How to Teach Resourcefulness

May 4, 2009

Resourcefulness- This is one of my favorite topics, it goes hand in hand with creativity that we discussed earlier. Christians often call this Stewardship.

We have a responsibility to be resourceful with all that God entrust to us; from our belongings, to our money, to our time. Our culture is so wasteful, not just with items, but with time.

Ask yourself these questions, then ask your children:

~Do you plan to make the most of each day, looking to complete a task, learn something new or help someone? 

~Do you save money for emergencies?

~Do you save all you can so you can have more to give to those in need?

~Do you try to live below your means or do you spend as much as you make?

~Does your home, yard, car, bicycle show that you are thankful for what you have and you value it enough to take good care of it?

~Are there services or items that you can do/make for yourself rather than pay someone else to do?

~Do you spend more hours a day working or playing?

I Will:

(from Character Journal)

"I WILL save more and spend less." 

"I WILL make good use of what I already have." 

"I WILL look for the best value."

"I WILL budget my money, time, and energy." 

"I WILL not confuse what I need with what I want." 

"I will see value in objects, ideas, and people."

"I will repair, reuse, and recycle "

"I will make wise use of my time, talents, energy, and mind."

"I will give away or sell the things I do not use."

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