We have a turtle in a basket in our classroom. “Tyler” has moveable legs, tail and head. If a child is upset about something, rather than acting out impulsively, i.e. screaming, hitting, etc., they go to Tyler to calm down. Tyler goes into his shell to calm down when he is upset, so the children… Read more »
Materials needed- Cotton balls and a plastic Zip Lock bag with child’s name on bag. 1-When you notice the class is restless and need a LMA (Large Muscle Activity) because they did not have recess or movement ed., have every child get their bag of cotton balls and proceed to a designated area. 2. Divide… Read more »
“I resolve to speak ill of no man whatever, not even in a matter of truth; but rather by some means excuse the faults I hear charged upon others, and upon proper occasions speak all the good I know of everybody.” – Benjamin Franklin
Think of your fellow man Lend him a helping hand Put a little love in your heart. You see it’s getting late Oh please don’t hesitate Put a little love in your heart. And the world will be a better place. And the world will be a better place. For you and me You just… Read more »
Promoting the Work Ethic 1- Purchase party favor plastic construction worker helmets for you classroom problem solving center. The cost is usually around $1 per helmet. 2- Invite a local construction worker to visit your classroom and talk about the value of work. Make sure s/he is wearing an authentic yellow construction helmet during the… Read more »
Read this excerpt from a Romanian Newspaper to get an objective view of what America is all about. Why are Americans so united? They would not resemble one another even if you painted them all one color! They speak all the languages of the world and form an astonishing mixture of civilizations and religious beliefs…. Read more »
“The course of human history is determined, not by what happens in the skies, but what takes place in our hearts.” – Sir Arthur Keith
Courage is admitting that you’re afraid and facing that fear directly. It’s being strong enough to ask for help and humble enough to accept it. Courage is standing up for what you believe in without worrying about the opinions of others. It’s following your own heart, living your own life, and settling for nothing less… Read more »
“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Jeremiah 6:16
At the beginning of the year I do an “I can” unit where we focus on the things we can do (or are willing to give a try). We first talk about one of the biggest things that hurt our learning. It is the words “I can’t.” so we bury the words “I can’t ”… Read more »
