Activities teaching courage from "summary" of Brave Girls Bible Stories by Jennifer Gerelds,Thomas Nelson
This book explores how biblical figures can teach children about courage in difficult times. It provides activities to help children learn about courage and develop resilience in their own lives. It also provides inspiring stories that encourage and equip young people to be brave.- Telling stories that show positive examples of bravery will inspire kids to go beyond what they thought they were capable of. Take the time to share tales of those who have gone through difficulty and conquered it with courage.
- Learning to be courageous can begin as early as childhood. Activities such as playing water games or pretending to climb mountains are great ways to help children develop and practice courage.
- Doing things that no one else is willing to do also teaches inner strength. Encourage children to take on difficult tasks that require more effort or stepping out of their comfort zones.
- Practicing the art of self-confidence and appreciation can be very empowering. Helping children understand the power of having trust in themselves, even when something is hard or scary, can open them up to greater levels of courage.
- Facing fears can help build courage over time. Finding fun activities that challenge a child’s comfort zone – like jumping off the diving board – can slowly increase their level of bravery.
- Fostering a supportive, nonjudgmental and encouraging environment at home can greatly contribute to developing courage in children. Demonstrating optimism and fortitude in everyday life can further sow seeds of confidence in them.
- Games and exercises designed to encourage kids to freely express themselves while learning about risk management are effective tools too. They can help children strive to be their best despite any uncertainty or obstacles that come their way.
