Over the years I think that I have heard people give me over a thousand reasons for not being kind. I have yet to find a single one of them that was true. People have told me that you will be taken advantage of if you are kind. This may happen once in a while,… Read more »
Perseverance “My goodness I found some seeds. I wonder what we could do with this. Oh, I could plant it and grow wheat. But, that s a lot of work. I wonder who will help me.” Have you heard this story before? Have students share what they know about the story. List the sequence of… Read more »
Returning what you have borrowed in the same condition. Taking responsibility for learning: Getting help when you don’t understand something. Developing strategies that can help you learn. Completing homework. Taking the responsibility to be prepared. Being helpful before you are asked. Taking care of your possessions. Being accountable to friends and family, not making excuses…. Read more »
“It should be your care, therefore, and mine, to elevate the minds of our children and exalt their courage; to accelerate and animate their industry and activity; to excite in them an habitual contempt of meanness, abhorrence of injustice and inhumanity, and an ambition to excel in every capacity, faculty, and virtue. If we suffer… Read more »
For those who have a tough time controlling their anger, an anger management plan might help. Think of this as your emotional control class, and try these self-help anger management tips: ANGER MANAGEMENT TIP #1 Ask yourself this question: “Will the object of my anger matter ten years from now?” Chances are, you will see… Read more »
Character Cubes Characters are an important element of a story. The traits of a character can be stated, or they can be shown to the reader by the character s actions. For example, when you are reading a story, the writer might tell you that the main character is a generous person. The writer could… Read more »
Learn how to delay your impulsive responses by using these ideas! Anger is a normal, human emotion. It is intense. Everyone gets angry and has a right to his/her anger. Do you manage your anger? Do you allow anger to mobilize you in positive directions? Open, honest, and direct expression is the most effective way… Read more »
1. Be grown up, which means, be independent, take responsibility for yourself. When you step out, take risks, and succeed some people may be envious or fearful that they’re “losing” the former you. This can cause them to be critical of your new aspirations and plans. They become “dream stealers.” When you are overly concerned… Read more »
Implemented by the Pleasant Grove Elementary Schoo Pleasant Grove Elementary School 150 Reagan Road Stockbridge, Georgia 30281 – How often have you thought or said that you would pay someone back when they did something for you? During the week of February 12, the Pleasant Grove student council is encouraging everyone in our school community… Read more »
1. Model anger management. Mommy is feeling very angry right now, so I m going to take time to be alone and get some self-control. 2. Show respect. Don t participate by calling names or getting physical. 3. Give them words to express their anger. I know you are disappointed, or sad or frustrated. 4…. Read more »
