A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders of the World.” Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes: 1. Egypt’s Great Pyramids 2. Taj Mahal 3. Grand Canyon 4. Panama Canal 5. Empire State Building 6. St Peter’s Basilica 7. China’s Great Wall… Read more »
This is a thing that we all should work at constantly I don’t mean just the second effort I mean go after it Pick your goal and start for it Courage to stretch your comfort zone Have the courage to do new things Tie courage and persistence together Not even the stars are your restrictions… Read more »
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education alone will not; the word is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. – Calvin Coolidge
A person’s self-concept is established by what he/she thinks the most important persons in his/her life think of him/her. The question for each of us: Who is the most important person in our life? – Charles H. Cooley
On many air conditioning and heating units there is a small unit on the wall. It has two things in it, a thermometer and a thermostat. Are you a thermometer or a thermostat? A thermometer measures the temperature. A thermostat changes the temperature. Anyone can describe a situation, or complain about a situation, Why not… Read more »
“In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is that the most difficult way is, in the long run, the easiest.” – Henry Miller
Everytime your class gets a compliment take a 1 inch strip of construction paper and make it into a circle and hang it from the ceiling When the chain hits the ground they get a compliment party. – Candice Desmond
To the Tune of “Shortin Bread” Song to Encourage Kids to Sit Down. Sing as the children are sitting down. Child’s name Came over and sat right down Child’s name Came over and sat right down Good for you! Child’s name Came over and sat right down Child’s name Came over and sat right down… Read more »
“It is easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up to them.” – Alfred Adler
One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head. She looked at her mother and inquisitively asked, “Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?” Her… Read more »
