This wall decoration idea became a parenting idea around our house. I love Zelda (obviously), and I thought its core virtues of Power, Wisdom, and Courage would be a great way to teach my kids how to be, you know, good people and stuff.

I carved out a Triforce symbol in the base piece, then made the three separate parts so they would fit inside and stay removable. If the child does something to exhibit or develop one of these virtues, they are awarded the corresponding Triforce. They may keep it up to one week, and it can be used any time during that week to grant a wish (wishes are predetermined, since we encourage vivid imaginations at our house—you wouldn’t believe the wishes they’d come up with otherwise).

What nerdy ways are you bringing up your kids, or how did your parents incorporate nerd culture into your moral upbringing?