From grocery store lines that feel endless to ice cream shops that run out of sprinkles, the Jones kids get more practice with patience than they ever expected. Allison wrestles with a juice-soaked chore chart, Addison faces the tragedy of “emotional starvation,” and Ana discovers that even chocolate sprinkles can surprise you when you give them a chance. With Dad’s reminder to Wait, Breathe, Pray, the whole family learns that patience isn’t boring—it’s brave. By the end of the week, they discover that waiting with trust makes every blessing taste a little sweeter.

Storms don’t just happen outside—they sometimes rumble through the Jones house too. From toppled chore charts and board game meltdowns to spilled grape juice and soggy shoes, each child faces their own “inside weather.” With Dad’s new family tool—Count, Cool, Choose—the kids learn how to pause, breathe, and respond instead of exploding. Through laughter, mistakes, and even a church object lesson with a pressure cooker and a teapot, the Jones family discovers that anger doesn’t have to leave a mess. When storms roll in, patience, forgiveness, and God’s Word can always bring the sunshine back.

Friendliness Week continues, and the Jones kids soon discover that kindness takes creativity—and sometimes courage. Allison’s careful “Friendliness Plan” gets tested when a classmate stumbles, Addison helps turn a cafeteria spill into teamwork, and Ava Grace shows even a grumpy neighbor the gentleness of a kind word. From church greeter duty to a Saturday service project, the family learns that friendliness isn’t just a school assignment—it’s hospitality with shoes on, walking across streets, sitting with the lonely, and even rebuilding fences. By week’s end, the Joneses discover that every “hello” leaves a door open for God to work.

It’s Friendliness Week at school, and the Jones kids are on a mission to practice kindness in every corner of their day. From the introduction of a brand-new Friendship Bench, to Addison bravely inviting the shy new girl Maya to sit with her, to Ava Grace’s gentle gift of a sunflower sticker, each child learns that even the smallest “hello” can open a big door. But as friendships shift and invisible fences appear, the Jones family begins to see that real friendliness requires more than a smile—it takes courage.

When a silly misunderstanding on the playground turns into a full-blown rumor, the Jones kids learn just how quickly gossip can spread—and how much it can hurt. Addison finds herself at the center of a wild story about mice, fainting, and the teacher’s lounge, all thanks to Ana’s exaggerated retelling. As whispers grow louder, Dad steps in with a powerful lesson: words can build up or tear down, but once spoken, they can’t be taken back. Through honesty, forgiveness, and a chapel object lesson involving toothpaste, the Jones family discovers that the antidote to gossip is truth spoken with kindness.

In this heartwarming adventure, the Jones kids discover that kindness can turn an ordinary school day into something extraordinary. From standing up for a shy new classmate with a dinosaur lunchbox to launching their very own “Secret Kindness Club,” Allison, Addison, Ana, and Ava Grace find creative ways to spread encouragement around the playground and classroom.

But when glitter pens explode at home and tempers flare, the sisters learn an important truth: kindness isn’t just for the playground or public—it starts with family. Through laughter, mishaps, and Mom and Dad’s gentle guidance, the Jones children discover that being kind to those closest to us is the greatest mission of all.

Grandpa shares the story of the Jones family’s first day of a brand-new school year. Between Addison’s fashion choices, Ana’s whirlwind energy, Allison’s bossy leadership, and Andy’s flair for attention, the Jones house is buzzing with chaos and laughter. But little Ava Grace faces a much bigger challenge — the fear of something new. With a gentle reminder from Scripture and the courage to reach out, she discovers the blessing of friendship and learns that God is with us in every new beginning.

A heartwarming tale of faith, courage, and family fun that reminds children (and grown-ups) to trust God when facing the unknown.