As I have taught children for decades, it is the choices we make which determine the path forward. My Two-Rule philosophy guides children in opening their minds to see their thoughts and learning to ask the right questions.
Tag: Choice
Finding your gold!
As you begin your day, take a short moment to gather your thoughts. I have often repeated the following to students for decades to remind them of the power they have within themselves to develop into the individuals they desire to be. Education is a gift we receive which no one can take from us, … Continue reading Finding your gold!
Change, Breaking the Mold
Are we still doing the same things today as yesterday? Are we better today than we were yesterday? Do we need to break the mold and try to do things differently? The difference between today and tomorrow is us. Each one of us is a leader. Many believe it is a title that defines you … Continue reading Change, Breaking the Mold
Happy Valentine’s Day 2023
We have many days of the year marked as special days to celebrate something. Even months are dedicated to celebrating a particular cause, a point in history, or a reminder to ourselves about the importance of specific detailed information. Do we need all of these days to remind us to celebrate events, things, people, and … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day 2023
Wednesday Wisdom-In the Classroom
Choice is an important tool to teach children to use appropriately. We need to learn early in life with every choice comes a consequence. Once we can think about the process of making a choice and understand the possible outcomes, better decisions begin to happen.
Wednesday Wisdom-In the Classroom
Choice is an important tool to teach children to use appropriately. We need to learn early in life with every choice comes a consequence. Once we can think about the process of making a choice and understand the possible outcomes, better decisions begin to happen.
Friday Finds 1, 2023
Friday can find many things if we allow our hearts and brains to open to discovering. Today we end a week with teacher tips, advice, feedback, thoughts about hope, and CHOICE. In communication, listening is always the best form. You can not communicate well if you are not listening, especially to what is not said. … Continue reading Friday Finds 1, 2023
What “Prescription” do you need?
Are we back to normal yet? What is normal? Many of the challenges and frustrations before the pandemic remain. In addition to those, we find many more to add to them. These factors deplete our emotional reserves and leave us feeling empty and deflated. We just had a holiday break, and many found themselves looking … Continue reading What “Prescription” do you need?
I was wrong! How many leaders can say this?
We want to hear our leaders say those three words when they have made an error or mistake. Many will quickly speak those words, and those will dance around to avoid them. Well, I want to tell you I have been wrong. I look back over things I have stated and the wording used. It … Continue reading I was wrong! How many leaders can say this?
Good Enough? Not Enough?
As a Nation, we have faced many challenges and overcome many obstacles. Throughout history I have been amazed by the many stories of courageous men and women who have exceeded expectations. I have been blessed to meet individuals who have survived being captured as a prisoner of war, a woman who survived the Holocaust to … Continue reading Good Enough? Not Enough?