Values in Action! is the name of the outstanding character education work of Gene Bedley. Gene has been one of America’s exceptional leaders in the character education field for many years. One of the many publications produced by Values in Action! is Essential Ethics Education for Teens. In the workbook Gene has produced his Rules… Read more »
Effort only releases it’s reward after you refuse to quit. – Gene Bedley
Choose one of the ideas below and you’ll see better anger manager skills… 1. Put angry, abusive words kids say in the Anger Bag (paper bag) and have them wrinkle the bag every time they put a hurtful word inside. Kids can smooth out the Anger Bag with kind words. I would make a list… Read more »
Clothespin Activity by Jason M. Wallin, Oak Harbor, Washington, USA. This activity is to encourage the use of the intrinsic muscles of the hand (the small muscles in the fingers) or the arches of the hand (the muscles that bend the fingers towards the palm or towards the thumb). If you are working on the… Read more »
“In education, as in life, we are formed by our atmosphere without knowing it. We store up unconsciously spiritual tissue of whose nature and importance we are unaware. Later we come to know and appreciate the influences that have formed us. For the mind is like a garden. Seeds are scattered on the soil and… Read more »
An effective technique for decreasing discipline problems is to devote more time in role playing procedures. In such a training, a teacher demonstrates step by step how to follow their instructions prior to the time they actually are expected to follow directions. Preparing clear steps and reminders to students for classroom procedures enables them to… Read more »
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic. – Author Unknown
When it’s time to clean up, rather than ringing a bell try using a magic word to improve listening skills along with the bell signal. You can ring the bell and give directions to clean up however the children are taught to keep playing/working until you add the magic word. The children are really proud… Read more »
STAYIN’ IN SCHOOL You can do it if you put your mind to it! Hey, all you kids! Won’t you listen to me? I’m gonna talk about life and how it could be. Stayin’ in school is what I want you to know, That education is the way to go. Learn how to read, and… Read more »
The abundant life does not come to those who have had a lot of obstacles removed from their path by others. It develops from within and is rooted in strong mental and moral fiber. – William Mather Lewis
