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 »
Contributing factors of school drop out in 8th and 9th grade by Gene Bedley, Executive Director National Character Education Center All too often we simplify school dropout using the “disadvantaged label” as the major reason for school failure. I had a discussion with one of the former staff members of America’s Promise, Collin Powell’s… 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 »
Nothing in the world Can take the place of PERSISTENCE. Talent will not. Nothing is more common than Unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not. Unrecognized genius is almost a proverb. Education will not. The world is full of educated derelicts. Good intentions will not. Almost everyone is well intended. Persistence and determination Drive people… Read more »
1. Don’t be afraid to speak their language. Try using strange words and phrases like, “I’ll help wash the dishes,” “thank you,” and “please.” 2. Try to understand their music. Play Glenn Miller records on the stereo and accustom yourself to the strange sound. 3. Encourage them to talk about their problems. Try to keep… Read more »