by Jill Tomey | Jun 28, 2025 | No Matter How You Say It
No Matter How You Say It: Patience Word Origin The word patient comes from Latin patins, present participle of pat, which means “to endure”. Can you see how patience is related to endurance? Found on www.thefreedictionary.com Sign Language Check out the following...
by Jill Tomey | Jun 28, 2025 | Activity
Patience 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...
by Bill Croskey | Feb 25, 2022 | Croskey's Corner
Croskey’s Corner: Patience “WAIT!!! JUST BE PATIENT!!!” … I know; it’s hard to do. Often, it takes a great deal of will power to be Patient. One writer said that the American Prayer is: “Lord, grant me Patience…and I want it now!” OK, maybe some of...
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 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....
