Trait 6 of 13
Behavior
Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Why it matters
Why this shapes a child
How a student behaves when no adult is watching is the truest picture of what they believe. Good conduct grows from a changed heart, not from a longer list of classroom rules.
Try this at home
Catch and name one kind thing they did today, especially something they did not expect you to see.
Classes cover one trait at a time, so a short conversation at home is usually all it takes to reinforce the week's lesson.
Help your child grow in behavior.
Weekly classes are voluntary, parent-approved, and led by trusted neighbors from churches across New London.