build kids confidence and resilience
Raise Kids Ready for Life
We believe children learn best though play and connection. That’s why The Little Virtues combines emotional learning with character education through award-winning stories and hands-on activities that nurture empathy, confidence, and kindness.
Designed for Ages 5-11
8 Foundational Virtues
236+ Pages of guided discussion, play & practice
Flexible, ready-to-use Lessons for families & educators
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WHY CHARACTER EDUCATION MATTERS
Big Feelings. Important Choices.
Understanding emotions is only part of growing up. Children also need to learn how to navigate those feelings, make thoughtful choices and consider how their actions affect others.
Whether it’s practicing patient and frustrated finding encourage when afraid or choosing honesty after making a mistake, every day challenges offer opportunities to develop emotional resilience and strong character.
Because raising emotionally healthy kids isn’t just about how they feel. It’s also about what they choose to do.
WHO IT’S FOR
Character Education That Works for You
Whether you’re teaching one child or leading a group are flexible lessons and hands activities make it easy to support emotional growth and character development in a way that fits your needs.
Educators & Group Leaders
Make character education easy to incorporate into group learning with ready to use lessons and practical teaching resources.
• Flexible for large or small groups
• Little to no extra prep needed
• Includes classroom management tools
Parents & Caregivers
Build stronger connections and nurture important life skills through simple meaningful activities that fit naturally into your families every day routine.
• Many activities take just 5-10 minutes
• Easily fits into playtime, reading, & everyday moments
• Easily fits into playtime, reading, & everyday moments
• Ready to use scripts with little to no prep requre
Homeschool Families
Add meaningful character education to your existing homeschool curriculum with engaging lessons and hands-on activities.
- May qualify for select homeschool scholarship funds
- Easy to access printables and worksheets
- Self-paced lessons that fit your homeschool routine
lessons wherever kids learn
Big Life Lessons For Everyday Moments
You don’t need another complicated routine to teach important life skills. Our flexible guide helps you turn moments you’re already sharing into meaningful opportunities for growth.
On the Go
Turn car rides into meaningful conversations with simple prompts from the guide or sing along to your favorite little virtue songs.
During Reading Time
Bring stories to life with thoughtful discussion, questions that help children, explore feelings, character, choices, and important life lessons.
During Playtime
Bring virtues to life through games, creative activities, and hands-on discovery.
Everyday Moments
Turn real life challenges, like waiting sharing and trying again into opportunities to practice important skills.
A PROVEN SYSTEM KIDS LOVE
The Little Virtues Character Development Guide
More than a manual, this program instills a foundation of emotional wellness. Knowledge alone doesn't build emotional habits or character. The brain needs something more powerful: consistent practice.
THE RIGHT COPING TOOLS
From This Guide, Kids Will Learn To...
Self soothe without major meltdowns
Communicate respectfully
Handle anxiety and stress
Respond instead of react
Set healthy boundaries
Become a problem solver
Be kind and empathetic
Develop positive self-talk
Create good habits and routines
Be honest and genuine
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WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN
Take a Peek Inside
Resilience
Self-Worth
Humility
Patience
Selflessness
Confidence
Courage
Honesty
UNIT 1
Resilience
When things don’t go as planned.
Teach kids how to never give up despite setbacks and how to manage disappointment.
Helps with:
Perfectionism | Mindset | Hope
UNIT 2
Self-Worth
When they don’t feel good enough.
Teach kids how happiness comes from the inside and how to self-validate.
Helps with:
Self-esteem | Kindness | Self-talk
UNIT 3
Humility
When working with others is hard.
Teach kids the importance of teamwork and how to collaborate with others.Helps with:
Conflict | Pride | Cooperation
UNIT 4
Patience
When waiting feels impossible. Teach kids how to be problem solvers, practice self control, and finish what they start.
Helps with:
Diligence | Self-gratification | Empathy
UNIT 5
Selflessness
When sharing feels difficult. Teach kids the importance of service and how to develop a generosity towards others.
Helps with:
Consideration | Friendship | Service
UNIT 6
Confidence
When self-doubt creeps in. Teach kids how to embrace new experiences, develop their talents, and accept their imperfections.
Helps with:
Authenticity | Self-doubt | Self-compassion
UNIT 7
Courage
When something feels scary. Teach kids how to manage fear, identify triggers, calm the body, and self-soothe when stressed.
Helps with:
Anxiety | Fear | Stress
UNIT 8
Honesty
When telling the truth feels hard. Teach kids how to be honest, fair, and truthful to others and themselves.
Helps with:
Lying | Integrity | Trustworthiness
BUT THERE'S MORE...
Included Digital Bonuses and Hub
BONUS 1
Certificate
As kids finish the curriculum, kids can earn a certificate of completion for all their hard work and effort. Of course they can get a certificate for every time they go through the manual.
BONUS 2
Little Virtues Sing Along
Music helps kids express their emotions and feelings. Sing along with eight original children’s songs from each of The Little Virtues. Sing about climbing a mountain with Little Faith or how to find courage with Little Brave.
BONUS 3
Poster Prints
Decorate your classroom or home with these printable posters that highlight each virtue and reminds kids what they're working toward. Each poster features a character and a definition of the virtue they learn.
BONUS 4
Paper Dolls
Have kids use their imagination and role-play with these adorable paper doll versions of The Little Virtues. They can act out different scenarios or lessons from the books or curriculum.
