Here is the next batch of coloring pages in the Writing the ABC's on Little Hearts series. This is a series of coloring pages Lydia is drawing to gently teach good habits and virtues to little ones - click here for the earlier pictures.
P is for Peacemaker, and we have a boy acting as Peacemaker between two children arguing over a truck. Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God!
Q is for Quiet, and we have children playing and reading Quietly on the floor so as not to disturb the person resting on the couch. Learning to be Quiet out of respect for others is an important virtue, whether it's for Dad snatching a little rest on the couch, a baby napping, a sick person or Grandma desiring a little peace and quiet, or the reverence required while in church. Shhhhh...
R is for Respect, and the picture illustrates the Respect that should be shown to others, especially someone older than oneself. The boy has stood up to greet his Grandma and is offering her his chair.
S is for Sacrifice and we have a picture of a girl offering the Last Cookie to her little brother. There is so much to teach little ones about the concept of Sacrifice, and the little lesson of the cookie can go a long way to demonstrate putting others first, practicing self-denial and mortification, the Golden Rule, and the little way of St. Therese. Sacrifice brings joy as we conquer our selfishness, little step by little step.
T is for Tell the Truth. The boy has broken his mother's china and has come to her to Tell her the Truth. Perhaps he was running in the house or throwing a ball indoors and the inevitable has happened. Mother appreciates his Truthfulness, and we can discuss the importance of Telling the Truth at all times even when it's difficult to do so.
YEAH!!!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! My girls will be so excited tomorrow! :)
Posted by: brenda | September 15, 2010 at 12:35 AM
Oh, goody. Thank you to Lydia. I have an ABC-obsessed 4-year-old right now. (I blame Signing Time!)
Posted by: Kristyn | September 15, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Thank you, to both you and Lydia!
Posted by: Louise | September 15, 2010 at 12:46 PM
These are so wonderful...I just love them!
Also want to tell you that my 11 year-old daughter is quite hooked on this blog and on Josiah's (she is wondering when he will post again!). We both love the creativity and find it so inspiring!
Posted by: Nadja | September 16, 2010 at 07:59 AM
Oooohhh!!! I was coming to your blog to link up to the earlier virtue coloring pages for my blog and am so excited to see the newest line of pages. I don't know who's more excited--me or my daughter. Thanks so much for sharing your time and efforts with us in blog world.
Posted by: TinyActions | September 18, 2010 at 02:27 PM
These are just beautiful- what a wonderful idea! I'm teaching the alphabet this year and we will TOTALLY be using these pages! How old is Lydia? Her drawings are amazing. I love the look on the mother's face for the "truth" page. Thanks so much for posting these. They're a real blessing! :-)
Posted by: Lacy @ Catholic Icing | September 18, 2010 at 03:29 PM
Dear Kimberlee,
I love that you continue to share these with us. The artwork is lovley and the ideas perfect.
Thank you
God Bless
Gae
Posted by: Gae | September 18, 2010 at 09:34 PM
Kimberlee and Lydia - well done! These are perfect in so many ways - the simple lines and white space. They are ideal for grace and courtesy lessons. Simple and to the point. Better an image to consider and a short explanation than volumes of text on 'character'. I love them.
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Posted by: Buy Viagra | September 21, 2010 at 12:11 PM
These are wonderful! We love that there are children simply portraying each virtue. My girls have been making up back stories, like for the letter "I" (I'm sorry) they suspected that the girl was bringing juice to her room and she spilled it. Can't wait for the next set. :)
Posted by: Patty | September 27, 2010 at 03:15 PM
Kimberlee, these pages are one big reason that I think you have a lovely blog!
http://siblingrevelries.blogspot.com/2010/10/one-lovely-blog.html
My kids totally GET these pages and it's so easy to explain these virtues to them with the help of these pages. Thanks again!
Posted by: Patty | October 06, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Thank you so much for sharing these coloring pages!!! I just discovered them recently. We love them! These pages really resonate with my children. Thank you to Lydia for her wonderful illustrations. Will look forward to the last installment! :) Also, I've really enjoyed your blog; what an amazing family you have. God bless.
Posted by: Andy | March 06, 2011 at 04:37 PM
I'm looking for letters in the later part of the alphabet but cannot find them! sorry for wasting your time but could you let me know the link for them??? thanks I LOVE this idea!! they are beautiful
Posted by: chelsea | April 23, 2011 at 07:19 AM
Does Lydia have any plans to finish the series? ;-)
Posted by: Lacy | May 27, 2011 at 03:04 PM
Love these pages!! I have all except u-z. Would love to get them to finish out the alphabet book to do with my little ones!!!
Posted by: julie | June 02, 2011 at 03:08 PM
Do you have the pages for u-z? I would love to make a complete alphabet book if possible! What a fantastic idea. Thanks.
Posted by: Joelle | August 04, 2011 at 12:01 PM