Sticks and stones can break my bones but words also are painful. Middle school students voice their opinion of bullying. *Bryan, 13 “I have witnessed some bullying and some teasing. It seems the kids in big groups of friends pick on kids with fewer friends. If my friend were being bullied, I would support him…. Read more »
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 »
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 »
I teach motor skills for pre-school. Whenever I have a child who is not in charge they have to stay with the next class until they are in charge. (The class time is 20 minutes everyday.) The rules of my class are told to the children once they come in at what my expectation is… Read more »
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic. – 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 »
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 »
Honor, worthily obtained, is in its nature a personal thing, and incommunicable to any but those who had some share in obtaining it. – Benjamin Franklin
One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked… Read more »
I Was So Mad – Mercer Mayer I’m Sorry – Mercer Mayer Little Critter Series of Books When Sophia Gets Angry, Really Angry – Jamie Lee Curtis Elbert’s Bad Word – Don and Audrey Wood Andrew’s Angry Words – Dorothea Lachner –
