Values for Children: Generosity

Want to teach your children values?
Below, you will find, tips, tools, and resources to teach them about Generosity.

Definition

Generosity is the desire to give what you have to others. Generous people are not selfish. They want to help those in need and are always willing to share.

Verse

“The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.” Proverbs 22:9

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Activities

Let’s Talk About Generosity

Set the Example: Give your children the last bite of your treat. Tell them you did it because you love to be generous.
Have them Practice: Make your children share the last piece of their snack or treat with you or their siblings. Praise them lavishly. If they offer this on their own, consider giving them an extra snack or treat (as long as it’s not expected).
Have them Brainstorm: Encourage your children to think of unique ways to give to others in need.
Let them Share: Sometimes, my daughter likes to share all of her treats and hardly gets any for herself. I catch myself telling her not to share so much. Although it seems obvious, don’t forget to allow your children to give generously.

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Books that Teach Values: Generosity

The Joy of Giving
Brother and Sister Bear are given money to buy Christmas presents. They think about what they can buy themselves. After remember the real reason for Christmas they have a change of heart and decide to buy gifts for everyone else. Ages 2+

The Widow’s Offering
This story retells the scene in Mark 12:41-44 of the poor widow woman giving her last pennies to the temple. The story is told in rhyme and accompanied by realistic illustrations. Ages 4+

Character for kids books

Character and Social Development Curriculum– The books included in this set will teach your children to act in accordance with Biblical virtues, like: love for God, respect for authority, hard work, self-discipline, personal accountability, and an awareness and concern for others.These books give parents practical ideas for fostering these virtues in their children’s day to day lives.

Activities that Teach Values: Generosity

Store Up Treasures in Heaven

Encourage generosity in your children with this fun craft and activity.

Decorate a small box like a treasure chest.

Give your children treasure a small item like play money,

or a jewel bead each time they are generous.

You can do this activity during a bible lesson, for the day, or as long as you like.

Reward them with a privilege rather than a prize or treat.

A Generous Heart is a Hard Gift to Give