Today we’re talking about courtesy and manners. What are manners (i.e. kind ways of acting, kind words like thank you and sorry)? Manners are the courteous things we do or say that show we are respectful, kind, thoughtful and considerate of others around us. What are…
There are many ways that we can show courtesy to our family, friends, and other people in our school and in our community. Today, let’s brainstorm some of these ways. Does anyone know what it means to “brainstorm” (i.e. come up with lots of ideas…
Let’s say that there are 2 people who have the same goal here in our class. One of the people is the most talented but lacks perseverance. The other is not as talented but always perseveres. Who do YOU think is more likely to achieve the…
Today let’s talk about what helps us stay on track to completing our goals. (1) First, support. Think of the people in your life that keep you motivated and encourage you to persevere. Who are they (i.e. parent, teacher, friend)? When we have support and people…