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– The Family Virtues Guide

…to have big dreams and

then act as if they are possible...

Idealism does not mean that you are an idle dreamer.

Idle dreamers just WISH that things were better.

Idealists do something to MAKE things better.”

“Idealists dare…

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Welcome








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Welcome

Evening Agenda

Opening Activity

Honoring your Past

Background of facilitator

History of TVP in Bellevue School District

What is this “Project” and “Speaking the

Language?”

Science of Language

Honoring the Present

Learn Strategy 1

Honoring the Future

Closing Activity








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Let us “Jump Right In”








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What do you know about language?

Take a moment and record a few words.








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How do you speak to your child?

Take a moment and record a few words.








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Is this you?

My Story

The Bellevue Story

Been in BSD for 10 years

CHE staff trained 2006-

2008

4 Other Elementary schools

received training in 2009 as

part of a $25K Sprint Grant

Today it connect to the SEL

and Dr. Clay Cooke’s

Positive Classroom

Intervention Strategies

The Virtue of the month

component of our SEL

curriculum was added in 2012

by advisory committee.

• Founded by Dr. Dan Popov,

Linda Kavelin-Popov and John Kavelin

• Researched the world’s cultures and traditions

• Discovered more than 360 virtues that were universal to all

people

• This 24 years old “grassroots initiative” has spread to more

than 95 countries around the globe

• Honored by the United Nations as a model global program for

all cultures

The History of

The Virtues Project TM

What is The Virtues ProjectTM?

The vision of The Virtues

Project is to serve humanity by

supporting the moral and

spiritual development of

people of all cultures.

Its mission is to provide

empowering strategies and

programs of excellence to

inspire the practice of virtues

in everyday life.

VIRTUES are the essence

of who we are, the gifts

of character.

1 Speak the Language of Virtues

2 Recognize Teachable Moments

3 Set Clear Boundaries

4 Honor the Spirit

5 Offer Companioning

The Five Strategies of

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Let’s Talk About Speaking the Language

The way we speak and the words we

choose have tremendous power to

convey our thoughts and feelings.








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A Scientific Perspective

This Talk is presented by

Lance Seretan.

It is titled Using Language

You make a

difference in

the lives of your

students every

day. You model

how to be in this world.

Good parents are inspiring educators.








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All educators need tools.

And the most important one is… the one

you put on first.

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www.virtuestraining.com

Look for the best in

me and help ME

see who I really am.

http://www.virtuestraining.com

Turn and Talk

What do you think

of this song?

How do you think it

relates to speaking

the language of

virtues?








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To practice the Virtues Project…

You must believe one

thing whole heartedly.

Every person, no matter what age he or she is, has ALL of these virtues ALL of the time. (Sometimes they are present in strength and sometimes in growth.* Sometimes they may seem absent but they are not.)

The first and foremost assumption:








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Also it is helpful to …

1. Know the definitions of the

various virtues

2. Use the formula

3. Understand and differentiate the

three occasions to speak the

language

1. Acknowledge

2. Guide

3. Correct

Assertiveness

Caring

Cleanliness

Commitment

Compassion

Confidence

Consideration

Cooperation

Courage

Courtesy

Creativity

Detachment

Determination

Diligence

Enthusiasm

Excellence

Flexibility

Forgiveness

Friendliness

Generosity

Gentleness

Helpfulness

Honesty

Honor

Humility

Idealism

Integrity

Joyfulness

Justice

Kindness

Love

Loyalty

Moderation

Modesty

Orderliness

Patience

Peacefulness

Perseverance

Purposefulness

Reliability

Respect

Responsibility

Self-discipline

Service

Tact

Thankfulness

Tolerance

Trust

Trustworthiness

Truthfulness

Understanding

Unity

Number 1: What are the 52 Virtues: The Gifts of Character?

Stop and Jot

What are your growth virtues?

What are your child’s?

What are your strength virtues?

What are your child’s?

Number 2: What is the Formula?

An opening;

A virtue;

An explanation.

The 3 essential parts of speaking the language of virtues are:

Number 3: What are “The Occasions?”

Acknowledge

Guide

Correct

There are 3 occasions one can speak the language of virtues:

“That was HELPFUL of you to pick up your clothes and

put them in the laundry basket.”

“You are practicing CONSIDERATION when you think

about your brother’s suggestion.”

“I see your SELF DISCIPLINE when you choose not to

strike back.”

Your objective:

Strategy 1 To Acknowledge

• Be positive

• Say it when you

see it!

• Be specific

• See improvements

How can you be HELPFUL when I am out of town?”

“Remember CONSIDERATION is taking turns sitting in

the front seat of the car.”

“SELF DISCIPLINE is listening without interrupting.”

Your objective:

Strategy 1 To Guide

• To invite positive

behavior

““You need to be HELPFUL now and tell me what

happened.”

“Can you be more CONSIDERATE and try not to talk

with food in your mouth?”

“SELF DISCIPLINE is finishing all or your homework

before playing a video game.”

Your objective:

Strategy 1 To Correct

• Use virtues to build

conscience

• Replace shaming

with naming virtues








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Time to Practice!

Complete the Worksheet with

one or two people next to you.








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Reflection Question:

What was meaningful to you?

What would you like to do in …

•2 days

•2 weeks

•2 months

…from today? Write it down.

“Good Stress” is healthy for your

health and your child

Builds strong relationships

Research shows 5:1 ratio is best

Proactive tool that can prevent

problems

Empowers you and your children (and

friends) to act on the best within them

Creates a culture of caring and

character

Why Speak the Language of Virtues?

Want more information…

(1) Stop by during my Office Hour, Tuesdays 3-4PM,

Room 111 in the Early Childhood Building

(2) Register for a webinar for more training.

(www.virtuestraining.com)

(3) Form a local virtues group or join the one that is

already meeting as a result of this training last year

(4) Purchase materials from “The Virtues Shop” online

(5) Download the Educator Cards app for free

Be GENTLE and PATIENT with yourself. It takes time

to learn a new language.

http://www.virtuestraining.com








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Thank you for attending this evening.

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