From the ashes of Sept. 11 arise the manly virtues. A few weeks ago I wrote a column called “God Is Back,” about how, within a day of the events of Sept. 11, my city was awash in religious imagery–prayer cards, statues of saints. It all culminated, in a way, in the discovery of the… Read more »
The Orange County Register After reading your article about the values and ethics program at El Camino Real Elementary School, I feel compelled to let my family get their own Cheerios this morning and share my experience at El Camino. This program works! We left another Irvine elementary school after five years. We had friends,… Read more »
Use the tune from “Are you sleeping Brother John?” 1. Brush your teeth, Brush your teeth, Everyday, everyday. Use your brush and toothpaste, Use your brush and toothpaste, Twice a day, twice a day. 2. Floss your teeth, Floss your teeth, Everyday, everyday. Use your floss and fingers, Use your floss and fingers, Once a… Read more »
(Teacher sings first line and the kids echo her lines) Use the tune from “Are you sleeping Brother John?” Mo
This song was from a wonderful Head Start teacher in Androscoggin County, Maine. She would use it, and I have used it, for children waiting to settle into their seats after a transition. Use the tune “Are you sleeping Brother John?”. Sandy Connor I see (Child’s Name) (Children already sitting down) I see (Another Child’s… Read more »
(to the tune of Three Blind Mice) Everbody cleans Watch us clean Everybody cleans Watch us clean We all clean up with a happy heart It’s cleaner when each of us do our part Everybody Cleans – Gene Bedley
Practical philosophy, proven predictions, powerful proverbs, problem solving strategies, and a program that delivers results are all a part of this live video training tape presented by Gene Bedley, PTA National Educator of the Year. You’ll really profit from this live presentation of Gene Bedley’s most requested Parents’ Seminar. The major issue facing parents is… Read more »
SACRAMENTO–As a dedicated teacher, Jenny Dermody took it personally when her son fell behind in school. Though he tested in the gifted range, Kevin acted spacey and didn’t work well independently. Then one morning Dermody found Kevin, now 11, curled up on the shower floor with water pelting him. He was fast asleep. It took… Read more »
1. Do you make it a point to say positive things to your team members when you’re playing in a game? Yes____ No____ 2. Are you honest with the little things as well as the big things? Big thing – never steal from your parents or school. Little thing- The store gave you a dime… Read more »
For every parent this is a continuous concern, and even more so when you have teenagers. Every time they go out the door, an endless amount of doubts and worries regarding our children’s present and future friends run through our minds. We wish we could be next to them to give them advice each time… Read more »
