Welcome to this month’s Character Trait – Citizenship! As we wrap up our Herculean Quests, it is interesting to consider our relationship with others in our community.
SLO Classical Academy defines Citizenship as:
Recognizing one’s place in the greater communities (family, school, local and country) through active service and respectful devotion to the community’s members, values and standards.
Catch Phrase: Everyone Counts.
Forging Citizenship:
Use the discussion prompts and questions below to dig deep with your kids about the character trait of citizenship, what it means and how they can be good citizens.
- First, ask your kids if they can define Citizenship.
- Read with them the SLOCA definition. See how the definitions compare.
- What makes a community?
- What communities are you a part of? Do you like being a part of these communities? What do you appreciate about them?
- What are the qualities of a good citizen?
- What responsibilities do you have as a citizen? What privileges do you have?
- What are some things we can do to serve our family, our school, our city, or our country in these current times?
- Can one person make a difference? Can you think of an example (or more), perhaps someone studied this year?
- What does “Everyone counts” mean to you?
- For older students, as we study Ancient Roman times, discuss how one claimed Roman citizenship and why Augustus Caesar called himself “first citizen” of Rome.
- Imagine what the world would be like if we all just lived for ourselves.
- Take the time to make an acrostic of “CITIZENSHIP”. (For example: C-Community or Country, I-Indispensable or Indivisible, etc.) Display it in your home to remind you of this month’s character trait.
- Search for quotes from people that you think exemplify citizenship. Share them as a family or write them up.
- If you could pick one person that you know to be “Citizen of the Month” who would you pick and why?
Below are printables for your home school space!
