Lesson 2: Train Up a Child

In the following lesson, we will begin discussing the process of training a child in the way they should go. Training is a marathon not a sprint. We will explore teaching our children through role-play and age appropriate training times, as well as intentionally planning and persevering in training our children to develop godly character.

• Lesson #2 | T.R.A.I.N. Outline Handout
• Lesson 2 Guided Questions Handout
• Lesson 2 Quiet Time series Handout
• Teaching the Moral Reason Why Lesson

Virtue/Character Training

Begin your virtue training journey with these foundational resources and sample virtue binders, which you can customize to suit your family’s unique needs and help build a strong family identity. For additional tools focused on specific virtues, be sure to explore our full virtue resources page.

• Foundational Virtues Handout Our list of foundational virtues
• Virtue Worksheets Handout Sample worksheet and blank copy provided
• Santellan Character Document Handout Created by our friends, the Santellan family
• Groat Family Values Handout Created by our friends, the Groat family
• Printable T.R.A.I.N. Posters Fridge poster Printable posters to remember T.R.A.I.N

Establishing Routines and Habits

The following resources are designed to help you establish routines and training habits in your household. Training guides for ages 6–12 and 13+ are currently being developed. For more suggestions on Spiritual Rhythms and family devotionals, visit our Family Culture page.

• Biblical Parenting Guide 0-5 yrs Handout Training during the authoritative stage of parenting
• Sample Roles Calendar Handout We used this to help prioritize what was necessary
• Sample House Procedures Handout Procedures and household habits by the Santellans
• Self-Control Training Handout Instructions for blanket and self-control sit time.

Bite-Size Training Videos

Additional resources

You can find all of our recommended books and websites on our suggested reading page. These resources helped us shape our belief system about virtues. However, we do not necessarily subscribe to everything that is taught in each resource. Please use discernment.