 Character Building Copywork by Cindy Prechtel
I am so excited to share this new project with you! Copywork has many benefits, it provides students with excellent writing models, gives opportunity to gain accuracy, work on spelling, learn proper sentence structure and more. While my children have benefited from all of the above, perhaps the biggest benefit I have found is the opportunity to discuss the material being copied, often times we even end up digging for more information about the person or topic. Why not use copywork to build character? Oh, yes, as children build the habit of neat handwriting and accurate copying, they are certainly building character, but what if we went deeper? I began looking for words of wisdom, poems, stories, etc. that would build the habit of considering the words of others and measuring them against the ultimate book of wisdom, the Bible.
While others might be concerned with using lengthier passages for older children to copy. I decided long ago that short, consistent copywork that inspired my child to think and even dig deeper, instilled the same habit I was trying to create, gave us the same academic benefits as above and more. I love challenging our children to build godly character while introducing them to great men and women of history!
This book features 180 copywork passages, printed in both cursive and manuscript so they can be used with ALL of your children. The passages are based on 18 different character qualities, such as honesty, diligence, patience and more. In addition to passages from Scripture, children will copy quotes from famous people and be challenged to consider how the words from that person measure up to what Scripture says about the topic. I also recommend using these passages as opportunities to look up unfamiliar words, thus easily and naturally expanding our children's vocabulary.
This book is NOT designed to teach handwriting, but rather to provide practice once the student is comfortable forming/connecting letters in manuscript or traditional cursive. Ages 7 & up
Character Building Copywork is available three-hole punched ready to be put in a binder or you can have instant access by purchasing the book online in as an ebook for easy downloading, saving and printing!
INCLUDED FREE WITH EACH ORDER: A link to download a short collection of character-based stories, carefully selected from a variety of now out-of-print books. You will receive an email with the link to the stories with your order receipt.
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 Character Building Copywork Series
America's Story
This book chronicles America’s rich history from its beginnings to present-day with quotes designed to give students a glimpse into the character of the men and women who shaped our country. You’ll find lots of quotes about America and patriotism, you’ll also find quotes about certain events, but most important are the quotes from great Americans that reflect the character of the person studied. There are 180 quotes in all - enough for a whole school year - perfect to supplement whatever history curriculum you are using!
You’ll find the quotes in America’s Story to follow in a fairly chronological order. Of course a person’s life spans many decades, but I have tried to group people close to the events that were most prominent during their lifetime. For instance, you’ll read quotes from J.P. Morgan, P.T. Barnum, and Rockefeller all close together, but they may be in a different order than they are presented in your history curriculum. Some of the quotes are lengthier than others, and many are quite “deep.” In addition to quotes from almost every president, I have also included quotes from some of the great thinkers and innovators of each era.
This book is NOT designed to teach handwriting, but rather to provide practice once the student is comfortable forming/connecting letters in manuscript or traditional cursive. Ages 8 - 13
Character Building Copywork - America's Story is available three-hole punched ready to be put in a binder or you can have instant access by purchasing the book online in as an ebook for easy downloading, saving and printing!
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 The Complete Guide to Celebrating Our Messiah in the Festivals
What is the purpose of the feasts? Are they only for Jewish people? Are they important to Christians today? This manual will answer these questions and much more. You will learn the biblical foundation for each feast from a Judeo-Christian perspective and the history of how they have been celebrated throughout the ages. You will see the prophetic aspects of the feasts and discover their significance in the light of the Messiah (Jesus Christ). You will read Scriptures, Hebrew prayers and insights from individuals' experiences to gain even greater understanding. Celebrating Our Messiah in the Festivals has 688 pages packed with everything your family or congregation needs for years of celebrating the Biblical Feasts.
This book has been so enriching and even, life changing for our family! The words “Complete Guide” could not be more fitting! This resource is packed, and ideal for teaching our children about the roots of our Christian faith.
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 Beautiful Girlhood by Karen Andreola
Those years of transition from childhood to womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and promise. But the young feet that travel this way may be unsteady and unsure. Each could use guidance, a helping hand along the way. To encourage our girls to a nobler life and truer ideals is the task of this book. Each chapter makes it easy to discuss any awkward topic as well as the inspiring ones. Some chapter headings are: Character Building; The Strength of Obedience; A Sunny Disposition; The Beauty of Truthfulness; Ideals; A Conversation on Dress; Making Friends of Books.
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 The Companion Guide to Beautiful Girlhood
by Shelley Noonan & Kimberly Zach
A flexible study guide for mother and daughter containing the 32 character-training lessons for Beautiful Girlhood. The discussion questions are organized so that after reading a chapter you can talk about the wisdom it contains. Bible study and application activities are designed to support the topics in the chapter. Selected quotations and journal encourage your daughter to think about what she has learned and to make application. |
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 Raising Maidens of Virtue by Stacey MacDonald
What is true feminine beauty? How can a young woman in today's world glorify God through her pure, chaste, and lovely behavior, without appearing "holier than thou"? Speaking from the depths of a mother's heart, Stacy McDonald addresses these and other questions in this wonderful book.
