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MAXIMize the Moment or
MAXIMize the Moment Junior (for schools)

Why Do Teachers and Administrators Like MAXIMize the Moment® and MAXIMize the Moment Junior?

  • Meet public school character education requirements;
  • Reinforce concepts taught in school character education initiatives;
  • Priced right — low yearly fee charged by school, not by class or frequency of use;
  • Are relevant to the age group;
  • Provide opportunities for teachers to reinforce concepts throughout the week;
  • Supported by website — access to archived character development materials.

  • Can easily be integrated into existing curriculum; and
  • Developed by character education curriculum specialists.
Why Should Schools Use MAXIMize the Moment® or
MAXIMize the Moment Junior?

  • Maxims are drawn from historic and contemporary axioms of practical wisdom, adages, proverbs and aphorisms that illustrate a fundamental principle, general truth or rule of conduct;
  • Maxims convey lessons that help individuals develop and cherish good character traits;
  • Maxims are non-partisan, non-sectarian in nature;
  • Maxims meet diverse family and community needs — recognize and respect beliefs and cultural traditions, geared toward the surrounding community’s investment in the individual; and,
  • Maxims are presented in the context of current event or a particular problem that students face.

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MAXIMize Your Family Time and
MAXIMize Your Family Time Junior (for home)

Why Do Families Like MAXIMize Your Family Time and
MAXIMize Your Family Time Junior?

  • Provide background resources about the character traits addressed;

  • Supporting materials offer guidelines to help make your family discussion more meaningful;

  • Include discussion starter questions designed specifically for use at home;

  • Reinforce the character education program at your child's school;

  • Are relevant to the age group;

  • Priced right-only $25 for a 36 week subscription; and,

  • Supported by website-access to archived character development materials.
Why Should Families Use MAXIMize the Your Family Time and
MAXIMize Your Family Time Junior?

  • Maxims are drawn from historic and contemporary axioms of practical wisdom, adages, proverbs and aphorisms that illustrate a fundamental principle, general truth or rule of conduct;
  • Maxims convey lessons that help individuals develop and cherish good character traits;
  • Maxims are non-partisan, non-sectarian in nature;
  • Maxims meet diverse family and community needs — recognize and respect beliefs and cultural traditions, geared toward the surrounding community’s investment in the individual; and,
  • Maxims are presented in the context of current event or a particular problem that students face.
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