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.

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?

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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.

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.

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Ellen’s Extraordinary Adventure at the Fountain

Imagine if in the bottom corner of your back yard, there is a fountain. One day, as you visit the fountain, you hear a voice. This is the beginning of a great adventure between eight-year-old Ellen and the owner of that unique voice.

Click FOUNTAIN ADVENTURE to read part 1 of this two-part story.

Imagine if in the bottom corner of your back yard, there is a fountain. One day, as you visit the fountain, you hear a voice. This is the conclusion of a great adventure between eight-year-old Ellen and the owner of that unique voice.

Click MORE OF THE FOUNTAIN ADVENTURE to read part 2 of this two-part story.

The Strange Tale of the Deer, Nancy and Sally

Sally regales her friend John with the strange tale of the deer she and her cousin Nancy encountered earlier that day. It was one of those once-in-a lifetime things she never would have believed if she hadn't seen it with her own eyes.

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