TY! Can't stop thinking abt how crucial it is to instill caring mindsets in kids. Culture is so focused on test scores & grit that kids may not recognize that #empathy matters & can be stretched(like learning math,spelling & soccer).If we want kind kids,their mindsets must match
Blessed to hear Scarlet Lewis share her testimony of #ChoosingLove after her son, Jesse Lewis was killed at Sandy Hook. A powerful lesson from her was...”There are 2 kinds of people in this world. There are good people, and there are people in pain”
#ChooseLove#Character2019
Teacher Appreciation Week suggestion: Reach back in time, find a teacher you had who made a big difference in your life, and let them know exactly what they did for you. There’s no better way to show appreciation. ❤️🍎 #nced#OneSmallThing@teacher2teacher
A4: It's important when #SparkingInquiry to provide various types of canon, primary sources and YA lit to guide student inquiry, consider multiple perspectives and foster lifelong readers.@DPI_SSTeam@NCDPIELATEAM
A3: One of my favorite compelling questions to #SparkInquiry is "What is more important..security or freedom?" Students can examine multiple historical events and current events to explore this issue. @DPI_SSTeam@NCDPIELATEAM
Got Character? Did you know character education impacts behavioral and academic performance thru service learning & Leadership. I attended “Leading with Character: Nurturing Culture and Climate workshop” lead presenter @JustynKnox#informative@DPI_SSTeam#charactermatters
#CharacterMatters@JustynKnox A few visuals
from Ridgewood Elementary evidence of teaching character and acknowledging when students demonstrate the skills!
Thank you for sharing your strateiges for fostering students who know what it’s like to be kind, caring, empathetic, and good citizens. We appreciate all you do everyday! #CharacterMatters
Thanks for coming! I love all the character that shines everyday @TMSACHARACTER! I thought your idea of teachers writing pin pal letters was brilliant to ensure we SEE and validate ALL children! ❤️#CharacterMatters