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Choose Love October 2023 Calendar

Sep 19, 2023 | Announcements, Calendars, For Educators, General

Choose Love Courage Month

October is Choose Love Courage Month. Courage is making the choice to do something difficult even when there is risk of embarrassment, fear, or uncertainty. Courageous people tell the truth and stand up for what is right. By Choosing Love we can help each other through kindness and understanding.

Educators can use our daily action tips bring lessons to life. It is a great learning tool with daily activities that helps students to focus on Choosing Love every day.

 

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Alex Woodard weaves his own journey through true stories, including Scarlett’s experience of losing Jesse, as he travels from the congested confines of Southern California to the wide open wild skies of Southern Idaho. Scarlett’s letter to Jesse is included along with songs she and Alex wrote together about the letter.

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In the chapter, Jesse in the Sky, Scarlett shares her story of losing her son in the Sandy Hook tragedy. Scarlett’s story is one of 101 true stories of amazing coincidences, answered prayers, awesome charity, and love that show miracles and good happen every day, giving hope whenever people need it most. This is a book of stories about powerful hope, wondrous connections, divine intervention, and answered prayers.

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Courage

Scientifically Proven Benefits

  • Less anxiety and stress
  • Less fearful (in the present and future)
  • Enhanced self-esteem
  • Improved ability to express oneself and one’s feelings
  • Increased self-awareness
  • Willingness to try difficult tasks

Forgiveness

Scientifically Proven Benefits

  • Healthier relationships and deeper connections
  • Better emotional self-regulation
  • Less aggression and anger
  • Better able to handle personal/social issues that arise
  • Improved resilience
  • Improved decision-making skills
  • Heightened self-management

Gratitude

Scientifically Proven Benefits

  • Positive attitude towards self and others
  • Improved attitude about school and learning
  • Showing appreciation and kindness towards self and others
  • Increased mindfulness
  • Ability to see other perspectives and show empathy

Compassion in Action

Scientifically Proven Benefits

  • Enhanced connections and relationships
  • Able to respond in a loving manner
  • More caring and concern shown to others
  • Improved social skills
  • Social and Moral Awareness

Grade 1: Courage and the Brave Breath

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Grade 6: Who's the Boss?

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Grade 10: The Choice Moment

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