GE N Texas Newsletter
Bringing Wonder to Your Classroom
Walking in Your Student's Shoes
Teacher spends two days as a student and is shocked at what she learns
Life Principle of the Month
Definition: Kindness or help for the needy or suffering
Related Quote: "You can not live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you." -John Wooden
Related Fable: Androcles and the Lion (P:28)
Literature Connection: The Kissing Hand by Audruy Penn
All You Ever Need by Max Lucado
Berestain Bears: Lend a Helping Hand
Practice of the Month
The Power of Affirmation
It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.--Muhammad Ali
Dates to Remember
Hanukkah Dec 16-24
Christmas Dec 25
Winter Solstice Dec 24
Celebrations and Traditions
Winter Celebrations—National Geographic Kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/peopleplaces/winter-celebrations/
10 Holiday traditions from across the world
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848521/10-holiday-traditions-from-across-the-world
Customs and holidays around the December solstice
http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/december-solstice-customs.htmlWriting with Technology
Free App for iPad—Writing Prompts
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/things-to-think-about/id664670576?mt=8Debbie Kerrigan--GE Representative and Instructional Coach
Email: debbie@geok.org
Website: http://www.greatexpectations.org/
Location: 1269 Fox Hunt Trail, Willow Park, TX, United States
Phone: 682-226-1985
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Great.Expectations.Foundation
Twitter: @djkerrigan