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Raising The Next Generation of Patriots

As a mom, we can do our part in restoring our American culture by raising patriots right in our own home! Get started by using this kid-friendly version of the Cottage Meetings series. It is presented through fun and engaging activities, while teaching your children the principles of faith, family and freedom.

Our first series of virtual classes has concluded and the kids had lots of fun. We plan on having another virtual series later this year so stay tuned! In the meantime, you can use the resources, books and activities on this page to engage your children!

Cottage Meetings for Kids Intro

Monthly Lessons

Everything you need to get your Cottage Meetings for Kids started!

#1 - Anchored In Hope

#2 - No Place Like Home

#3 - Ladies First

#4 - Foundation of Faith

#5 - Valor of Virtue

#6 - Power of Patriotism

#7 - America: Share the Story

#8 - Capture the Sunshine

#9 - Time to Sow

#10 - Wheat and Chaff

#11 - Law of Harvest

#12 - Raising Patriots

Resources

Anchored in Hope - Cottage Meetings for Kids

Objective:

This theme introduces the four fundamentals of liberty – God, Family, The Founders' Constitution, and Virtuous and Moral Leadership.

We need them to stay anchored in hope as we secure and maintain the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our prosperity.

Kids
Lesson #1

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Outline

Activity Day
General Resources

There's No Place Like Home - Cottage Meetings for Kids

Objective:

This theme introduces the significant role of the home and family in society and personal development and establishes the principle that liberty begins at home.

Kids
Lesson #2

Activity Day
Outline

Activity Day
General Resources

Ladies First - Cottage Meetings for Kids

Objective:

The purpose of this presentation is to help children realize the powerful influence of women in their home and family, the community, and the nation and teach the importance of having respect.

Kids
Lesson #3

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Outline

Activity Day
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A Foundation of Faith - Cottage Meetings for Kids

Objective:

This theme introduces the instrumental role that God and faith had in the founding of America. Faith is the first of the Three Pillars of Liberty; it lays the foundation where liberty can grow and prosper.

Kids
Lesson #4

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Outline

Activity Day
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The Valor of Virtue - Cottage Meetings for Kids

Objective:

This theme introduces the second Pillar of Liberty – Virtue. It illustrates how and why a virtuous citizenry is vital to sustaining liberty and invites discussion of the concept of “public virtue.”

Kids
Lesson #5

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Activity Day
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The Power of Patriotism - Cottage Meetings for Kids

Objective:

This theme introduces the third Pillar of Liberty, Patriotism. It’s manifested through devotion to a cause higher than oneself – not for what the Patriot knows in their mind, but for what they understand in their heart. This leads to lasting dedication to living and promoting the principles of liberty.

Kids
Lesson #6

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Outline

Activity Day
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America, Share the Story- Cottage Meetings for Kids

Objective:

This theme introduces the power of stories in promoting liberty and personal patriotism. As Americans, we need to know about our personal and collective stories; we also need to know what unites us as a people. Stories are a powerful medium to teach the Three Pillars of Liberty and the most effective method for planting seeds in the heart.

Kids
Lesson #7

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Outline

Activity Day
General Resources

Capture the Sunshine - Cottage Meetings for Kids - Moms for America

Objective:

This month’s theme is Capture the Sunshine. We have an essential need for figurative “sunshine” in our lives, just as a plant needs sunshine to grow healthy and strong. Beauty, inspiration, and gratitude can be likened to the “light” required for the nurturing of liberty within the hearts of people.

Kids
Lesson #8

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Outline

Activity Day
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A Time to Sow - Cottage Meetings for Kids - Moms for America

Objective:

This month’s theme is all about fortifying your home and strengthening your family. The Law of the Harvest suggests that if we take the time today to sow seeds of good manners, self-government and treasuring family relationships (like family dinner time), we will reap the benefits tomorrow. Quality family time is found in the small and simple things that are repeated consistently over time.

Kids
Lesson #9

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Activity Day
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The Wheat and the Chaff - Cottage Meetings for Kids - Moms for America

Objective:

This theme introduces the Constitution of the United States as established by our Founding Fathers. The title of the theme uses the analogy of separating the wheat from the chaff to distinguish between the original intent of the Constitution that we seek to learn and the alterations and misinterpretations that people often equate with the Constitution today.

Kids
Lesson #10

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Law of the Harvest - Cottage Meetings for Kids - Moms for America

Objective:

This theme introduces the concepts of self-reliance, family reliance and escaping government dependency. Participants will discover how a free people can use the principles of economics to gain prosperity.

Kids
Lesson #11

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Cottage Meetings for Kids Raising a New Generation of Patriots

Objective:

This theme celebrates planting seeds of patriotism and watching them bud and flourish. It highlights that we are infused with patriotism when we have a knowledge of who we are, what it means to be American, and what the dream of America is all about. During the last month of our program, we’ll have fun celebrating our love of country, freedom, what we’ve learned this year, our heritage, and the experience of becoming a liberty warrior.

Kids
Lesson #12

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Outline

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Cottage Kids General Resources

The Activity Day General Resource is full of fun, printable resources that can be utilized with each lesson.  These items will help your children to learn respect for the American flag, and teach them the American’s Creed and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.

Resources

Parent/Teacher
Manual

Additional
Resources

Activity Day
General Resources

Here’s How It Works

Cottage Meetings for Kids is divided into 12 modules following along with the topics from the Cottage Meeting Resource Guide. Each module is divided into 4 weeks with an Activity Day Outline and list of additional resources following the lessons. Each module features a read-a-loud book that families can read and discuss throughout the month. At the end of each month you can unite with other families to participate together in the Activity Day. This works well when families are reading the same book and going through the same lessons on their own and then come together to share their experiences and reinforce the principles at the Activity Day. Age is not a factor, togetherness is the key (Kids in Pre-K through 12th grade are welcome). The only requirement we have is that you HAVE FUN!

Once you’ve completed the 12 lessons, there will be a Liberty Warrior Graduation Certificate that you can print out to acknowledge your child(ren)’s amazing achievements.

Please note:  You will need the Activity Day General Resources PDF, which includes printable cut-outs, for every Activity Day. Some Activity Days require supplemental resources that can be found in the Activity Day Outline PDF.

Cottage Meetings for Kids Helping to Raise Patriots

This Parent’s Manual supplies you with additional resources, books, and ideas to incorporate into each of the monthly lessons. You’ll find inspirational stories, and detailed outlines for each of the 12 lessons.

Cottage Kids General Resources

Fun, printable resources that can be utilized with each lesson.  These items will help your children to learn respect for the American flag, and teach them the American’s Creed and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.