BONUS 5
Reward Punch Cards
Encourage and reward students for good behavior with these virtues punchcards. Anytime a student goes out of their way to exemplify a virtue in an exceptional way, give their card a hole punch. Once completed, kids can turn them in to earn a simple prize.
TAKE A DEEPER LOOK
Preview A Chapter
Go ahead and preview our Confidence unit with Little Envy, the mermaid who learned to believe in herself no matter her flaws. Each unit is filled with crafts, activities, worksheets, discussion prompts, and more!
BECOMING THEIR BEST SELVES
From Chaos to Calm, Just Imagine...
♥️ Your child being patient. "I won't give up..."
♥️ Turning failure into opportunity. "Next time I will..."
♥️ Appreciating their gifts. "I like that I'm..."
♥️ Willing to try new things. "I can't wait to..."
♥️ Taking responsibility. "I'm sorry that I..."
Every time kids practice virtues, their integrity and confidence strengthens. You're already doing the meaningful work were simply here to give you a clear, simple path to make it even more powerful. With feedback from parents, teachers, and kids alike, one thing is clear-this approach works.
ALL 5 STAR RATINGS
What Parents an Professionals Are Saying
This curriculum has been thoughtfully tested in real-world settings by educators, parents, and child therapists, ensuring it meets the needs of a variety of learners. It’s been reviewed and rated highly for its effectiveness, ease of use, and positive impact on children's emotional and social growth. Parents, teachers, and professionals alike are seeing meaningful changes—and kids are loving it too!
"As an elementary school teacher, I’m always looking for resources that actually resonate with kids—and this workbook delivers. The lessons are engaging, age-appropriate, and easy to implement in a classroom setting. I've seen my students grow more empathetic, self-aware, and respectful. It’s become a staple in our weekly routine!"
Mrs. L. Ramirez | 2nd Grade Teacher
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"My daughter looks forward to doing her 'virtue time' every week! The activities spark great conversations between us and have helped her open up about her feelings. I’ve noticed a real shift in how she handles frustration and talks about kindness. I love that it’s fun and meaningful."
Sarah J | Parent of a 6-year-old
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"As a child therapist, I appreciate how this curriculum breaks down big emotional concepts into kid-friendly lessons. It aligns beautifully with the social-emotional goals I work on in therapy sessions. I’ve recommended it to several families, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive."
Jonathan K | Licensed Child Therapist
Verified Buyer
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes The Little Virtues character guide special?
1. Includes Virtues + Social-emotional learning
Most curriculums purely focus on emotions, but our guide spans deeper into character development than social-emotional learning (SEL) alone. While emotional regulation is fundamental to mature development, virtues are pivotal in determining an individual’s value system and how they relate to humanity.
2. Shows Real World Context
Most curriculums purely focus on emotions, but our guide spans deeper into character development than social-emotional learning (SEL) alone. While emotional regulation is fundamental to mature development, virtues are pivotal in determining an individual’s value system and how they relate to humanity.
2. Shows Real World Context
Our books also help kids learn these lessons on a deeper level. They relate to the characters that give kids a much better context for consequences and how their decisions affect their quality of life. This makes for a much deeper emotional connection instead of just working on arbitrary worksheets.
What age is this for?
We have created this guide to best serve children aged 5 to 8; however, educators and parents can easily adapt the content for younger or older audiences. These timeless principles make our curriculum appealing to a wide age range, from 3 to 12 years old. It is designed to meet your needs and can be effectively used with both large and small groups.
Do I need extra supplies?
Yes for the crafts.There are eight craft projects that are included throughout the guide that you'll need to purchase supplies for to complete. Other than that, every digital bonus and worksheets are all included.
Can I get each unit separately?
Not currently. All of the units are included in one manual.
How do I access my bonus materials?
There are QR Codes throughout the guide that you can easily scan with the camera function on your phone that will take you to a PDF or link that you can download.
Can this be used in a formal classroom?
Yes, absolutely. Teachers and educators can easily find classroom resources within the guide such as the virtue posters and punch cards that help kids get involved. Because virtues are timeless principles, everyone can relate to them no matter their background.
How long does it take to complete and is it a one time curriculum?
This is a go at your own pace program. We've found that some educators like to focus on one virtue a week and cycle through. Others like to use the guide as part of their reading time or circle time. There's so many ways to customize this for your needs since each activity is 5-10 min long and can easily be broken up as needed.
How do I return this if I want to?
Simply email info@thelittlevirtues.com to begin the return process within 30 days of purchase.
Do I need the books with the manual?
It is not required but highly recommended. There are book discussion questions within the guide that help relate to the content. If you choose not to purchase the books, then you can just skip those parts and continue on.
Are these religious based?
Virtues are the most inclusive principles in the world. With many diverse belief systems today, teaching virtues allows us to build unity and commonality among our differences. They span all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds, regardless of religious or non-religious beliefs. Although The Little Virtues may contain some spiritual undertones, it’s not about the practices or beliefs of any particular religion and does not include any religious affirming language. It can be catered to both religious and non-religious audiences.
*In the books, Little Faith and Little Charity, it shows a spread of prayer, and focuses on hope.
*In the books, Little Faith and Little Charity, it shows a spread of prayer, and focuses on hope.
What does it mean by adult led?
We've found that many well intentional parents and teachers want to teach kids emotional regulation but also struggle with this themselves. (We do too!) This guide is meant to be read together and also includes independent activities for kids as well. In each section, there are pre written scripts for adults to read out loud and lead discussions. We wanted to make things as easy as possible for busy schedules while also staying true to our mission of helping families and communities deepen their relationships.
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