Creative Writing Worksheet – Thoughts (PDF) Some characters’ minds barely make a peep – I always wonder whether their inner voice can really be so still. Other characters spend the entire story chattering away in italics – solving problems, questioning motives, or just reminiscing. What about your character? What do their thoughts sound like? I…
Nothing to do? Frustrated? Can’t summon the energy for even the smallest task? Fret not, says Elle Hunt. There’s a point to boredom, and it can offer us a chance to shape our own lives
Every child or teenager deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. Unfortunately, some of them feel ignored because of their color, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, and other factors. For this reason, it’s important to talk about equality at home and in the classroom. This equality poster defines equality. More importantly, it provides a list of ways to promote equality, such as joining a club, being mindful of your words, and reporting incidents of bullying. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of character education posters.
About From Mindfulness to Heartfulness Open Mind, Open Heart Millions have found mindfulness to be a powerful practice for reducing stress, enhancing attention, and instilling tranquility. But it can offer so much more—it can transform you, make you more fully awake, alive, and aware of your connection to all beings. In Japanese, the character that best expresses mindfulness, 念, consists of two parts—the top part, 今, meaning “now,” and the bottom part, 心, meaning “heart.” Using stories from his own life as the son of an Irish father and a Japanese mother, a professor in Japan and America, a psychotherapist, a father, and a husband, Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu describes eight “heartfulness” principles that help us realize that the deepest expression of an enlightened mind is found in our relation to others.
I fled Him down the nights and down the days I fled Him down the arches of the years I fled Him down the labyrinthine ways Of my own mind, and in the midst of tears I hid from him, and under runni
Read manhwa Holding You Captive / Make It Impossible For You to Escape / 달아날 수 없게 만들어 Freedom is all our heroine wants, but that isn’t what she finds when she is summoned across worlds into the body of Lady Beatrice and is newly named “Regria.” As a “divine being” who can purify the...Continue Reading →
Comment avoir une forte personnalité. La plupart des gens qui connaissent le succès ont un trait en commun : ils ont une personnalité forte. Ces gens sont forts sur le plan mental et ils sont surs de leurs idéaux, sans pour autant être...
Every one of us has a fundamental flaw, an immaturity of character, a dark side or negative tendency. This character flaw, also known as a ‘Chief Feature’, tends to take control whenever we feel stressed, anxious or uncertain. To the extent that you can identify and handle yours, you are doing well in your personal growth. ... Read more
“Be mindful, extremely selective and intentional about people you allow into your life. Not enough people are talking about how life-altering this is.” – S. McNutt I discovered th…
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Brain workouts are just as important as going to the gym, as research shows just how important it is to keep our minds fit. Riddles can be the perfect exercise for your brain as you focus on figuring out the answers. Keep your mind healthy and sharp by trying out these riddles for yourself, and see how many you can get correct.
1. Give back. There is an astute knowingness in understanding that we all have a limited perspective or lens. I have one, you have one and everyone who | SUCCESS
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What comes to mind when you think of a dystopian universe? is it Dali-esque surrealist landscapes or is it a more realistic world like 'The Handmaidens Tale.' Well, according to the late Brtish academic and cultural theorist Mark Fisher, we are already living in a present-day dystopia and folks - it is very boring.
Teach responsibility in your classroom through the use of intentional activities. Continue refining what responsibility means to your students all year.
Finding out that your partner is in love with someone else can be a total shock to the system. Sometimes you really can't see it coming. There are some people who are really good at hiding what's going on with them. But for most people, falling in…
I recently learned of the story of John Berry Meachum, a figure in Missouri history I previously knew nothing about. He was born into slavery in Virginia, but at the age of 21 earned enough money as a carpenter to purchase his own freedom and a short time later the freedom of his father. Throughout his life he had an entrepreneurial spirit. He would purchase the freedom of slaves and most would pay him back. He eventually came to live in St. Louis, where he founded the African Church. There he taught religious and secular classes to free and enslaved black students. The location for the classes was known as "The Candle Tallow School." In 1847, the state of Missouri banned education for all black people. Clearly, one would expect this oppressive law to have a devastating impact Meachum's school. But Meachum was not dissuaded. In response, he moved his classes to a steamboat in the middle of the Mississippi River, beyond the reach of Missouri law. He provided the school with a library, desks, and chairs and called it the "Floating Freedom School." John Berry Meachum showed the determination and innovation needed from all educators. We cannot let our circumstances stand in our way. We all face challenges every day. We have to be willing to think creatively and take risks to create a better future. What if Meachum just threw up his hands and quit? What if he felt sorry for himself because of this terrible injustice? What if he retreated to something safe instead of taking a risk? He had a dream to educate blacks in his community and nothing was going to stop him. I admire his passion and commitment. One of my favorite illustrations is from best-selling author Austin Kleon. It communicates so well the risk that is required to pursue something better. Most people see the difference between what is and what could be, but not everyone is willing to make the leap. Not everyone takes action. But leaders do. You can be a leader in your school when you step out and take a risk. If you want to be a difference maker, you have to be a risk taker. Don't be satisfied with the status quo. Be a future-driven risk taker. Be focused on the future, not stuck in the past. Meachum would never have taken the bold risks he took if he were filtering his actions through the past. He was doing something that was largely unheard of because he wanted a brighter future for the people he served. His dream was bigger than yesterday. Believe there is probably a better way to do just about everything. It may seem that things are just the way they are. Our circumstances are fixed. But there are so many ways to approach a problem. Even when things are bleak, think like Meachum. Find a way. Try something new. Learn from your setbacks but don't be defined by them. When you take risks, sometimes you are going to get knocked down. But even your failures can lead to future greatness. Many of the greatest world-changers of all-time also experienced incredible hardships and disappointments. Are you taking risks as an educator? Or, are you settling for the status quo? You are needed as a change maker. How can we inspire educators to take more risks? How can we overcome the obstacles that stand in the way? I want to hear from you. Leave a comment below or respond on Facebook or Twitter.
If you're frustrated with society's disrespectful, dishonest, and nasty discourse, you can teach your children to stand for integrity.
Pneuma is a Greek based word meaning breath, spirit, or wind (and it’s pronounced noo-muh). Philosophically, pneuma means a person’s soul, their living essence. As an example from A Phi…
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Listen to your conscience. That's why you have one. Download a FREE poster, "50 Things Your Conscience May Be Trying to Tell You."
