COMMUNICATING NON-VERBALLY
It has been said that one picture is worth a thousand words. And every time we talk, "our non-verbal clues are giving a clear picture of what we’re really thinking." Infants and toddlers (children under the age of 3) may…
What is Self-Esteem? Part 1
Webster’s Dictionary: Self-Esteem is a realistic respect for or favorable impression of oneself; self-respect or exaggeratedly favorable impression of oneself. It is a feeling of pride in oneself. Charles, 4 years old had built-up self-doubt in himself because he felt…
4 “Marvelous Movement” Game Ideas
Fling Plate – Use paper plates and cut out a hole in the center of the paper plate. Have each child fling three-paper plate attempts. It must land onto a leg of an upside down chair. Most points win.…
WHY SHOULD YOU BE SPENDING TIME HELPING CHILDREN DISCOVER MUSIC?
Here are a few important reasons: - Dancing to music and making music releases stress and energy - Music gives children a way to express their emotions …
10 THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER AS WE END 2018!
The easier it is to do, the harder is it to change. Forgiveness is not an event. It is a process. Take a second look ... it costs you nothing. Influence is like a savings account. The less you use…
HANDICAPPED-DEFINITIONS TO UNDERSTAND
United States Population is 325.7 million (2017)with 40 million having long-lasting conditions or disabilities or 12.6% as of 2015 with 906, 784 using wheelchairs, 3, 517,225 using canes, 274,783 having artificial limbs and 2 million children with handicaps (a 2% increase…
What Kind of Values does Today’s Teachers Must Have? Part 10
CARING is our fifth ethical core value. Caring is the heart of ethics and helps you decide what is right or wrong. However, is it possible to be truly ethical and not have a genuine concern for others?…
What Kind of Values does Today’s Teachers Must Have? Part 4
We are continuing our search of how to make the right decisions to the dilemmas not only in our own lives but when we face the dilemmas of today's children in our schools. We already faced two examples about Gary…