Character Education Objective: Students will discuss how connection increases communication and collaboration. Content Objective: Students will discuss what the Six Pillars look like in them, their friends and the people they admire. Language Objective: Students will journal about how they
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Dewey Doo-It Helps Little Owlie Fly Again by Brahm Wegner and Alan Green Good for grades: K – 5 ISBN-13: 978-0974514314 When Dewey Doo-it’s kite becomes lodged in a tree, the protagonist and his siblings ask renowned flyer Owlie for
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50 ways to be a great example to a child
The bottom line is the kids are watching us and they are copying–the good, the bad, and the very ugly things we say and do. Just in case you need any proof here are a few things our children pick up from watching us.
Make no mistake about it
Mistakes have a negative image. So we hide them, play the blame game, or beat ourselves up when they occur. In fact, these actions compound our mistakes by creating stress and anxiety, damaging relationships, squandering time and money, and most importantly, often causing us to repeat the same mishap over and over again. The truth is, mistakes aren’t inherently bad –– what counts is how we view and react to them.