Empathy is a choice…

“Rarely can a response make something better. What makes something better is a connection.”

 

More hints and tips in the classroom...

Tech Balance

Did you know that the average American teenager processes 3700 text messages a month? News Clip: MSN Maybe it’s time to put down the phone and actually

Character Strengths Project

Hey 8th graders! We’re going to get started on your Character Strengths Project.  After taking the Character Strengths Survey at ViaMe.org, you’re going to look at

Cyberbullying: Positive Prevention

 Using Positive Peer Pressure and Social Media to Prevent Cyberbullying Below are some resources I used with my students as well as for a teacher

Grade 8 Course Outline

Middle School Health Education Ms. Smith, Room M106 Email: amy.smith@saschina.org “Health is a state of complete physical, mental, emotional and social well-being and not merely

Oh, Puberty.

  What is it about that word that freaks everyone out so much? You’re all going through it, or have gone through it, or are