Monday, August 30, 2010
Be Bully Free Elementary School program with Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Character Education story: How the Tortoise Got Cracks in his Shell
I. Read Character Education story: How the Tortoise Got Cracks in his Shell
A. Teacher reads story to the class called “How the Tortoise Got Cracks in His Shell.”
B. Story Description: The Grandmothers of the Kikuyu tribe of Kenya tell stories to teach the children important lessons like don't be greedy. One of those children, Ann Njeri Mwangi, orally shared this tale with me in 1990. Many of the birds were invited to a party in Heaven. Tortoise convinced them that a way must be found to bring him along as he was such a Sweet Talker. Read about his elaborate con job. Listen to this Character Education tale and see if you agree it also has a strong message about the necessity of being a strong Leader and Trustworthy.
Click CHARACTER EDUCATION to read the entire story on Examiner.com.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Ten (10) ways to turn a Negative into a Positive when a child dies
Between the ages of 11 to 13, I faced the loss of three children. One was from my class. The other was a local girl. The third was my eight-year-old cousin. How do you turn such a tragic negative into a positive when a child dies?
Click HEAL ANYTHING to read the entire article on Examiner.com.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Video - June 2010 Relay for Life of Greene County, TN
Watch the video of 2010 Greene County, TN Relay for Life featuring Cancer Survivors, Caregivers, and other people determined to do their part to help stamp out cancer with their fund-raising events. This is an all-night event since cancer never sleeps.
Click RELAY FOR LIFE to watch the 2-minute video on Associated Content.com.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Character Education Tale: Animal Justice for the Hyena and the Hare
I. Read Character Education story: Animal Justice for the Hyena and the Hare
A. Teacher reads story to the class called “Animal Justice for the Hyena and the Hare.”
B. Story Description: The Grandmothers of the Kikuyu tribe of Kenya tell stories to teach the children important lessons like don't be greedy. One of those children, Ann Njeri Mwangi, orally shared this tale with me in 1990. Hyena helps Hare find a cub-sitting job for Queen Lion. Unfortunately, Hyena demands a very unreasonable reward in exchange. Listen to this Character Education tale and see if you agree it also has a strong message about Justice and about being Responsible.
Click CHARACTER EDUCATION to read the entire story on Examiner.com.
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