TWELVE UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
It is unrealistic to believe that everyone is going to agree with us all the time, like us all the time, love us all the time. We should not expect it. to believe that we can be successful in every…
Bully Thoughts
I think we should move away from using the word “bullies” with our children. The term is a label, which sets kids up for failure. To say just because someone made bad choices and bullied another person they are a…
The Importance of Pre-School Science
A young child starting preschool brings a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world. Whether watching snails in an aquarium, blowing bubbles, using a flashlight to make shadows or experimenting with objects to see what sinks or floats, the…
Praising and Sharing Approval
Recognition can take numerous forms – a word of praise, an embrace, thumbs up sign and at times a tangible reward. But every bit is important to reinforcement as the speed with which the approval is shown. The praise…
Importance of Listening with Activities for Pre-Schoolers
The Importance of Listening Children began to listen long before they read, write, or speak. Some children enter school without ever having listened consciously or been held responsible for listening. For many children, listening is the most important medium of listening. Growth…
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…