I was trained in Character Counts about 5 years ago. Since then, I have used their materials and website resources to build the advisory program. In the past year, they have created a new teen-focused spin off of character counts called mylife 24/7. Currently, they are running a contest that includes ethics, decision making, and [...]
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My Life 24/7 Contest: Incorporating Character Ed in the Curriculum
January 23, 2010 · No Comments · advisory, innovative teaching, technology
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Top 10 Career Lists
January 3, 2009 · No Comments · advisory
Click the top ten list image above to have a great discussion about career top ten lists. Some highlights are the top 10 highest satisfaction jobs, lowest satisfaction jobs, highest paying, and lowest paying.
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skits
October 2, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Middle schoolers love to perform. A great way to get them thinking about a topic such as respect, responsibility, or even the pillars of character is to have them create their own skits. I’ve had success in having students create two versions of a skit. For example, one skit would show respect, while the other [...]
What is an advisory?
October 2, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
All students need a relationship with at least one adult in the school which is characterized by warmth, concern, openness, and understanding. The advisor plays the role of that one adult. Tell your students that you are here to: talk listen respect one another share ideas and feelings learn to solve problems and resolve conflicts [...]
