On the 21st of the month, the best man I know will do what he always does on the 21st of the month. He’ll sit down and pen a love letter to his best girl. He’ll say how much he misses her and loves her and can’t wait to see her again. Then he’ll fold… Read more »
The 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coifed and makeup perfectly applied even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently… Read more »
DO? Do not worry over things that may never happen, and even if they happen, worry will not help. Do count your blessings before you count cares. RE? Radiate good will and a spirit of benevolence. Like laughter, it is infectious and makes yourself, as well as others, feel better. ME? Mete kindness, understanding, tolerance,… Read more »
When the students begin getting fidgety, we’ll stand up and do some movement to “Greg & Steve” music i.e., “Simon Says” with words, then the “Simon Says” without words for learning body parts, and listening skills. Each student names a body part or action. We may also listen to “Bean Bag Songs,” and follow the… Read more »
1-My Genetics Genetics explain predisposition, but they don’t excuse your behavior. You still have choices! 2- My Circumstances Character defects are often attempts to fill unmet needs, ie. the need for respect. If I don’t get enough positive attention I will get attention in a negative way. 3-My Choices Character defects are often positive qualities… Read more »
Confidence on the outside begins by living with integrity on the inside. – Brian Tracy
(Teacher sings first line and the kids echo her lines) Use the tune from “Are you sleeping Brother John?” Mo
Our school created the idea of “Hips and Lips” for walking in the hall. The students walk in the hall with one finger placed on their lips and the other hand on their hips. I wrote a jingle to go along with it. “Hips and lips is what we do, when we walk in the… Read more »
While walking in a toy store The day before today, I over heard a Crayon Box With many things to say. “I don’t like red!” said Yellow. And Green said, “Nor do I! And no one here likes Orange, But no one knows quite why.” “We are a box of crayons that really doesn’t get… 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 »
