25 Random Acts of Kindness to Get You Started

We’ve all heard about random acts of kindness. Sometimes all it  takes is a simple smile to turn someone’s day around. One act of kindness can set someone on a completely new path in life. They don’t have to cost much or anything really.  Best of all,  an act of kindness benefits the giver, the receiver, and anyone who witnesses the act. There is a ripple effect that continues on and on.   25 ideas to add more acts of kindness to your daily life. Reach out to an old friend. We all live busy lives these days and it is Read More

Think Before You Speak, a Lesson on Getting Along

Sometimes you need a reminder to think before you speak. I have worked in elementary school classrooms for many years.  I have a version of this poster in my classroom and have seen it in many others. Young children often have to be reminded not to blurt out. Sometimes they need to be taught better manners when it comes to pointing out honest observations. If you ever want to hear the brutal truth, ask a 6 or 7 year-old! They will probably offer it without you even asking.     My students make some hard observations in the classroom.  Comments Read More