by Jill Tomey | Jan 25, 2019 | Family Activity
The Focus Game Download printable version of activity Start this game by asking the family if they are breathing. Immediately they will think about their breathing. Some may even look at their chest or focus on the air going in and out of their mouth. Point out that...
by Jill Tomey | Jan 25, 2019 | Curriculum Connection
Attentiveness Curriculum Connection – Science A microscope is an excellent tool to teach the art of focusing. A microscope is almost never focused on the subject when you first look through it. You need to adjust the knobs to bring the item into focus. The same...
by Jill Tomey | Jan 25, 2019 | Activity
Scramble your Senses Scramble your Senses Mr. (or Mrs.) Potato Head has removable parts that are related to all 5 senses. Use a Mr. Potato Head to set up some games to focus on each of the senses. They can be activities that deprive a sense (remove his eyes if you are...
by Jill Tomey | Jan 1, 2019 | In School
Character In The Classroom Continuously There are many ways that you can teach the Character Quality of Month. Here are just a few suggestions: Ask students to make posters to hang in the classroom or around the school. Challenge students to find quotes, news stories,...
by Jill Tomey | Dec 1, 2018 | Activity
I Doubt It This is a card game that we will use to teach about telling the truth. Arrange the students in groups of about 5. Each group needs a deck of cards. Choose the student in each group with the longest last name to be the dealer. (Ties in name length can be...
