Activity That Tells About You Invite the participants in your class to complete the following sentence- People Are… Ask them to do it 3 times by filling in a word that completes the phrase.. After they are finished ask them not to share this with anyone because what they put down is who they are…. Read more »
Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to the end, requires some of the same courage… Read more »
What are the benefits of people treating each other with respect? – Gene Bedley
The days of the knights and their code of chivalry. Each student has a shield upon which they will earn & display the 7 virtues in Values in Action! as they earn them throughout the weeks. They earn them by acts of exhibiting daily character deeds over a specified period of time. Your class can… Read more »
Tom Landry Born in Mission, Texas, back in 1924, Thomas Wade Landry cast an unforgettable shadow along this earth’s landscape for 75 years. What a remarkable blend of diligence, creativity, and strength in leadership mixed with dignity, discipline, and quiet confidence in style. What a class act! More important, what a legacy he left! Like… Read more »
Now I see why powerful people often wear sunglasses-the spotlight blinds them to reality. They suffer from a delusion that power means something. They suffer from the misconception that titles make a difference. They are under the impression that earthly authority will make a heavenly difference. Can I prove my point? Take this quiz: *… Read more »
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln
A Friend…. (A)ccepts you as you are (B)elieves in “you” (C)alls you just to say “HI” (D)oesn’t give up on you Elementary Schoolsnvisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts) (F)orgives your mistakes (G)ives unconditionally (H)elps you (I)nvites you over (J)ust “be” with you (K)eeps you close at heart (L)oves you for who you… Read more »
One of the best ways to persuade others is with your ears
-Shooting on campus -Armed students -Suicide -Gang Fights -Homicide -Hostage situation -What to do once the police arrive… Verbal Suicide Threat: Ideas, techniques, strategies for educators: Listen! Show that you care! Get Help! Trust your feelings that this student may be self-destructive. Notify the counselor and/or school psychologist. Notify the principal/assistant principal. The psychologist will… Read more »
