There are some things we teach our children that matter more than anything else.
The Fruits of the Spirit are one of them.
Not as a list to memorize, but as something to recognize, practice, and grow into. This is the kind of formation that shapes the heart and becomes part of daily life.
That’s exactly why we created this.
Our Collaboration with Jack and Link Toys
We partnered with Jack + Link to design a limited edition Fruits of the Spirit Mini Writables™ set for hands-on, dry erase learning.
This set includes 9 fruit shapes, each paired with a Fruit of the Spirit:
- Apple → Love
- Banana → Joy
- Grapes → Peace
- Orange → Patience
- Pear → Kindness
- Pineapple → Goodness
- Lemon → Self-control
- Raspberry → Gentleness
- Pomegranate → Faithfulness
Each fruit becomes a simple, visual reminder that can be used for various hands-on learning and homeschool opportunities, including using it in conjunction with our Fruits of the Spirit Unit Study.
Why Hands On Learning?
Hands-on learning allows children to engage with what they are learning in a concrete and meaningful way.
Instead of only hearing about virtue, they are:
- Writing it
- Seeing it
- Connecting it to real situations
- Repeating it in a way that reinforces understanding
Using short, action-based phrases like:
- “Stay calm”
- “Soft words”
- “Pause”
helps simplify big ideas into something a child can actually practice. Writing directly on the dry erase fruit shapes creates a hands on experience of learning, erasing, and refining, which strengthens both comprehension and application over time.
The Fruits of the Spirit Unit Study
Fruits of The Spirit Unit Study for Homeschoolers
Help your children know, love, and live the 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit with this beautiful, hands-on Catholic activity bundle! Perfect for faith-filled family learning, this printable pack is designed for children ages 4–10 — with activities that younger kids can enjoy at a simple level and older children can use for deeper reflection, copywork, and Scripture study.
The Mini Writables can be used alongside our Fruits of the Spirit Unit Study that gives you a clear and structured way to teach all 9 (and 12) Fruits of the Spirit in your home.
Inside the study, you’ll find:
- Simple descriptions of each fruit
- A clear explanation of the 9 vs 12 Fruits of the Spirit
- The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit with child-friendly language
- Activities designed specifically for use with the dry erase fruit shapes
- Reflection prompts and real-life application ideas
This is designed to be open-and-go and easy to use with multiple ages. (Geared towards ages 4-10)
Why These Work Great Together
The Mini Writables are the tool.
The unit study is the framework.
When used together:
- The lesson is clear
- The application is natural
- The repetition happens throughout the day
You are not adding more to your plate. You are making what already matters more intentional and easier to apply to real life. The fruits of the spirit are essential to faith formation and this unit study makes these important virtues understandable and fun.
Limited Edition Reminder
The Fruits of the Spirit Mini Writables™ set from Jack and Link Toys is limited edition.
Once they are marked as sold out, they will likely not be restocked until next year.
If this is something you want to use in your homeschool, it’s worth grabbing them now while they are still available.
What This Is Really About
This is not about checking a box. It is about helping our children recognize virtue, and then choose it, and grow in it.
The Fruits of the Spirit are the evidence of a life rooted in God. When we make space for this kind of formation in our homes, we are building something that lasts far beyond any single lesson. Jack and Link Toys take learning off the page and make it hands-on and fun.
This is Homeschooling for Heaven™!
