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The Power of Stories in Overcoming Challenges
By Garth Sundem, author of Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Challenges: Overcoming Adversity Around the World Unless I’m misremembering, I once had a chance to interview famed psychologist Elizabeth Loftus about the formation of false memories. Really, her research is … Continue reading
Posted in Character Education
Tagged Free Spirit author, resilience, self-confidence
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Let’s Go to the Movies! Using Film to Teach Leadership
By Mariam G. MacGregor, author of Building Everyday Leadership in All Teens. This post was originally published August 3, 2015. Movies are engaging tools for introducing and discussing leadership concepts. Dozens of movies—both classic and contemporary—portray strong leadership themes. Classic … Continue reading
The Writing on the Wall: 10 Bulletin Boards to Support Social-Emotional Learning
By Barbara Gruener Maybe you’ve heard the expression, Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future. Might it follow then that if you showed me the halls and walls of your school, I’d know everything there is to … Continue reading
SMART Goals for Social-Emotional Learning
By Barbara Gruener Because goals know no calendar, goal setting is one of those things that can be done around the clock, at any time of the year. The start of a new year and the beginning of a new … Continue reading
Posted in Character Education, Counselor's Corner, Social & Emotional Learning
Tagged goal setting, goals, SMART goals
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Simple Strategies to Incorporate Character Education into Your Classroom
By Barbara A. Lewis, author of The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference Hey, classroom teachers—are you frustrated with trying to incorporate character education into your classroom? You … Continue reading