The Bureau of Essential Ethics Education is currently working on a Value Based Mentoring program where 9th graders mentor 6th graders throughout their schooling experience. Some of the 20 minute mentoring sessions are listed below For more information you can write or email us of how you can start a program in your school. 1…. Read more »
Where does character develop the most?? In the classroom there is more teaching than learning ! In the commuity there is more learning than teaching! –
Little flowers grow near prairies and pastures. They grow in big, grassy fields and in pots on balconies. They also grow in pretty gardens, but the best place where little flowers grow, is where big flowers take care of them. by 8 year old Joshua Alexander and his 7 year old sister Dawn Alexander –… Read more »
Love Is the Anti-Drug: Truth, honesty, love and communication are the keys to keeping kids drug-free, according to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Download a brochure for parents on creating an honest, ongoing dialogue in your family. Beyond the brochure, there are several pages addressing things such as helping your child to cope with… Read more »
Dave Thomas is the founder and senior executive chairman of Wendy’s International. He is also the recipient of the Center for World Capitalism’s 1996 International Prize. There are all kinds of success and all kinds of ways to achieve it. I know bus drivers who are as successful as bankers. I know anonymous computer programmers… Read more »
We are challenged on every hand to work untiringly to achieve excellence in our life work. Not all men are called to specialized or professional jobs; even fewer rise to the heights of genius in the arts and sciences; many are called to be laborers in factories, fields, and streets. But no work is insignificant…. Read more »
Better Choice Chair Thank you for the Better Choices Chair. I used that today with a student who was disrespectful to me. It allowed me to respond to her without feeling angry and gave her time to figure out a better way. Frequently, “Can you find a better way to do that?” is a response… Read more »
1. Recognize the child most often has no role models for Respectful Approach / Response behaviors. Kids who demonstrate respect to their parentSecondary Schools have parents who value and model respect to their children. Demonstrated Consideration and High Regard are the bedrock behaviors of respect. 2.State your belief in a respectful and compassionate manner, There… Read more »
SUGGESTED FORMAT TO FOLLOW FOR CLASSROOM INFUSION Week 1 As a class develop a banner or display that encompasses our theme of respect. Display the banners on our doors or outside walls. Introduce respect as our school wide goal for this year. We will be focusing on respect for: self, others, democratic ideals, environment. Send… Read more »
Preparing their Children for the Beginning of a Ne What can parents do to prepare their children for the beginning of a new school year? A new year and a new beginning are times of great anticipation and excitement which can also be times of great anxiety and confusion. What a parent does before classes… Read more »
