Gavin McCormack sent me an email for suggestions for children/students to learn at home that are practical and enjoyable. I love his ideas and I think parents and children/students will love these ideas as well: Monday 9:00 – 10:1 5 Write a letter, then post the letter 10:15 – 11:00 – Read a recipe, Bake Read more about Non-Academic Practical Time Table for Children at Home[…]
As always, I am inspired by so many amazing inspirations from John Maxwell, LinkedIn and Twitter. John Maxwell challenges us to look for the blessings in this difficult time of fighting the corona virus around the world. And yes there are definitely blessings. I am certain that one of the lessons we must learn as Read more about Look for the Blessings[…]
Gavin McCormack sent me the following about what we as educators need to be aware of when delivering online lessons: 1. Make sure that children know their ‘virtual timetable’ even have a morning roll call. Children need routine and so do you. Make sure. Mum and dad are also aware of the routine. 2. Make Read more about 11 Things We Need to be Aware of When Delivering Online Lessons[…]
While some of us have the luxury of being able to do the social distancing, we must send out our gratitude to those who are our heroes at this time of pandemic – health care workers, grocery, transit, police, ambulance, fire fighters and others. Thank you! You deserve not only our gratitude and solidarity, but Read more about 6 Daily Questions to Ask Yourself While Social Distancing[…]
I love the following 6 traits of mentally strong people which I found on LinkedIn sent by Madelyn@madelynjul.1d: 1. They celebrate other people’s success. 2. They don’t waste time feeling sorry for themselves. 3. They focus on positive thoughts. 4. They are kind, fair and unafraid to speak up. 5. They are willing to take Read more about 6 Things Mentally Strong People Do[…]
I love the following inspirations that the Dalai Lama posted on Twitter. They are inspirations that we all need to think about and ponder during this time of self-isolation in our society. 1. The purpose of our lives is to be happy. 2. Be kind whenever possible. 3. Well being comes through action, not through Read more about Inspiring Quotes from Dalai Lama[…]
Leadership First posts a lot of articles on leadership and this one resonated with me because I truly believe servant leadership is the way to lead. He says that there are 11 themes in servant leadership. They are: 1. Calling – do people believe you are willing to sacrifice self-interest for the good of the Read more about 11 Themes of Servant Leadership[…]
I love John Maxwell’s Minute With Maxwell where he talks about the fact that nothing in life worthwhile comes easy. He quotes Margaret Thatcher who said, “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” When you have a crisis, it challenges your tenacity and your perseverance. We are definitely going Read more about Nothing in Life Comes Easy[…]
Dalai Lama advises the following ways to improve our peace of mind: – Keep your circle small – Accept what cannot be changed – Leave behind what isn’t good for you – No matter what happened think positive – Give time for yourself and love yourself – Don’t beg anyone to stay – Save space Read more about Improve Your Peace of Mind[…]
Leadership First posted the following 5 qualities of a trustworthy leader: 1. They take a look at themselves first. – Take a look at your own behaviour before judging others. 2. They increase their “Flex” ability. – Flexible leaders do not avoid change, instead they make change work. 3. They tell it like it is. Read more about 5 Qualities of a Trustworthy Leader[…]