Unplug & Plug In: 4 Ways To Engage Kids and Disconnect from Screen Time
It was late last spring when I first heard an intermediate-aged student use the word rage while talking about his gaming. It was around the table at my Counselor Cafe and it went something like this: Sometimes I get so hooked in to my game that I start to rage. Wait, what? To be fair, […]
Appreciating Teachers
It has been said that what we appreciate, appreciates; I know that when it comes to Teacher Appreciation Week, this adage absolutely rings true. While teaching has its intrinsic rewards, big and small, every single moment of each and every day, it can also be at times lonely and nebulous. A week set aside to […]
Why Mindset Matters
Why Mindset Matters We used to believe that our intelligence is fixed, that we were born predisposed to a certain IQ. We now know that the brain acts like a muscle and that the more we use it, the stronger it becomes. What is growth mindset (1)? A person with a growth mindset believes […]
Happy Veterans Day 2017
Happy Veterans Day 2017 A time to honor. A time to celebrate. A time to thank. A time to remember. A time to look back. A time to look ahead. On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour in 1918, an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations began; since […]
Hurricane Harvey’s wrath hits Texas town and students throughout the USA show acts of Kindness!
Natural Disasters Ignites Supernatural Kindness The end of August and first few weeks of September will undoubtedly go down in history as a time of natural destruction and devastation. First, hurricane Harvey hammered the Gulf Coast, then hurricane Irma imperiled Florida, the Keys and select islands in the Caribbean. Before long, hurricane Maria was moving […]
Top Character Education Programs
So you want to beef up your character education efforts, maybe even head down Character Road to pursue the distinction of State School of Character or National School of Character, but you’re not quite sure where to start? No worries; here is a sampling of the myriad of helpful character education programs, tools and resources […]
11 Principles of Character Education
The 11 Principles of Effective Character Education are the cornerstone of Character.org’s philosophy on effective character education. Each principle outlines vital aspects of character education initiatives that should not be overlooked in program implementation. From curriculum integration to extra-curricular activities, from parent and community partnerships to staff development, the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education […]
How to Gain Respect from People in Your Life
We just gave birth to our second little boy named Charlie. I’m not kidding or bias when I say he is one of the cutest kids ever. Our first child’s name is Noah and he is two years old. Here’s the thing (and I’m sure many moms and dads will agree with me here)…trying to get your […]
West Virginia Department of Education Lesson Plans
I know what you’re thinking, this is the most random post yet. Stick with me though because West Virginia Department of Education has some really good resources for lesson plans that should set as the standard. 2017 KidStrong Conference Teacher Resources for Educational Excellence
PTA Fundraising Ideas for Schools
10 simple and proven PTA fundraising ideas
