Introducing Amika Kali, Elementary Studio Guide at NOLA Micro Schools in New Orleans, LA. Amika talks to us about how she uses Peekapak at her school. The Need for Character Education I was motivated to use Peekapak after having a discussion with our school founder, Kim Gibson, about implementing a character education program that our students […]
Courage
Defining Courage for Children
Why is it important to teach children about courage? Throughout the early years of a child’s development, parents and teachers support and protect children as they encounter fear. It is our role to model the power of courage and act optimistically in the event of a risk or adversity. As children develop a sense of […]
Teaching Courage at Home
When teaching courage at home, it’s important to provide as many opportunities as possible for children to see courage being modeled in everyday situations. Children need to learn that acts of courage can be big or small, and can be demonstrated by anyone. More importantly, they need to learn that you don’t need to be […]
Summer Reading List: Picture Books About Courage
The school year is winding down and it’s the perfect time to begin gathering a list of picture books to read with your child this summer! Here is our list of picture books about courage. Since Peekapak’s final unit of the school year features a story about courage (The Peekapak Pals and a Splash of […]
Courage Classroom Activity
This courage classroom activity guides social-emotional development by helping students understand that courage may be demonstrated in many different ways and by many different types of people. The term “everyday hero” is applicable here! In creating a Classroom Wall of Courage, students showcase examples of people in their lives who have demonstrated courage. Start the courage […]