A Welcome from the Editors Welcome everyone to the 2002-2003 school year.Our newsletter is in it’s seventh year of printing and the feedback from all of you on the solutions and strategies for your classroom continue to receive the highest accolades. We ask all of our contributors to share only practical solutions and strategies. Your… Read more »
Values in Action! is the name of the outstanding character education work of Gene Bedley. Gene has been one of America’s exceptional leaders in the character education field for many years. One of the many publications produced by Values in Action! is Essential Ethics Education for Teens. In the workbook Gene has produced his Rules… Read more »
When you say you are sorry, it means you’ll never do it again! Children need to know that “I’m sorry” truly does have meaning and involves ownership. – Candace Rowland
Look, Lock & Listen- Make an L with your index finger and thumb. Look, Lock, and Listen with your hands moving across your face. Follow Directions-Show children the index and middle finger walking across the back of the other hand. You can also do a rap song. Follow directions the 1st time given not the… Read more »
What you have in the life of a nation you must first put into its schools. – Von Humbolt
1. Don’t be afraid to speak their language. Try using strange words and phrases like, “I’ll help wash the dishes,” “thank you,” and “please.” 2. Try to understand their music. Play Glenn Miller records on the stereo and accustom yourself to the strange sound. 3. Encourage them to talk about their problems. Try to keep… Read more »
I have a friend who every time I had a problem, dilemma or minor crisis would say – – “Focus on the lesson. Ask yourself what am I being shown here?” Every person in this life has something to teach me — and as soon as I accept that, I open myself to truly listening…. Read more »
He prayed-it wasn’t my religion. He ate -it wasn’t what I ate. He spoke- it wasn’t my language. He dressed-it wasn’t what I wore. He took my hand -it wasn’t the color of mine. But when he laughed- it was how I laughed, and when he cried- it was how I cried. – Amy Maddox… Read more »
Some people are working backstage, some are playing in the orchestra, some are on stage singing, some are in the audience as critics and some are there to applaud. Know who and where you are. – Author Unknown
1. Students write and publish their own books of good manners. These books emphasize values, respect for others, and integrity in addition to proper behavior in different social situations. The books might be called, “Manners for Grade ___ Students,” “Manners is our Favorite Subject,” or “We Love Good Manners.” 2. Each student completes a few… Read more »
