Diligence In School
vs. laziness
Focusing my effort on the work at hand
To practice Diligence, I will: 
- concentrate on my work
- follow instructions
- do a job right
- finish my projects
- not be lazy
Community Supports Diligence
A lot of distractions in a classroom can disturb the focus of Diligence. Besides the everyday noises from other students in the room and whatever is going on in the hallways or out the window, there are the distractions that each student carries with them. Add fatigue from insufficient sleep, hunger from not eating or not eating well, stress from a family situation, and peer pressure, and it’s a wonder that kids can concentrate.
Making the classroom a safe haven from all the other stresses in life will improve classroom performance and behavior. It will be a place kids can’t wait to get to in the morning. Building the class into a community that cares for one another will allow Diligence to bloom and learning to take center stage.
How can you build your classroom community and allow Diligence to bloom?
The Links below will take you to Resources you can use in the classroom or in homeschool
to teach the Character Quality of Diligence.
Curriculum Connections:
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Diligence Literature >>
Diligence Reading List >>
Diligence Featured Book >>
Need to build community in your classroom? Try these team building activities!
Shamrock Shuffle
Arrange the participants in chairs in a circle with one less chair than people. Larger groups may need multiple circles. Have the person without a chair stand in the middle. They are to call out a sentence that describes him or herself. Examples: People wearing a red...
Our other Pillars have resources that can be used in an educational setting or for education professionals.
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Teambuilding
Power Up with Character
Interview Questions
Adult Business Books
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Quotes
Character All Month Calendar
Related Qualities
Character Holiday Activities
Family Activity (with a printable for sending home to parents)
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Christian Family Activity
Bible Verses
Christian Poster
Prayer and Reflections
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