November 1, 2019

Message of the Month

Teaching Children Generosity

Adapted from: Teaching children the value of gratitude

Most adults have come to understand and appreciate gratitude and generosity. However, for many young children, it’s a concept that is difficult to understand the importance of. This season of Thanksgiving, use the following tips and advice to teach your children of its value.

Talk about it: The first step is quite simple: talk about it. Make it a tradition every day to talk about all of the good things that happened during the day. This not only lets them hear from you how to be grateful for all the good in their lives but they can also be a part of the pro- cess. Involvement is one of the best ways to learn. Lead by example.

Promote it: Have your children be generous to those less fortunate by donating some of their toys and clothes to a charity of their choice. Donate some items of your own as well. Children who see their parents donating their own possessions are more easily inspired to do the same. Lead by example.

Act on it: Get involved in goodwill projects with your children. This can be something that you put together for them to do, such as helping out a sick neighbor. You could also choose to help with projects run by clubs, schools, churches, shelters, foodbanks, or charities. Lead by example.

Keep up these practices daily and soon your children will learn to be generous and thankful all year long, not just at Thanksgiving.

DDKS 49th Annual Christmas Sale!

Once a year, we have a special sale on in stock inventory as well as special order items that we don’t normally carry in stock. This is a great time to purchase needed gear, weaponry and uniforms. Beginning on Friday, November 1st, we will provide a special Century Christmas Edition Sale Catalog for your convenience to be picked up at the front desk. Inside, you will find unique Martial Arts themed items, perfect to give as gifts this holiday season. Place your order at the school during regular class times and it will be delivered in time for Christmas. Keep in mind that DDKS will pay all shipping costs and will even have special discounts on most items! We will also provide you with a list of cash and carry items that will be in stock. This sale will be during regular class times only. There is a limited supply on some items; first come, first served. Write out your Christmas list and let’s get ready for a joyous Holiday Season!