Laying Down the Rails for Children - Simply Charlotte Mason
Laying Down the Rails for Children - Simply Charlotte Mason
Laying Down the Rails for Children - Simply Charlotte Mason
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Good habits shape good character.<br />
Just as a train’s direction is established by its track,<br />
good habits set <strong>the</strong> direction of our children’s lives <strong>for</strong> smooth running,<br />
now and into adulthood.<br />
We all know that changing thoughts and actions can be hard work. But <strong>for</strong>ming a good habit is<br />
easier when we are motivated and connected to <strong>the</strong> result.<br />
As <strong>Charlotte</strong> <strong>Mason</strong> said, " 'Sow a habit, reap a character.' But we must go a step fur<strong>the</strong>r back,<br />
we must sow <strong>the</strong> idea or notion which makes <strong>the</strong> act worth while."<br />
You see, great ideas are powerful motivators! And that’s where <strong>Laying</strong> <strong>Down</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Rails</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Children</strong> comes in.<br />
This companion to <strong>the</strong> award-winning book, <strong>Laying</strong> <strong>Down</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Rails</strong>, expands on <strong>the</strong> principles of good<br />
habits with a practical how-to guide and action plan to use with your children. It is filled with classic<br />
stories and Bible passages, beautiful poems, life activities, inspiring quotations—living ideas that will<br />
nestle into your children's minds and motivate <strong>the</strong>m toward <strong>the</strong> habits of good character.<br />
With <strong>Laying</strong> <strong>Down</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Rails</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Children</strong>, you will<br />
• Feed minds—Share classic stories, poems, Bible passages, and powerful quotations that feed <strong>the</strong> mind with<br />
wonderful ideas centered around each habit.<br />
• Inspire hearts—Discuss and practice practical ways to apply those motivating ideas in everyday life.<br />
• Encourage action—Outline a personal plan <strong>for</strong> your family in <strong>the</strong> Parent Prep section of each habit.<br />
• Build habits—Give focus and motivation to <strong>the</strong> whole family as you work on your selected habit.<br />
Start laying down <strong>the</strong> rails of good habits in your home today and see<br />
what a difference it can make!<br />
<strong>Charlotte</strong> <strong>Mason</strong><br />
<strong>Simply</strong><br />
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