Character education is a priority in many schools nationwide. Congress even appropriated millions in grants for states to provide such programs, designed to promote community values in students. A museum in Pooler, Ga., outside Savannah, also took that message to heart. The Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum, which commemorates the sacrifices of U.S. airmen… Read more »
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. — Chinese proverb – Chinese Proverb
There are all kinds of reminders that a teacher can create to assist children in remembering what they need to do in order to follow through on their jointly created plans and agreements. You might want to review the steps of making an agreement below. 1. It’s critical to make and verbalize the agreement by… 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
Publish a grade level/school newsletter Respect Factor and distribute it throughout your grade level and school both to students and parents. The Respect Factor can include stories and interviews written by student reporters. Stories, photographs, cartoons, charts and award notification or contests may accompany the articles. Reporters can watch for role models of respect –… Read more »
He drew a circle That shut me out. Heretic, rebel, A thing to flout! Love and I Had the wit to win. We drew a circle That took him in. Author Unknown – Author Unknown
“Hold Your Children responsible for their own actions. Sixty-three percent of failing students blame others for their failures.” – Gene Bedley
“Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide character; and character fixes our destiny.” – Tryon Edwards
We’ve all experienced rejection and loss in our lives and the feelings that are associated with being “Turned Down” As we examine our reaction to rejection I would suggest the following ideas to assist and strengthen you when you encounter rejection in your life. 1. Reject Rejection- If you know you’ll experience rejection yet you… Read more »
Is your heart heavy laden with anger; Are you wounded by the pierce of a word That was spoken with thought unregarded; Are you hurt by the things that you heard? Do the sun and its rays all elude you; Do your eyes never light in a smile? Are you plagued with a need to… Read more »
