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Positivity In the Community
vs. discouragement
Maintaining a good attitude, even when faced with difficulty
Good News is Out There
We are surrounded by the Negative – news media, the economy, the climate, social media – sad news is everywhere. But positive news is out there, too. You may have to make a point to look for it but once you get in the habit you will be surprised how much is out there. When it is happening to you, personally, it takes making lemonade from life’s lemons. A daily focus on Gratitude can help to notice the positive more often.
What can you do to recognize the Positive and share it with others?
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The Links below will take you to Resources you can use with the family or within community organizations
to teach the Character Quality of Positivity.
The following activities are related to dates this month and can relate to any character quality or good character in general.
April Character All Month
Divide the class into groups. You can use seating arrangements such as a row or table to define the groups or create groups on your own. Instruct each group to…
World Bee Day – May 20th
World Bee Day To Bee or Not To Bee(True or False) You can keep a beehive in your backyard. True - Visit this website for information on starting your own hive. Bees are important because they pollinate food crops. True - Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant...
April 12 National DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) Day
April 12 National DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) Day National Drop Everything and Read Day is a special celebration to remind and encourage families to make reading together daily a family priority. Some places celebrate reading all month long but especially today....
Our other Pillars have resources that can be used in a community or family setting.
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Activities
No Matter How You Say It
Curriculum Connections
Croskey’s Corner
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Teambuilding
Power Up with Character
Interview Questions
Adult Business Books
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Christian Family Activity
Bible Verses
Christian Poster
Prayer and Reflections
Archived Resources