Have Fun Teaching 35 Activities Your Students Can Do To Learn Respect There are many ways people show respect to others, and the more aware that students are of what those actions look and sound like, the more likely they are to incorporate those behaviors in their daily lives. Here are 35 activities students can do to learn the meaning and value of respect. There’s one (and a few more) for each day of the month. Every day this week give a sincere compliment to someone. Create a weekly planner that will help you track your behavior. Dr. © 2006 by Michele Borba www.moralintelligence.com.
Children's Etiquette We can help. We have articles, tips sheets, and games, all meant to help you teach manners to kids of all ages. You can browse the articles on the left-hand side of this page or search our site. It's often the easiest way to find the articles you need. If you can't find what you're looking for, our library of books for kids and parents provides a complete resource on children's manners, as well as a comprehensive guide for parents on teaching manners and the principles of etiquette to children from birth through the teen years. Begin with The Golden Rule of Parenting Introducing your children to the complex world of social interaction may seem a daunting task. Try Our Interactive Tools Alongside this fundamental formula, we have many tools, activities and advice to help parents integrate etiquette into the lives of their children in fun and effective ways. Teen Scene Search our Teen Scene section to find countless tips to help you navigate the pleasures and perils of teen life.
Creating a Culturally Responsive Classroom Julia Thompson, a practicing teacher for more than 35 years, considers what it means to have a culturally responsive classroom and the steps necessary to create one. Adapted from the 3rd edition of her book The First-Year Teacher’s Survival Guide. by Julia G. Thompson In the early years of the 21st century, we are constantly and unconsciously bombarded with messages from the various societies that surround us. From restaurant choices, music, sports, fashion, and all forms of popular media to proceedings as significant as wars and threats of terrorism, we adults function in a culturally diverse world. One of the most enduring strengths of the public school system in America is the variety of cultures that meet peacefully in thousands of classrooms each day. Although some people try to define culture in ethnic or racial terms, a broader definition is more accurate. Check your attitudes & set the tone Be aware that your own attitudes are influenced by your own culture. Julia G.