The
100 Percent Rule

Teacher Mary Gambrel likes to share with her students the 100 Percent Rule, from the Capturing Kids' Heart program. "I tell them everyone is not always able to give 100 percent every day, Gambrel says. Sometimes they might come to class with a cold and all they can give is 80 percent. When they are in my class, I explain, If all you have to give is 80 percent, I want 100 percent of what you've got.' If any problems arise, all I usually have to do is ask a student who is having a hard day 'Are you giving me 100 percent?' and their behavior quickly changes."

Source: Mary Gambrell

09/14/2010