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 »
Objective: To help children discover ways to respect others Focus: Target positive ways to show respect Activity: Play a game of “Most Respect”. Divide the class into two teams. Flip a coin to see which team goes first. The first person must tell a way to show respect for others, such as saying thank you,… Read more »
To upset or tease someone, like telling lies about someone or spreading rumors about another person. To tell lies about people to deliberately hurt them. Remember: Hurt people hurt people! To get out of trouble by saying you didn’t do something when you actually did. To be dishonest and not acknowledge what you do. To… Read more »
Americans Say… Did you think the world would side with your barbaric acts? You just damned your cause and we’ll follow your tracks. Did you want to promote a spirit of fear? You steeled our resolve, we now see clear. Did you want to rip and tear us apart? You just bound us together with… Read more »
The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps – We must step up the stairs. – Vance Havner
1. IDENTIFYING AND WRITING GOALS FOR MY LIFE. 2. PROCESSING MY EMOTIONS THROUGH MY BRAIN BEFORE RESPONDING. 3. FINDING A WAY RATHER THAN MAKING EXCUSES. 4. PUTTING SIGNS IN MY LIFE TO HELP ME REMEMBER WHAT TO DO. 5. DEVELOPING INTROSPECTIVE AND SELF REGULATION SKILLS FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT. 6. KEEPING AGREEMENTS. 7. ACCEPTING WHAT MY… Read more »
“Truth that’s told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent.” – William Blake
Teachers are looking for a partner not a pest, engaged but not obsessed, with a sense of persistence and patience. Partnerships require that both sides do their part. My Part: As your child s teacher you can count on me to challenge your child with well planned, highly motivational, intellectually engaging, and disciplined lessons. You… Read more »
From Discipline and the Difficult Child From Gene Bedley’s Discipline and the Difficult Child Seminars Difficult Children Difficult Children, sometimes need probation. If I don’t get help I’ll need a vacation. Difficult Children, both stubborn and defiant, Their every move is less than compliant. Difficult Children, view school a different way, Their desire for attention… Read more »
Each child has a copy of a remote control taped to their desk. The teacher instructs the children to go to channel 6 for instructions, usually to start the beginning of the lesson. During the lesson, the teacher can tell the students to “turn the volume down” (or up depending on the activity;); the teacher… Read more »
