October Character Trait
Respect
Family Connection Idea:
Have a “Respect Challenge” at home. Each person shares one respectful action they did that day (listening, using kind words, helping).
Read a short story or watch a show together and talk about how the characters showed respect.
Perseverance
Perseverance means to keep trying, even when something is hard or takes a long time to do.
Family Connection Idea:
Pick a fun family project (like a puzzle, a new recipe, or learning a skill) and work on it together over a week.
Talk about times each family member didn’t give up and how it felt to finish something hard.
January/February
Character Trait
Courage
Courage means being brave by doing what’s right or trying something new, even when you feel scared or unsure.
Family Connection Idea:
Create a “Courage Jar.” Each family member writes down something brave they did that week (big or small) and adds it to the jar.
Role-play together—practice how to speak up or try something new in a safe, supportive way.