07 Apr Daily Quote Featuring Maria Chona
Today's practice on creating connection through rituals is inspired by Maria Chona, an oral autobiographer, of the Papago Indian tribe....
06 Apr Daily Quote Featuring David Levine
Today's quote is from David Levine, Director of Teaching Empathy Institute, in Stone Ridge, NY. ...
03 Apr I Lost a Friend – Song & Activity
What can you do to repair a friendship that has been broken?...
03 Apr Quote of the Day featuring Emily Dickinson
Todays quote is from Emily Dickinson's poem "We never know how high we are". Although now considered to be one of America’s greatest and most original poets of all time, she was not publicly recognized during her lifetime....
02 Apr Quote of the Day featuring Malidoma Somé
Todays quote is from Malidoma Somé, a West African writer and workshop leader, primarily in the field of spirituality....
01 Apr Introduction & Quote of the Day featuring May Sarton
Today's quote is from May Sarton's poem "Prayer". Sarton, a prolific American author, published more than 50 books, including novels, plays, poetry, and memoirs in her lifetime....
28 Mar Three Special Words- Song & Activity
Today's activity for 5-to 7-year olds starts with the song "Three Special Words"....
24 Mar Friendship Is Coming – Song & Activity
What do you look for in a friend? ...
13 Mar Let Me In – Song & Activity
Why is it so hard for new kids in school to make new friends?...
02 Mar Life’s IEP
Those of us who work with children too often see the emotional impact current life circumstances have on our students. The typical “helping response” is to label, test, or separate in order to manage the unhealthy behaviors which we encounter. A young person’s painful experiences...