I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day, as each day came. – Abraham Lincoln

Goal Setting for Little Kids Perhaps one of the biggest challenges to classroom teachers of difficult children is convincing them that they can “handle it”. Difficult children have very little confidence that they can do the right thing. 2 and 3 year olds are only beginning to understand what’s right and wrong in their moral… Read more »

“Brain Matters” by Pat Wolfe In Pat Wolfe’s “Translating Research into Classroom Practice,” (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development — 800.933.2723), she notes, “The neurotransmitters that allow our neurons to communicate are made up of amino acids, which we obtain from the foods we eat. This fact gives new meaning to the saying, ‘You are… Read more »

Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before. – James Buckham

When was the last time you sent an email to a very nice person to confirm their acts of kindness? It’s never too late! Hello there nice person. Did anyone ever tell you Just how special you are? The light that you emit Might even light a star. Did anyone ever tell you, How important… Read more »

Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th. – J. Andrews

Do you realize the impact a negative attitude has on everything around it…? Oh sure…I can hear it now…”Oh No! Another negative attitude lesson…” Wrong. If you are truly cynical…yes, it is birthed from a negative attitude…but all an attitude is, is a mindset focus…and you determine in life what you focus on…or don’t…Cynics are… Read more »

If you want to bring a cyanide to poison your success… Be cynical…. – Editorial

I can give you a six-word formula for success: Think things through – then follow through. – Edward V. Rickenbacker

Nov 29, 2001 VERNON — Even the most devoted do-gooder might not want to commit to 2,002 hours of volunteer work. But Rockville High School seniors Seth and Blake Melling did. Their faith in themselves is heartwarming proof that the next generation is producing some fine leaders. When their mother, Lori Sladyk challenged the twin… Read more »