Courage

The meaning of Courage (noun) is: “the ability to do something that frightens you or to show bravery.” For example, “she called on all her courage to face what she did not want to do.”

The quality of showing courage means to be brave and to do the right thing, not the easy thing – this is rooted in the character and nature of God. For example, “I showed courage to stand up for that person who was being bullied.” For a child, courage might look like doing something they don’t really want to do, such as trying a new skill or sport, or talking to an adult about their concerns.

Thought for the half term:  Someone showing courage is able (but not necessarily happy or confident!) to do the right thing and not just the easy thing – to care about others and follow their moral compass and feelings. How can we show courage? By searching Google, there are lots of resources to find more about how you can help your child show courage and use the language in a meaningful way. Look at the sheet at the bottom of the page and talk about courage with your children.

Use this video as a starting point to talk about courage with your child:

Use the sheets below to teach your child about courage in more detail: