by Jill Tomey | Mar 30, 2025 | No Matter How You Say It
No Matter How You Say It: Forgiveness Word Origin Forgive comes from the Old English forgiefan. It was a compound word combining the prefix meaning “up” or “away” with the word meaning “to give”. Can you see how forgive is giving up a claim against someone? Sign...
by Jill Tomey | Mar 30, 2025 | Activity
Forgiveness 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...
by Jacqueline Schmucki | May 15, 2020 | Character Connection
Alertness strengthens: Cautiousness by noticing the dangers around you, so you can avoid them. Compassion by noticing the needs of others, so you can serve them. Cooperation by noticing the situations that require teamwork, so you can work effectively with others....
by Bill Croskey | Mar 25, 2019 | Croskey's Corner
When educators gather to discuss having babies, like the rest of the world, the conversation turns to prospective names. But, if you have been in education for a while, like me, you may have run into what I call the “name disqualification game.” Teacher A says, “I was...
by Jacqueline Schmucki | Mar 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Forgiveness In School vs. bitterness Releasing feelings of resentment To practice Forgiveness, I will: be quick to forgive apologize and ask for forgiveness let go of hurts not seek revenge respond kindly to those who hurt me Become a Subscriber Forgiveness and Mental...
