Character Building Placemat
from A to Z
The ABC Character Building Placemats turn everyday meals into opportunities for learning, conversation, and character building. Each placemat features the uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet, along with 52 positive character qualities for you and your children to explore together.
From A is for Active to B is for Brave, children can learn their ABCs while discovering the virtues that help them become caring, thoughtful, and responsible people. What better place to talk about the qualities you want your children to develop than around the family dinner table?
52 Virtues. A Year of Family Conversations!
Choose one virtue each week and explore the alphabet together. Or skip around and focus on the qualities that seem especially important that day.
Did you notice your child gently petting the dog? That’s a wonderful opportunity to talk about being nurturing!
Did someone share a toy or help a sibling? Talk about generosity or kindness.
The short definitions on the placemats are just a starting point. Ask questions, share examples, and encourage children to think about what each virtue looks like in everyday life. As children grow, your conversations can grow with them. You may even discover that you and your children have different ideas about what a particular virtue means!
Why Teach Children the Language of Virtues?
Children need words to understand their experiences, recognize their feelings, and describe the qualities they see in themselves and others. Learning the language of virtues helps them recognize positive character traits and find ways to practice them.
These conversations can help children develop greater self-awareness, emotional understanding, and an appreciation for the qualities that strengthen family relationships.
And let’s be honest: adults need reminders, too! These placemats give the whole family a chance to think about the kind of people we want to be.
Practical Enough for Everyday Use
These aren’t ordinary paper placemats. They’re made from heavy, soft, washable fabric that can stand up to everyday family meals.
Each placemat measures 12 x 16 inches, providing plenty of room for a plate and silverware while helping catch drips and crumbs. The fabric is stain-resistant and machine washable for easy cleanup.
We even tested one with spaghetti and meatballs! After rubbing the mess into the sample, it washed off like new.
A Great Choice for the Whole Family
You can purchase a single placemat for your child or take advantage of the special price on a set of four. With four placemats, everyone at the table can join the conversation.
These placemats also coordinate with our ABCs of Virtue Refrigerator Magnets and ABCs of Virtue Flag Sets. Use them together to surround your children with positive words and opportunities to learn about character throughout the day.
Make every meal an opportunity to grow! The ABCs of Virtue Placemats help families learn, talk, laugh, and discover the many qualities that make life better
Pamela M. –
These are great work best on a large table as they are big placemats