ENERGY I Took my Ford pick up in for a much needed oil change knowing well my battery was potentially in worse shape than the oil. The battery is the original battery That’s been in the truck since 2001! Unreal lasting now over 12 years. The battery must have the Energizer Bunny inside. In our… Read more »
Most of us have experienced a soft drink that’s been shaken up. We all know if opened it will explode unlike a can that has not been shaken up. The more you shake it the larger the explosion! While all of this happens on the inside its pretty obvious that if we keep shaking the… Read more »
People need Reminders More than to be Informed. Here’s a great new Teacher Tool! In my seminars over the years I’ve talked about the importance of kids needing reminders more than they need to be informed. For those of us that have worked in the school system a number of years we’ve discovered Parents… Read more »
Lets help kids learn about the importance of understanding the role of and importance of mistakes in their life. All too often kids are left with the “another Mistake comment!” If we were to ever talk with a film editor or scientist you’ d have an entirely different perspective on mistakes and their importance in… Read more »
By Gene Bedley Responsibility requires I master the following list by Knowing, Believing & Doing/Using There are Four areas of Responsibility that I need to learn and master . 1) Personal Goals 2) Relational Goals 3) Achievement Goals and 4) Charitable Goals I recognize the way I become responsible is do a little bit… Read more »
Synectics One of the most important steps in problem solving is purifying the problem Many problems go unsolved because of the problem solvers inability to clarify what the problem is You say you have a difficult child in your classroom What does that really mean Everybody is somebody’s difficult person! The word difficult needs to… Read more »
They asked their teacher “When did we do these things for you? Give you a coat Or bring you some food?” “Whatever you do for the least of these, are things that you actually do for me, but to know who I am and see through my disguise you must desire Rachel’s eyes. I… Read more »
The Contents of A Positive School Culture where people are Confident, Connected, Caring, and Capable! Positive School Culture In order for a school culture to be effective you need a system with a clear philosophy, people that have made their identity a priority, shared beliefs and convictions, a formula for change, a definition of an… Read more »
“Oh No” Another Mistake!! Lets help kids learn about the importance of understanding the role of and importance of mistakes in their life. All too often kids are left with the “Another Mistake comment!” If we were to ever talk with a film editor or scientist you’ d have an entirely different perspective on mistakes… Read more »
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” Helen Keller
