“Life doesn’t make any sense without interdependence. We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, the better for us all” Erik Erikson Listen To The Podcast! Download Student Handout Social Emotional learning We experience life with …
“Silence is a true friend who never betrays.” Confucius Listen To The Podcast! Download Student Handout Social Emotional learning Students have very strong opinions about when to talk and when to remain silent. Sometimes, students speak out of nervousness. …
“He has the most who is content with the least.” Diogenes Listen To The Podcast! Download Student Handout Social Emotional learning Money, influence, friends and good grades– students think that more is better. The whole idea of cutting …
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill Listen To The Podcast! Download Student Handout Social Emotional learning Every student knows what failure and success are. They pass …
“So be sure when you step, step with care and great tact. And remember that life is a great balancing act.” Dr. Seuss Listen To The Podcast! Download Student Handout Social Emotional learning If there is one thing …
“Wherever there is a man who exercises authority, there is a man who resists authority.” Oscar Wilde
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
“…I say, that Power must never be trusted without a check.” John Adams SEL Connection: Students have strong opinions about the limits and uses of power. When they see a teacher abuse power, they are the first to call it …
“If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.” John F. Kennedy SEL Connection: Life can be a struggle at times to understand other people who have different views than our …
“One doesn’t have to operate with great malice to do great harm. The absence of empathy and understanding are sufficient.” Charles Blow