Family Check-up Time!

Check-up on our virtues, that is!  Teaching good virtues to our children is not something that can be done overnight.  Our society has dimmed the lines between right and wrong so much that virtues such as self-control, respect, and obedience have been replaced with narcissism, disrespect, and disobedience – all without consequence.  Heather McMillan, creator of We Choose Virtues, has created a fun, easy-to-use, and effective method of instilling life-long virtues in our families.

We were given the virtue cards, the Kid’s of Virtueville coloring book, the Teacher’s Guide, the Family Character Assessment, and the Kid’s Memory Verses, Bible Heroes, and Truths list for purposes of review.  This is a beautifully put together program.  Twelve virtues are covered in We Choose Virtues.  Heather’s program is designed so families can go through it more than once.  This is such a plus since character / virtue training cannot be done overnight – it is an ongoing process.  The products we reviewed were geared towards kids ages 3-11.  We did think the characters and coloring pages were a little young for kids who are 10-11 years old, since most kids that age have promoted into some type of ‘youth group’ at church.  I would have preferred the more youth oriented products for that age group, as would our daughter.  She still enjoys coloring and pretend play; but, she does like to have more ‘grown up’ looking graphics on things. However, for preschool and early elementary this curriculum is spot on!  There are so many products available on Heather’s website!  I have to admit, I got a little greedy looking at all of the goodies available.  She offers both a faith-based program and a non-faith-based program.  She offers options for younger children as well as youth up to age 18.  I led a group of kids through a character study a few years ago and had to put all of my own material together.  How I wish I had known about We Choose Virtues then!  The complete kits for homeschool, classroom, or church are amazing and contain all of the materials you need for a great study of character traits.  We will be using these materials over and over.

Many products, such as the Family Character Assessment, are available as supplements free of charge.  The coloring book is available for a nominal $3.00 charge as a download.  Check out these updated and special pricing options on some of the products (straight from the website):   

• Kids Virtue Poster now $11.99 (from $14.99)
• 3 Rules Poster now $9.99 (from $11.99)
• 100 Days of Virtue Chart with Butterfly Stickers now $13.99 (from $14.99)

CLEARANCE SALE!

• 2011 Kids Virtue Poster $9.75 (from $14.99, 35% savings)
• 2011 100 Days of Virtue Chart and Butterfly Stickers $11.99 (from $14.99, 20% savings)
• 2011 3 Rules Poster $7.75 (from 11.99, 35% savings)

There is a CLEARANCE category on our website only while supplies last.

Also, The Virtue Clues are $5.99 (from $7.95)

I highly recommend the We Choose Virtues products.  They are quality products at great prices. Heather offers even more tips about teaching virtues and parenting on her facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/wechoosevirtues.  Head over and ‘like’ her page to get some great info!  You can check out the ‘We Choose Virtues’ website, and purchase materials, here.  To read other reviews by TOS Homeschool Crew Members, visit the main crew blog, here. 

**I have received no compensation from TOS or We Choose Virtues in exchange for this review.**