by Jill Tomey | Sep 25, 2022 | No Matter How You Say It
No Matter How You Say It: Diligence Word Origin Diligence is a descendant of diligere, a Latin word meaning “to value highly”. It is formed by combining dis (“apart”) and legere (“to choose”). Diligent individuals choose to make the most...
by Jill Tomey | Jul 25, 2022 | Curriculum Connection
Positivity Curriculum Connection – Science Quantum Physics and Positive Thinking Quantum physics is a branch of science that studies the physics of small particles, described as energy vibrating at a certain frequency, which tend to “come together”...
by Jill Tomey | Mar 25, 2022 | Curriculum Connection
Forgiveness Curriculum Connection – Biology When you are angry or holding a grudge, the body produces harmful enzymes that increase stress, raise cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Studies have shown that after forgiving a person who has hurt you,...
by Jill Tomey | Feb 1, 2022 | Curriculum Connection
Compassion Curriculum Connection – Science Hearing vs. Listening Hearing is the passive biological function of understanding sound. Listening is the active function of processing the information and acting on it, learning from it or storing it for later use. In...
by Jill Tomey | Dec 1, 2021 | Curriculum Connection
Trustworthiness Curriculum Connection – Science This lesson will relate the concept of trustworthiness to measurements. Begin by asking what the temperature of the room is. Then ask them how accurate that measurement is. Have a small thermometer ready so that...