Progress in every age results only from the fact that there are some men and women who refuse to believe that what they know to be right cannot be done. — Russell W. Davenport – Russell W. Davenport

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. 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 »

Bulletin Board Idea A bunch of Golden Keys are mine To make each day with gladness shine. Good Morning that’s the golden key That unlocks every day for me. When evening comes, Good Night I say And close the door of each glad day. When friends give anything to me I use my little thank… Read more »

The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water flowing hidden underground, secretly making the ground green. – Thomas Carlyle

What you have in the life of a nation you must first put into its schools. – Von Humbolt

Objective: To help children discover ways to respect others Focus: Target positive ways to show respect Activity: Play a game of “Most Respect”. Divide the class into two teams. Flip a coin to see which team goes first. The first person must tell a way to show respect for others, such as saying thank you,… Read more »

Responsibility This is a story about four people: Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done, and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody… Read more »

When I use the question of the day tally reports, I make a check off sheet for the children to use. This check off sheet consists of an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper that has each child’s name and a small photograph. (The photos are extras from the photos that are put on… 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