Designed for mothers and their teenage daughters to study together, Raising Maidens of Virtue is not a dry, textbook-style study, but rather one that is best enjoyed snuggled together with a cup of tea. Mrs. McDonald has done a superb job of using creative stories, illustrations, and gentle conversations to guide her readers as they consider such topics as guarding the tongue, modesty, purity, honoring parents, idleness, contentment, cleanliness, family relationships, and true biblical femininity and beauty. Scripture references and discussion questions at the end of each chapter are designed to ensure understanding and encourage application. Also included in the book are ideas for making this study even more memorable through the use of journals and scrapbooks. Raising Maidens of Virtue is as pleasant to look at as the message is refreshing to read. |
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 Boyhood and Beyond by Bob Schultz
Bob Schultz, a carpenter by trade, has written a timeless book for boys. Wisdom and common sense are gleaned from short chapters covering topics such as authority, inventiveness, and honesty as well as learning to overcome things like fear, laziness, and temptation. Boyhood and Beyond motivates boys to build their lives on a foundation of strong moral principles. Most importantly, these chapters will encourage boys to become the men God wants them to be as they develop a relationship with Him. This is a "life" book designed to be read and lived out in a boy's life, thus becoming one of his building blocks to godly character and, ultimately, manhood. |
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 Created for Work by Bob Schultz
All young men should be on the road to developing a healthy attitude toward work. Honest productive work is the backbone of strong families and blessed nations.
As the author in Boyhood and Beyond addressed essential issues related to godly character as boys transition into manhood. In Created for Work he applies his engaging homespun wisdom, with stories from real life, to teach young men (and boys) what it means to be good workers.
Modern culture seems addicted to ease and entertainment. It has produced a generation of educated yet often dishonest, unproductive, and weak-willed men. God desires higher standards for His people. He is looking for young men who do not shy away from hard work, who are not afraid to get their hands dirty, who can follow directions, think creatively, respect authority, and happily complete their duties in a timely manner. These are the ones He is training up to be future fathers, teachers, and leaders. Created for Work inspires young men and offers the tools and encouragement they need to embrace God's ways and always give an honest day's work.
Questions at the end of each chapter make this book an excellent read-aloud book for a father and son or for group discussion. |
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 The Shining Sword Book 1 by Charles G. Coleman
"For the King!" Such is the battle cry of the royal army as soldiers in the service of the King of kings and Lord of lords set out to wage war against the forces of evil.
Join Lanus, a new recruit, as he finds just how much he has to learn about obedience, failure, victory, and about the vital importance of putting on the full armor of the King.
This is a fascinating tale of spiritual warfare - perfect for a family read aloud. Our family was touched, inspired and encouraged! The story of Lanus vividly illustrates the Christian's conflict with Satan. Your family will be captivated as a new convert trains for conquest by skillfully wielding the ultimate weapon of righteousness, the Sword of the Word of God.
Words can not describe the impact this book had on my children, the pictures conjured of glowing swords, fierce battles, and the commitment of friends will not soon be forgotten!
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 Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends by Sarah, Shephen, & Grace Molly
The emphasis of this book, written by three homeschooled siblings, is not merely "getting along" with brothers and sisters, but making them best friends. Every chapter contains a section written by each sibling, a Bible story, a self-evaulation quiz, and delightful cartoon drawings by their father. Their humorous writing style and willingness to share personal stories and struggles make this book a useful tool that will benefit every family. |
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 For Instruction in Righteousness by Pam Forster
A topical guide for parents, listing Scripture on over 50 common areas of sin. But it is more than just a topical Bible! Each category includes: what the Bible says should happen to a person who sins in this way, ideas for discipline that parallel these biblical consequences, what the Bible likens a person to when he indulges in this sin, ideas for practical object lessons using these examples, how God blesses the person who resists temptations to this sort of sin, parallel ideas for rewards and encouragement for children who show progress toward overcoming this sin, stories and people in the Bible that illustrate obedience and disobedience in this area, and fully quoted memory verses. |
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 Plants Grow Up by Pam Forster
This 500-page, spiral-bound book offers hundreds of ideas for Bible study projects, reading material, and practical, everyday activities to help train your sons for godly manhood. Topics covered include leadership, finishing what we start, Bible skills, self-control, courage, Biblical manhood, memorizing scripture, manners, finances, and much more. Projects span from memory work to leading the family in devotions, completing charts during Bible study and much more. Younger children begin with the more simple projects and then come back to that topic when they are older for more indepth study and application.
PLANTS GROWN UP can help you raise your boys for God’s glory! One copy of this book can be used with all your sons from the time they can memorize simple Bible verses until the day they each get married. (And then they can save it to use with your grandsons!) |
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 Polished Cornerstones by Pam Forster
Raising daughters can be a challenging task! How will we ever teach them everything they need to know? Polished Cornerstones can help! This 575-page, spiral-bound book will help you focus on the skills and attitudes your daughters need to develop. Organized in the same fashion as Plants Grow Up (listed above), this book covers topics such as Biblical womanhood, serving others, hospitality, being goal-oriented, loyalty, organization, thrift, cooking, sewing & handcrafts, prayer, Bible study, worship, and much more.
Polished Cornerstones offers hundreds of different ideas for Bible study projects, reading material, and practical, everyday activities to help prepare your daughters for godly womanhood (and to help them live godly lives as young women). |
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