When I use the question of the day tally reports, I make a check off sheet for the children to use. This check off sheet consists of an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper that has each child’s name and a small photograph. (The photos are extras from the photos that are put on… Read more »
“I get embarrassed that I let my parents down.” “I lie when I really want to get my way!” “If I tell a lie I get into trouble and get punished.” “When I tell a lie it really upsets my mother. My dad comes unglued!” “The worst lie I ever heard was when my sister… Read more »
“The only time you don’t fail is the last time you try anything — and it works.” – William Strong
Don’t kids love making masks! You can become something or someone totally different by covering the real you! But, they are no good unless you put them on your face.To make it work well, you must attach it. The final part of mask construction is doing the rubber band attachment. Now, it is ready for… Read more »
1. Hang pictures of heroes and heroines in halls or classrooms. 2. Institute a student tutoring program. 3. Promote service clubs with real missions for the school community. 4. Be vigilant about preventing and stopping scapegoating of one child by other children. 5. Create recognition programs and acknowledge something besides academic, athletic, or artistic achievement…. Read more »
Provide students with several 4×6 cards that describe an action that shows respect. Examples: Each student chooses a card and does what it says for the day. 1-Tell boys they have good ideas when they share good ideas in class. 2-Tell girls they have good ideas when they share good ideas in class. 3-Thank your… 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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