March CKH Newsletter: COURAGE!

This month we are focused on helping students
understand that courage is not a magical remedy for fear.
Instead, courage is a choice to push through fear, self-doubt,
and anxiety to do things that feel hard or frightening. We are
partnering with you this month to grow your child’s courage .
This month’s activities will help your child understand that
courage can equip them to make a positive impact at home,
in school, and in the community.

1. ENGAGE: Courage Role-Play
Discuss having the courage to do the right thing. As a family, role-play
situations with your child where they might have to demonstrate courage.
For example, role-play what it would look like if they saw a friend being
rude to someone else at school. What would they do? How can courage
help them stand up for what is right?

2. EMPOWER: Roles at Home
Create a list of household chores. Assign the various chores to
each family member. Discuss any additional tools or support
needed to accomplish each job. Have a weekly family check-in
to celebrate success in completing each job by taking turns
giving each family member an affirmation. Rotate chores and
ask what additional support is needed.

3. EXCEL: Try Something New
Ask each family member to share something positive they want to do but
have been afraid to try. Discuss what fears are getting in the way and
steps to overcome those fears. Encourage everyone to try something
new this month. Don’t forget to celebrate each family member when
they do!

Conversation Starters

Think of a friend at school you consider to be
courageous. What are some ways they show
courage?

Describe a time when you were fearful at school,
but you were able to overcome it because of your
courage. What helped you to be courageous?

Think of a recent failure at school. What was a
lesson you learned from this experience?