Everything is always okay in the end, if it’s not, then it’s not the end. – Unknown

At circle time, each child is to greet one of his friends on the carpet. They are to say, “Good morning, Sally. How are you today?” Then Sally says, “Good morning, Jack. I’m fine today, how are you today?” Then they bump hips or elbows together as their form of greeting for the morning. Go… Read more »

Confidence on the outside begins by living with integrity on the inside. – Brian Tracy

1. Pick your battle. (control) Does it matter who approaches whom? 2. Show children that everyone (even teachers) need to walk away and cool off. 3. Make it positive. Walking to you or away from you can be positive. Determine the vocabulary you will use. “I like the way you walked over here.” “I like… Read more »

sung to the tune of The Muffin Man Song”) From the “Muffin Man” substitute the words “Oh do you know what time it is, what time it is, what time it is? Oh do you know what time it is? It’s time to….(have snack, wash hands, clean up etc.)” – Author Unknown

1. Build your child’s confidence. There is no greater gift you can give your child than a strong foundation of faith. 2. Avoid faulting and favoring. Comparisons only contribute to manufacturing a victim. 3.Be the role model of all the language and behavior you want your child to exhibit. Seldom if ever do kids improve… Read more »

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We say, “Thank you.” We say, “Please.” We don’t interrupt or tease. We don’t argue. We don’t fuss. We listen when folks talk to us. We share our toys and take our turn. Good manners aren’t too hard to learn. – Author Unknown

In my 10 years of experience as a teacher I have seen the importance of building character and pursuing positive discipline techniques in preschoolers. For the past few years I have assessed many children who are lacking in areas that are essential for the adult world. Children need to learn about themselves and the world… Read more »

I am convinced my life belongs to the whole community; and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort… Read more »