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Take Responsibility For Their Own Character By Tom Lickona, Director, Center for the 4th and 5th Rs This is an article that was printed in The Fourth and Fifth Rs: Respect and Responsibility, Volume 10, Issue 2, Winter 2004. (Center for the 4th and 5th Rs, School of Education, Cortland, NY 13045 www.cortland.edu/c4n5rs To ensure… Read more »

Selective Mutes Questions to ask: Are they shy?Are they depressed? Are they Anxious or Nervous? Could be related to Cognitive Disability, Language Impairment, or Emotional Distress. Most common in first two years of school. These children know that they are afraid but can’t explain why. Could be related to temperament Hold private conferences. Validate their… Read more »

Everyone reading this article is six inches away from experiencing huge successes and breakthroughs in their life. Six inches? Sure! That’s the distance between your ears. What I’m saying is we are designed with all the resources needed to make our fondest dreams come true. We only need to learn how to program our brain… Read more »

“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” — John Quincy Adams (1767-1848), 6th US President – John Quincy Adams

Emphasize the importance of adults modeling values in the classroom as well as in their everyday interactions. Help students clarify their values and build personal bonds and responsibilities to one another. Use the traditional curriculum as a vehicle for teaching values and examining moral questions. Encourage moral reflection through debate, journals, and discussion. Encourage values… Read more »

If You’re Happy and You Know It! If you re happy and you know it Clap your hands. If you re happy and you know it Clap your hands. If you re happy and you know it, Then your life will surely show it. If you re happy and you know it Clap your hands…. Read more »

Now Available: Gene Bedley’s Powerpoint Presentation CD’s If you have had an opportunity to attend one of Gene Bedley’s National Seminars you can now enjoy revisiting his seminar through our new CD Rom Powerpoint Presentations. Dozens of slides in vivid color make the presentation even more meaningful. You can order the CDs on-line at our… 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 »

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 »