Why have units around character traits?
Christian Character Grows True Christian education goes beyond a trained intellect. It transforms behavior. That is why KONOS designed its units around character traits rather than subjects, literature, or chronology. Instead of merely learning about biblical truths, KONOS kids do mounds of at-home, hands-on activities to practice Christ-like character traits. Training in Godly character is KONOS foremost objective, yet Godly character without academic knowledge and skills does not fully equip students. KONOS teaches children academic subjects while kids are learning to practice biblical principles. In the Cooperation unit, for example, kids read in the Bible about parts of the body cooperating, they study the various systems of the body, and then practice ways of cooperating at home. In the Orderliness unit, kids learn about Gods orderly universe while practicing their organizational skills in writing and in keeping their rooms clean. The whole family practices and applies what the Bi
