Ideas for Resolving Conflicts The National Network for Child Care recently published an article stating that “the United States is now the most violent country in the industrialized world, leading the world in homicides, rapes and assaults. Gun related violence takes the life of an American child every 3 hours and the lives of 25… Read more »
All children need ways to express their feelings and guidance in resolving problems they encounter. A better choice chair along with some specific actions to take in that chair can provide thoughtful and significant changes in the choices they make everyday. 1.Reach out and Touch Someone. Using an old telephone next to the better choice… Read more »
(Sung to the tune of “It’s a Small World”) We have studied hard And we’ve made new friends. There is so much to do ’til the school year ends. We can read, write, and spell And do math very well, Solving problems every day. Solving problems every day! Solving problems every day! Solving problems every… Read more »
Step 1. Ignore – If that doesn’t work… Step 2. Move Away – If that doesn’t work… Step 3. Talk Friendly- (“Please leave me alone.”) If that doesn’t work… Step 4. Talk Firmly – (“Leave me alone!”) If that doesn’t work… Step 5. Get adult help! Don’t Bug Me, Help Me! – Shared By Derelys… Read more »
Ten years ago, seniors in a political science class at Woodbridge High School learned about a theory known as “broken windows.” What the theory suggests is that a window that has not been repaired can send a signal that nobody cares. After learning about the theory, seniors identified broken windows — problems — in Irvine… Read more »
