Here is a poem that I made up and use to line up my 3/4 year old class. First I say, “When I call you, line up.” Then I recite the following poem: “If you have on red then you heard what I said.” (You heard me say line up.) “If you have on blue… Read more »
To encourage parental involvement I begin a bulletin board that will never be finished until everyone_s picture is up. The title of my bulletin board is “Someone Special came to Visit Me at School”. Anytime a parent or guest comes to visit them I take their pictures together and put up their pictures on the… Read more »
“Values are lighthouses, they keep you from crashing on the rocks!” – Dr. Laura Schlesinger
Perseverance “My goodness I found some seeds. I wonder what we could do with this. Oh, I could plant it and grow wheat. But, that s a lot of work. I wonder who will help me.” Have you heard this story before? Have students share what they know about the story. List the sequence of… Read more »
2002-2003 Jennifer Van Horik Counselor – Cerro Villa Middle School Orange CA Jennifer was the driving force in recognizing that kids that were not clear about the importance of respect in middle school relationships were not going to be effective as people. Her tireless efforts in promoting school wide Respect training has brought her district… Read more »
Song Lyrics See the sun shinning in the window, Time to start a new day. Can’t you hear the song bird singing? They’re gonna sing out loud and say: CHORUS: It’s a beautiful day for running in the sun, A beautiful day has just begun. A beautiful day to do what I want to do-o-o-o…. Read more »
Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility. – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
A loving heart, a gentle smile, A warm and tender touch, We give so many things in life But nothing means as much. A little inspiration When someone loses hope, A kind word of encouragement When they no longer seem to cope. A simple phrase, “I love you” When no one else is there, Taking… Read more »
Do you need alternatives on how to get through to your children? Are you at the end of your rope? Dr. Phil offers Five Steps on How to Discipline Your Kids
Starting in September of 2003, small cards like this one began appearing all around the world. They are markers a newfangled game of tag, where “you’re it” because someone has done something nice for you. Then it’s your turn to do something nice for someone else and, in the process, pass the card along. This… Read more »
