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by Elizabeth Wagele
The author adaptation of the Enneagram for young children is a great way to introduce this ancient and universal wisdom to your children, grandchildren, and to your classroom students. She has woven the characteristics of the nine Enneagram types into a charming, cleverly illustrated story of nine different animals preparing for a birthday party. While helping the serious and "perfect" Walter One search for the lost birthday cake, they demonstrate their particular types.
The short story highlights the different gifts of each of the nine types and provides some insight on how to motivate/encourage children of each type. Checklists in the back list behavioral traits of each of the nine types to help teachers and parents determine a particular child's type.
The book is better directed at adults working with children than at children. The search for the birthday cake is fun and engaging while it introduces children to the NINE TYPES OF KIDS, each with special gifts. When kids compare themselves to others, which they inevitably do, they now have this template of different types to help them understand why we don't all have the same needs or reactions. They can begin to understand why some of us are naturally fearful, others bold; some of us are studious while others are adventurous; and why some of us are easily angered and others very mellow.
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Parenting Resolutions for Character Builders, The Best Three Ever!
Desmond Tutu said, "You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as your are to them."
Parents, you can help your gift grow into the best family ever by choosing the three resolutions below. Find out what they are and how to keep them.
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