Your students may soon be following the competition that begins this February in Sochi,Russia. I especially like the skiing events. Learn about the history of the games, both past and present, which originated in Greece, with my informative webquest. There are 10 questions(each with lots of informative text) as well a number of fun facts. Extension activities are also included(and the key).The webquest can be completed in one class period and is geared for upper elementary and middle school...

• Character is sometimes defined by silence as well as chatter. But often, chatter is more highly prized. I wonder what more we could do if we paused in silence to recognize the quiet ones among us?
• For the silent ones, I remind you that loud and continuous talking is not the sign of intelligence. And, for the gregarious ones, silence is not the sign of untalented. Quiet doesn't mean: weak, easy, stupid, deep, sneaky, or aloof; noise doesn't mean: strong, dominant, brilliant,...

• "The signature of mediocrity is not unwillingness to change. The true signature of mediocrity is chronic inconsistency." As leaders, many depend on us in our roles to be the voices of consistency; but, sometimes that consistency may lead us to make decisions not in the best interest of our faculty or our students. These groups watch for consistency for everyone else but seek exceptions for themselves and their unique positions within the school.
• It is indeed easy to follow rule...

Kung Hei Fat Choy!

That's Happy New Year in Chinese. 2014 is the Year of the horse. On the Chinese calendar, called Yuan Tan,this new year is 4712. Chinese New year is not always held on the same day each year. It depends on when the second new moon of the winter solstice occurs.This year, Chinese New Year begins on January 31st. It is the beginning of a 15 day...