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 »
I teach motor skills for pre-school. Whenever I have a child who is not in charge they have to stay with the next class until they are in charge. (The class time is 20 minutes everyday.) The rules of my class are told to the children once they come in at what my expectation is… Read more »
“He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.” – Menander
Cedar Park Elementary School The Cedar Park Elementary School has included their core values in their Behavior Code. 1. Play Safely Physical roughness is not allowed. Follow bicycle rules. 2. Be Respectful *for self *for others *for your environment 3.Be a Friend Share. Talk things out. Treat everyone as you wish to be treated. 4…. Read more »
An effective technique for decreasing discipline problems is to devote more time in role playing procedures. In such a training, a teacher demonstrates step by step how to follow their instructions prior to the time they actually are expected to follow directions. Preparing clear steps and reminders to students for classroom procedures enables them to… Read more »
While studying the “winter” unit, I made snowballs with yarn. During circle time when children were getting restless, we put them on two sides with a barrier in between and have them throw snowballs at each other. They love trying to aim at the teacher. To make snowballs: Wrap yarn around cardboard block, etc. to… Read more »
The abundant life does not come to those who have had a lot of obstacles removed from their path by others. It develops from within and is rooted in strong mental and moral fiber. – William Mather Lewis
(Teacher sings first line and the kids echo her lines) Use the tune from “Are you sleeping Brother John?” Mo
Our school created the idea of “Hips and Lips” for walking in the hall. The students walk in the hall with one finger placed on their lips and the other hand on their hips. I wrote a jingle to go along with it. “Hips and lips is what we do, when we walk in the… Read more »
