing existing effective mental techniques and combining them into a package that children of all ages can understand. It is easy to read in a short time and is uniform across all religious, cultural, and racial backgrounds. All of the text from Life as a Leaf: Growing Integrity in Children is provided here on the Web site for no charge (Book Online). We have provided this content for your personal and noncommercial use only. Please see our Copyright Page. We do offer a paperback version of the book for purchase (Order Paperback). We hope that you will find the ideas and techniques presented here helpful. Please feel free to contact us at user = "info"; site = "lifeasaleaf.com"; — Vine Publications

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH HONESTY

Teaching honesty by example is very effective. “Do-as-I-do” is a better motto than the proverbial, “Do-as-I-say, not-as-I-do.” Use a no-shaming policy when children mess up. Children will be more likely to revert to dishonest behaviors if they fear being shamed. Respond rather than overreact when children lie or dissemble. It is natural for children to test. Your response will teach them to be honest, or to hide. Do not demand (or expect) perfection. Keep consequences for transgressions equal to the “crime,” and always as consistent as possible. Short consequences work best.

KINDERGARTEN NEWS

Thursday, February 17, 2011

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