Have a whiner in your class? Michele shared in a recent seminar one of the ways she responds to children who whine in her class. She states, “When whining please call 9 waa waa.” Then the teacher responds, “I hear the Wam-bulance coming! Here it comes! Waa-waaaaaa wa-waaaaa.” – Michele Aniello
I use a stuffed skunk in my room as a means for teaching children when it s their turn to talk. The children can only talk if they are holding the skunk. They learn even at the age of 3 that interrupting stinks. – Melinda Izzo
“And in the end it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln
If you could choose one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor. – Jennifer Jones
Poor me-Nobody likes Me-I can’t do anything right-Why am I always the one that did it?-Might as well not try it never works anyway! Contributors 1. Adults who accuse and excuse childs behavior. 2. Adults who are too Restrictive or Permissive. 3. Adults who fail to help children discover their gifts and purpose! 4. Adults… Read more »
Character building making schools safer, Central Jersey teachers say By CHAD HEMENWAY – Staff Writer School districts throughout the state have adopted various character-education programs to teach students respect, responsibility and integrity in an effort to make schools better — and safer — learning environments. Just a dream? Not according to administrators and teachers in… Read more »
Book Review With Mr. Peabody’s Apples, her gorgeous sophomore venture into the realm of children’s literature, Madonna sustains her transformation from material girl to mom. Inspired by a 300-year-old Ukrainian story and illustrated by the talented Loren Long, Madonna’s tale is about the dangers of gossip. As a frequent target of the rumor mill, who… Read more »
It s been awhile since my children were young. Our kids loved to go to the park to get on the swings. How they enjoyed being pushed from behind so they could soar to the sky! And, just as exciting as looking up was the pit-in-their-stomach joy when the force of gravity pulled them down…. Read more »
Preconceived notions are the locks on the door to wisdom. – Merry Browne
In and Out of School We shouldn t just pass on values, such as honesty, ethics and sacrifice, once a week per year, but all year, and it is parents, schools and the community working together to accomplish this goal. Good character is not an innate trait, certainly it s not part of our genetic… Read more »
