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Forgiveness as a Core Value
Descriptions of Forgiveness as a Core Value and how the other qualities support it.
Reading List Roundup: Forgiveness Picture Books
A curated reading list for teaching Forgiveness—plus a printable download and a link to the full Forgiveness bookshelf on Goodreads.
Forgiveness as a Sidekick Quality
Descriptions of how Forgiveness supports the other qualities.
Christian Character Clubhouse: Prodigal Snacking
A Christian family activity that encourages Forgiveness.
Fun with Character: The Cookie Thief
Explore the complexity of Forgiveness and self-reflection through Valerie Cox’s classic poem, "The Cookie Thief." This lesson challenges students to consider how quick we are to judge others and the humility required to forgive ourselves when we realize we were the ones in the wrong.
Fun with Character: Lighten Up
Help students visualize the weight of holding onto grudges with this powerful heart-based activity. By "coloring in" a heart with grievances and "erasing" them through forgiveness, students learn how to choose a lighthearted life and the importance of forgiving themselves.
Fun with Character: The 4 A’s of Apologizing
Go beyond a simple "I'm sorry" with this practical guide to meaningful apologies. By following the four A's—Admit, Apologize, Ask, and Alter—students learn how to take responsibility for their actions and rebuild trust in their relationships.
Fun with Character: The Gift of Forgiveness
Discover how Forgiveness acts as a gift for both the giver and the receiver through this interactive "gift box" activity. By practicing the language of apologies and reconciliation, students learn that letting go of grudges creates a lighter heart and a more positive community.
Praying For Christlike Character: Forgiveness
Christian prayers to help us build Forgiveness.
Family Character Clubhouse: Just Flush It Away!
A family activity on Forgiveness. Includes a download that teachers can send home with their students.
Interviewing with a Character Lens: Forgiveness
Hiring for character helps organizations build stronger teams because character qualities shape how people make decisions, handle challenges, and work with others.
Connecting Forgiveness to the Biology Curriculum
Use concept of enzymes from your Biology curriculum to teach Forgiveness
Read to Lead: Forgiveness at Work
A featured workplace book—Forgiveness at Work—with a reflection question and Goodreads link to our book list.
Picture Book Pick: This Is Just to Say: Poems of Apology and Forgiveness
A featured Forgiveness picture book—This is Just to Say—with a read-along link and ready-to-use classroom discussion questions.
No Matter How You Say It: Forgiveness
A quick language-and-meaning snapshot of Forgiveness, showing the word origins, sign language, and common idioms anyone can discuss.