WHY DO CHILDREN BULLY?
Yes, another school year has begun! Will we see bullying occurring again this year? Bullying is a concern and we need to be aware of it! What are reasons, effects and warning signs? There are all kinds of reasons why…
FOCUS ON BEHAVIOR
This skill on focusing on behavior is easy to understand but more difficult to use. That’s because we tend to focus on other people’s attitudes or personalities when we interact with them. We are continually making judgments about other people’s…
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COOPERATIVE GAMES AND COMPETITION GAMES?
Cooperative games help children develop the essential skills of cooperation, communication, empathy, and conflict resolution by giving them an opportunity to work together toward a common goal. These games require the skills of everyone in the group, not of just one…
REASONS WHY WE COMMUNICATE
Dictionary defines communication: “to act one upon another.” We use our communication to: share information comment ask questions express wants and needs develop social relationships develop social etiquette which is polite behavior in society Thus, communication is much more than our wants and needs. Does our main reason for communication change over…
Story about Anger
A man from Michigan had an idea for removing a stump from his yard. He decided to use a few sticks of dynamite he had stored away in his house. First he tried 6 sticks of dynamite but that did…
What are some of the characteristic traits and value systems a good teacher must have?
The following characteristic traits include trustworthiness, honesty, integrity, promise keeping, respect, responsibility, caring, sharing, justice, fairness, civic virtue, and citizenship. These are goals and fine reasons why to we pursue in teaching true ethics in the schools. It will help…
I’M THE BOSS SAYS THE THREE-YEAR-OLD!
When I saw a 5-year-old pull his mom by the hand with authority in the mall hallway to take her into the stores he wanted to go, this lead me to try yo find out more and what is going on!…
How DO We Communicate?
Dictionary defines communication as: “to act one upon another.” We use our communication to: share information comment ask questions express wants and needs develop social relationships develop social etiquette which is polite behavior in society It is interesting to note that mostly our communication is oral, face-to-face and one-on-one. In our…
Five Ways to Teach Children Science
Getting involved with children’s education is the single best way to ensure they learn according to their potential. It's especially fun and easy to participate in science education. You don't need to be a scientist, or have lots of facts…
PRAISE!
PRAISE Praise is defined in the Webster's Dictionary as "the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation." Praise statements indicate that an adult's preferences have been followed and often begin with the phrase "I like..." Teachers use praise to foster…