by Jill Tomey | Feb 23, 2026 | Character Connection
Focus strengthens: Determination by helping to overcome distractions to focus. Cooperation so that you can focus on working together. Honesty by helping me focus and give an honest effort. Punctuality by focusing on tasks so you can stay on schedule. Creativity by...
by Jill Tomey | Feb 23, 2026 | Curriculum Connection
Focus Curriculum Connection – Social Studies “Focused Effort” is a term we can use to describe a reasonably thorough and intentional attempt to complete a task. In business and legal settings, similar standards apply when one entity acquires another—for example,...
by Jill Tomey | Feb 23, 2026 | Curriculum Connection
Focus Curriculum Connection – Literature Link Everyone knows the story of the Tortoise and the Hare. The Tortoise keeps plodding on, while the Hare jumps ahead. The Hare gets arrogant and takes a nap, while the Tortoise moves steadily and carefully toward the...
by Jill Tomey | Feb 23, 2026 | No Matter How You Say It
No Matter How You Say It: Focus Word Origin Focus originates directly from the Latin word focus, meaning “hearth” or “fireplace”. When introduced to English in the 1650s, it shifted from a literal home fire to a technical term for a...
by Jacob Goings | Feb 23, 2026 | Activity
Focus Activities The activities here are fun ways to teach character. The game aspect makes the lesson more memorable. Each activity has processing questions at the end. Without processing the activity, the exercise is just a game. To make it a stronger...
