10 Respect Activities for 2020 Super Virtue of all virtues 1.The way we treat others is proof of the respect we have for ourselves. 2.Explore with students examples of being disrespected. 3.Its important for students to construct their own meaning of respect. 4.“Chain it” Activities- Give an idea or examples that promotes Respect in the classroom… Read more »
Carlin Isles US Olympian Rugby Player has placed a chart in his home where he recorded all the comments made to him telling him why he would never be successful. The statements on the chart included: He will never be a world Class Player He’s too small He won’t make it He’s not good enough… Read more »
New Diagnostic Lesson Character Lessons for life “The Baggage Bag Activity”. Getting to know your students and the pain that they live within their families. Ask the kids what it means to have baggage and kids tend to say” it is hurtful stuff you carry around on your back. Could be a hurt , hangup or… Read more »
Law of Return Law #1 Everything starts as a seed Law #2 Nothing happens until seeds are planted Law # 3 Whatever I sow is what I reap! If I show trust to others, others will trust me! You can sow positive or negative seeds. Law # 4 I’m not the only… Read more »
” The Roll of Paper Towel” I came home from doing a parenting seminar a number of years ago titled The 5 Ps of Raising Responsible Kids trying to explain to a parent that kids are only teenagers for I/4 of their life and adults for 3/4 of their life. The message behind the revelation of… Read more »
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 »
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic. – Author Unknown
Few will have the greatness to bend history itself, but each one of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation. – John F. Kennedy
Sound familiar? When kids say these things what are the typical adult responses? I listed 9 responses below to help you respond in a calm and meaningful way. It’s not so much what you say as the manner in which you say it. Try not to personalize kids comments but rather move on to the… Read more »