We all know manners are important, but how do we begin to teach them to our children? This short, no-frills guide lays out a biblical foundation for good manners with a focus on love, kindness, faithfulness, and self-control. Each section includes a basic principle, short commentary, relevant Scriptures, practical application, and reflection questions. The format is very simple with easy-to-read large text. A great starting point for discussions about manners with your children! Spiral-bound softcover, 49 pgs.
Good Manners Guide
SKU
018117
ISBN
9781937494230
Grade K-AD
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$23.95 Product Overview
- Simple, easy-to-read guide on the biblical foundations of good manners
- Focuses on four fruits of the Spirit: love, kindness, faithfulness, and self-control
- Plenty of scripture, insightful commentary, practical ideas, and reflection questions
Description
Publisher's Description of Good Manners Guide
The complete Good Manners Guide contains 50+ pages of
actionable strategies and thought-provoking lessons to help families
display respect, kindness, self-control, and more in an increasingly
godless culture.
Give manners meaning by addressing the heart behind them! Get ideas & examples for each of the following Fruits of the Spirit—love, kindness, faithfulness, and self control.
The Good Manners Guide eliminates confusion by translating qualities like love and self control into action steps your family can carry out in everyday life.
Use it to combat empty actions. Students won’t just learn to hold the door, listen intently, and make eye contact (to name a few). They’ll discover why and how their mannerisms can impact the lives of those around them.
The Good Manners Guide is for:
- For parents who want to equip the next generation: Train their words and actions to reflect the love of Jesus with simple ways to live out that love.
- For families who want a meaningful unit study: Learn together and spark purposeful conversations with lessons that draw attention to the heart and the actions that flow out of it.
- For children who don’t understand why manners are important: Inspire joy in behaving appropriately as they realize their actions can change the world & store up treasures in heaven.
- For those who long to be set apart: Counteract selfie society with practical ways children, teens, and adults can bless and serve others.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | K-AD |
| Brand: | Homeschool Adventure Company |
| ISBN: | 9781937494230 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.6875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.1875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.5 |
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