by Jill Tomey | Mar 26, 2023 | Character Connection
Humility is a lot like Humbleness Modesty Unpretentiousness Unassuming Demureness Down to Earth Humility can strengthen: Determination when I need to ask for help with a problem. Cooperation when I think of others first. Honesty by letting go of my ego I no...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 25, 2022 | No Matter How You Say It
No Matter How You Say It: Gratefulness Word Origin Gratefulness has its roots in the latin words gratus meaning “pleasing” and the verb facere which means “to make or do” to create the word gratificus – “doing a kindness”. Can you see how being grateful is the...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 25, 2022 | Character All Month, Family Activity
Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a national holiday with a focus on Gratefulness. This Thanksgiving, post a whiteboard, chalkboard, or poster board where those gathered for Thanksgiving can write public statements of what they are grateful for this year. Leave it where...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 25, 2022 | Curriculum Connection
Gratefulness Curriculum Connection – History In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln ordered that Government offices be closed for a local day of Thanksgiving. In 1863, he issued a proclamation that set the precedent for succeeding presidents to issue a Thanksgiving...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 25, 2022 | Character Quotables
Gratefulness Quotes Love the quote images you see below? Follow us on Instagram for more like them throughout the month! “When you drink from the stream, remember the spring.” -Chinese Proverb “Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the...
