Presentations-Seminars-Keynotes 1. CLIMATE CREATORS

Teach children to respond to the things that get them angry by using humorous statements. Once kids get the hang of it you can invite them to make up some of their own. Humor tickles the tensions out of situations. I’m so mad I could bend some bees’ knees! I’m so angry I could rip… Read more »

Page Preparation We are exploring the development of a community-education partnership to support character education for our students at Kyrene de la Mirada Elementary School. A number of parents have already provided their preliminary input at a recent community and PTA meetings. This survey is another opportunity for you to express your recommendations regarding the… Read more »

Answer the following questions about your partner without speaking to them or communicating withthem at all. By just looking at them, write down a response you think best fits the question. If you feel uncomfortable about a question, just leave it blank. 1. What kind of music does he/she listen to? 2. Does he/she drink… Read more »

As the eyes of America’s basketball fans focus on the annual March Madness over the NCAA basketball tournament, it is important to remember the impact that the game has on countless Americans. No, I don’t mean the advertisements that entice us to buy a particular kind of shoe or drive a certain car. I mean… Read more »

I recognize that sports not only develops character but reveals character. As an athlete I will hold myself to the highest character standards possible. I pledge to exhibit self- control in each of my performances. I pledge to exhibit only the highest standards possible in respecting my opponent and the fans who expect me to… Read more »

Sung to the tune of “It’s a Small World!” We are working hard to choose a better way. We want to be responsible in every way. We can work, we can share. We will show that we care. Making choices every day. Better choices every day. Better choices every day. Better choices every day. It’s… Read more »

Africa Dream – E. Greenfield – New York: Harper, 1989 The Blind Man and the Elephant – L. Quigley – New York: Scribner’s & Sons, 1959 Brother Eagle, Sister Sky -A message from Chief Seattle – New York: Dial Books, 1991 Dragonfly’s Tale – K. Rodanas – New York: Clarion Books, 1991 The Golden Deer… Read more »

As this man stood in front of the group of high-powered overachievers he said, “Okay, time for a quiz.” Then he pulled out a one-gallon, wide-mouthed mason jar and set it on a table in front of him. Then he produced about a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one at a time, into… Read more »

HARDING U N I V E R S I T Y School of Education P. O. Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149-0001 is now offering a new distance education online graduate course: Fostering Character Development in Children Except for the final exam, the course will be done entirely by computer. Students will need internet access and… Read more »