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Hey there friend,Summer provides a wonderful opportunity for families to continue learning and growing together. Children can explore stories and activities that support important virtues and encourage meaningful conversations at home.
Families can discover resources that help strengthen everyday skills and relationships. Stories about Cooperation can support working together as a family, while activities focused on Service and Responsibility encourage children to contribute and take ownership. For families looking to practice appreciation, stories about Gratitude, including “The Gratitude Jar,” offer a fun way to encourage thankfulness and reflection. Our website also includes family-friendly crafts, games, and songs to make learning engaging.
This summer, children can travel the world through stories about different cultures and experiences. Books such as “First Comes Zebra” from Kenya, “Four Feet, Two Sandals” from Afghanistan and Pakistan, and “Ada’s Violin” from Paraguay introduce children to new places while highlighting themes of friendship, hope, and resilience. With stories from more than 50 countries, families can explore the world together from home.
Many books on the website also connect with academic learning, including literacy, history, science, social studies, civics, and math. “Hidden Figures” introduces children to the remarkable contributions of four African American women mathematicians whose work supported the space program. “Free as a Bird: The Story of Malala” encourages children to value education, perseverance, and courage.
The stories children share with caring adults during these formative years can create lasting memories and inspire lifelong learning. The valuesandvirtues.org resource supports parents, grandparents, and caregivers with accessible books and activities that make character development part of everyday life. As always, we love hearing from our followers and subscribers.
Please feel free to explore our selection of stories below.