The Parent-Teacher Project 51. 3 Essential Habits To Teach Your 5 Year Old
Apr 27, 2022
Mia Dineen, a dedicated teacher and mentor at Tangara School For Girls, dives into the foundational importance of teaching virtues to young children. She explains what virtues are and why they're crucial for personal growth. Mia emphasizes the power of positive reinforcement and praising virtuous actions, sharing insights on the essential habits children should develop. With relatable examples, she highlights the balance between fostering independence and providing guidance, setting the stage for their future character development.
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Virtue as Good Habit
- A virtue is defined as a good habit that leads to good actions.
- Developing virtues helps children become their best selves and reach full potential.
Use Practical Choices for Virtues
- Teach children to recognize good choices instead of abstract virtues.
- Use practical examples, like picking up rubbish, to illustrate virtuous actions.
Prioritize Early Honesty
- Foster honesty early as it is harder to correct poor habits later.
- Develop integrity and sincerity to build strong character in children before adolescence.