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 »
The Parrot A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird’s mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird’s attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft… Read more »
I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. – Abraham Lincoln
In an after school program Every two weeks students are introduced to a different Habit of the Heart. They define the quality before they move on to academic assignments and art activities meant to expose the child to human traits such as empathy and compassion. During the conflict resolution and community service phase, students learn… Read more »
We like to play Musical Chairs but we don’t like how competitive it can be for younger kids. Instead we leave all the chairs in and have the kids go around the circle in different steps like skipping, hopping, crawling, animal walks, etc. When the music stops everyone gets a chair and there are no… Read more »
A separate course or integrated into every discipl The question of making Character Development an integral part of all disciplines or treated as a separate entity needs to be carefully examined. We have designed activities for both approaches. For example, our activity for studying the “Character’s Character” is an integral part of every piece of… Read more »
The Story of Hellen Keller The Story of Jackie Robinson The Miller, His Son and Donkey – Aesop Move Over Twerp – Alexander, Martha A Weed is a Flower – Aliki Wiley and the Hairy Man – Bangs, Molly Mary of Mile 18 – Blades, Ann Katy Did It – Boutis, Victoria Wagon Wheels –… Read more »
A loving heart, a gentle smile, A warm and tender touch, We give so many things in life But nothing means as much. A little inspiration When someone loses hope, A kind word of encouragement When they no longer seem to cope. A simple phrase, “I love you” When no one else is there, Taking… Read more »
Hey Little Ant Now here’s a book that will make you see things differently. It’s all about perspective, and seeing someone else’s point of view. It’s called Hey Little Ant. It’s about a boy who has a close encounter with a tiny ant. The ant has big responsibilities. He has a large family that he… Read more »
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire, If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations Because they give… Read more »
