I created this set of 64 “What Would You Do” cards for the family, meant to spark honest conversation. You can read this post here for a little more background information. The questions on them do not have one correct answer. The idea is to get everyone talking and considering how they would truly respond, given their personalities and attitudes toward the different circumstances. In fact, if a family member doesn’t respond in the way you want them to, it is not the time to argue or ridicule, but to connect and converse.

You’ll notice that the set also includes cards titled “What Do You Notice” with drawings from nature on them. As children investigate the natural world around them, patiently attending to what they observe, it encourages them to show concern for the world around them. I have seen this grow right alongside their ability to care for others and to observe the thoughts and emotions of those around them. So because of the unique connection I find between these two objectives, these cards have been illustrated with raw images from my children’s nature journals over the years. You can observe the nature drawings together. Discuss what you notice and how it connects to things you’ve personally seen or experienced.