by Jill Tomey | May 18, 2020 | Character in Crisis
Patience is not just about your behavior while you wait. It is taking the time necessary to work through a difficult situation. Life right now is difficult. I don’t know when my life will return to normal. My husband is in the vulnerable category, so we have...
by Jacqueline Schmucki | May 15, 2020 | Character Connection
Alertness can strengthen: 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 Jill Tomey | Feb 25, 2019 | Activity
Patient Like A Bird Birds In a Nest – Download Here Momma Birds have much patience when it comes to sitting on her eggs to hatch them. Many go for long periods of time without food and water while they wait for the baby birds to hatch. Ask the students how long...
by Jill Tomey | Feb 25, 2019 | Activity
Patience Pays Off Savings Use the idea of saving money to illustrate the importance of patience. For younger students, use a simple example of saving 50 cents a week to buy a special item. This could also appear as a math question on a test or assignment. For older...
by Jill Tomey | Feb 25, 2019 | Activity
A Knotty Situation Have you ever had to untangle a necklace, or hair ties, rope or Christmas lights? If you have, then you can do today’s activity! Divide students into groups of 6 or 8 (must be an even number). Arrange each group in a tight circle. All should...
