“Excellence becomes a lifestyle only when we practice the Golden Rule without giving it a second thought. That’s possible when we elevate the worth of others to the same level we hold for ourselves. Les Giblin, an authority on human relations, says that our actions must be genuine.
Knowledge is the Mother of all Virtues; All Vice Proceeds from Ignorance. – Author Unknown
The greatest glory is not in never failing but in rising up every time we fall. – Confucius
A Tribute to My Dad I was cleaning out the cabin recently and I ran across Dad’s old tool chest. As with most of his things they were second hand and heavily used. I began to throw out most of the contents knowing that most people would pass them by in a garage sale, but… Read more »
The Orange County Register After reading your article about the values and ethics program at El Camino Real Elementary School, I feel compelled to let my family get their own Cheerios this morning and share my experience at El Camino. This program works! We left another Irvine elementary school after five years. We had friends,… Read more »
As schools, families, and communities identify and list outcomes and standards for their children, it is clear that the list can not be complete without including values. Developing strategic learners and problem solvers always is included, but the inventory also must include respectful listeners, integrity and responsibility. Knowledge and the expertise to prepare young people… Read more »
Preschool teachers have often asked what are the three main areas I can give WBR (without being reminded) cards to my class for appropriate behavior. Here’s one idea for the 3 areas to print on back of cards so you can check off and put into a basket. The children know that they can receive… Read more »
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Character Education Program Similar to his work at Orange High School, Brent Bailey took his school name and with the students turned it into a working document to develop character of the kids within his school. In Brent s own words Foundational to what I believe makes schools and people successful is character. The students… Read more »
1-Asking kids to play or join them in playing with others. 2-Being honest. 3-Listening to them. 4-Keeping secrets and promises. 5-Apologizing if they hurt someone s feelings. 6-Making your friends feel special. – Gene Bedley
