A-Z Quest for the Virtue of Detachment

Our A-Z Quest for the Virtue of Detachment Worksheet Can Help Reflect on Having Self-Control.

Invite children to think about different ways to practice detachment and self-control with this fun, open-ended A-Z Quest for the Virtue of Detachment worksheet. Choose from two versions of this activity - one in color and the other in black-and-white.

How to Use the A-Z Quest for the Virtue of Detachment

To complete this virtue worksheet, fill in a word or phrase for each letter of the alphabet that illustrates a way to practice detachment. Some examples could include, A-asking for help, C-counting to ten, T-taking a walk, etc.

Students can work alone or in teams. Some players may want to score sheets for fun based on the number of words or phrases provided while other participants will choose to track who gives the most examples or play for points using the point gauge below. Just follow this simple point scale based on words beginning with the following letters:

A-Z Quest Point Scale

AEIOUW = 1 point

DHLNRST = 2 points

BCFGMPVJK = 3 points

QXYZ = 4 points

Total score for a fully completed A-Z Worksheet is 63pts.*

*Note: Some teachers may decide to award extra points for providing more than one answer to a letter. Be sure to establish rules at the beginning of each quest and feel free to make changes for subsequent quests as research skills improve.

Age: Gr. 4+
Focus: Fact recall
Theme: Virtue of detachment, ways to practice detachment or self-control, virtues
The worksheet is provided in both color and black-and-white versions.