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Printable Resources
As promised in the book, I have included some practical and printable resources to make your character journey much easier.
✦ These printables are a gift to those who are reading or listening to my book. Thank you for joining the treasure chest journey!
My gift to you…
Resources your family will actually use
One of the real delights of my book is the list of definitions called "Character Stamps for Kids." They are short and sweet with a fun punch that your children will be quoting and spouting out in no time!
Everyday Character Definitions for Parents are basic and not overly academic or theological.
"Parent/Kid Comparison Definition List" puts the two lists above side by side for easy reference.
Check out all the resources below. We will be adding coloring pages specifically focused on character. More to come in the days ahead. Special thanks to Caysi Bolin and her creative artwork.
Games & activities
100+ Ideas for Teaching and Reviewing Stories
In this document, you'll find 100+ ways to reinforce stories, character qualities, and scriptures. The design of these games and activities is intentionally general, so they can be reused with different stories. But remember: our main goal is simply to tell the stories. Your voice, your time, and your attention to your child and storytelling are truly the priorities! These are just suggestions. Don't get overwhelmed. They are just tools.
With 100+ ideas, if you do two activities a week, you'll have a year's worth at your disposal. And if you are the kind of mother I think you are, you'll come up with 100+ new ideas of your own very soon!
Quick Reference for Character Stories
The cheat sheet
Every story in the book includes the following information:
That can be a lot of information to remember on the spot as you review each story over and over and over. As your family builds their character treasure chest and upper brain with these wonderful stories, I'm providing a Quick Reference Chart (you could call it a cheat sheet) to make sure we are ready to easily review all the facts and scriptures. I recommend you print out several copies, laminate them, and keep one at the kitchen table, one by your child's nightstand, and one in the car.
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"Redeeming the time… Making the best use of our time… Making the most of every opportunity… for the days are evil."
Ephesians 5:16
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The stories behind every printable
These resources go hand in hand with The Character Treasure Chest — the stories, Scriptures, and definitions that bring each page to life.