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 could […]
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 […]
