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04/22/2020
Life is a Choice — Here is a selction of 5 minute activities where students copy the advice and compose two to three sentences why they agree or disagree (just pick a thought for the day). 1. No is a complicated word. “No” can mean “No”. Sometimes “No” means “Not yet”. Sometimes “No” means “Too soon”. Sometimes “No” means “Keep trying and / or Maybe Yes”. No is a complicated word. 2. People can’t control what they get in life […]
06/27/2019
I like to begin class with a Q/A. Q/A is a question, or an idea to be explored. Here is an example: Q/A: Every good thing requires effort. That includes happiness and being a joy to others. Here’s the big question: Are You A Joy To Be With? Somethings to consider before you say Yeah or Nay Are you easy to be with? Are you fun to be with? Are you someone people can talk with (you […]
06/12/2019
I like to begin class with a Q/A. A Q/A is a question or an idea to be explored. Here is an example: Q/A: Faithfulness is one of the most important qualities in a person’s life. A faithful person is trustworthy and reliable. If you were a faithful person, describe the behaviors/characteristics you would be demonstrating everyday. After you students provide what they consider faithful behaviors provide the list below. These are characteristics of a faithful person. Challenge […]
05/12/2019
I like to begin class with a Q/A. Q/A is a question, or an idea to be explored. Here is an example: (This would be excellent lead in for a Goal Unit, Decision making unit. ) 1st Q/A: What is more empowering, personal goals or habits? Explain your reasoning. Teacher Note: The Principal of the Path. Your path always leads to your destination. Personal goals are a desired destination. Habits (daily routine) are a path to or a detour […]
02/08/2019
I like to begin class with a Q/A. A Q/A is a question or an idea to be explored. It is also: A way to get the students in their seats, on task and thinking. It gives me time to complete tasks necessary for each class-roll etc. It is also an activity that is a smooth transition into the day’s lesson or a review of previous material. Here is an example: Q/A Feeling Down? Pay Attention to Your Language. […]
01/30/2019
TRUE GENEROSITY I like to begin class with a Q/A. A Q/A is a question or an idea to be explored. Here is an example: Q/A Are you a generous person? I consider myself a generous person because…… I am not a generous person because……. TEACHER HINT: a generous person is someone who is other oriented. In other words, when a generous person sees someone in need, they see an opportunity to express a generosity of spirit. Generosity […]
09/27/2018
I remember when it was decided by the WIZARDS OF SMART, that kids didn’t need to learn to write in cursive. It was a waste of class time for students and teachers. Cursive writing was passé, old fashioned, behind the times old school. Computers are new, modern and cool. Last but not least, common core education standards that guide many states’ curriculum policies don’t emphasize it. TEACHERS: But, But, But,…kids need to learn to write cursive because: Your signature is in […]
08/02/2018
There are no do overs in life. You can’t take anything back, and you can’t undo anything. All of your choices have consequences, and the things you say and do today will have a lasting impact on the rest of your life. You have to understand that, and you have to be aware of it while making your choices. One of the most important lessons of life is that almost everything important is a choice. Attitude is a Choice. Happiness […]
04/05/2018
An important unit of study in the Health Curriculum is Human Growth and Development (AKA-Sex Ed). We neglect one very important aspect of Sex ED—the male sexual nature. Once upon a time people knew that the “Male Sexual Nature” was / is predatory. Let me define predatory — The male sexual nature is programmed to view women as sexual objects and also to desire to have sex with as many women as possible without consequence. (one major current example — […]