Lately with LiiNK®

Here are a few more of our favorite teacher success stories.

One little girl in kindergarten could barely walk when she started school. She was very unbalanced and wobbly when she moved. Now (Spring semester) she just goes! She walks quickly and loves to move around. She is so much more coordinated and strong.

Teachers love to witness Positive Action lessons on worry and anger being practiced by students. A little boy, got worked up at his seat because friends at his table were doing something that irritated him. The teacher watched the little boy close his eyes, put his hand in front of him in a “stop” motion, and count to 10. When he opened his eyes again he was calm and able to keep working. Amazing!

Week 26-Truth: Something you can count on

Week 27-Integrity: To do what you say you will do

Week 28-Self-Responsibility: To answer for your actions

Week 29-Trust: To have confidence or faith

1. Telling Yourself the Truth Using Emotional Positive Actions

Other positive behaviors are only possible when people learn to be honest with themselves.

You can connect with your child and reinforce Positive Action lessons at home by asking them these questions.

You can connect with your child and reinforce Positive Action lessons at home by asking them these questions.

Kindergarten-What are the rules (by mid-February they should know all 4) for self-honesty? Why is it important to keep your promise? What happened when Miska forgot to keep her promise to check the rope for the anchor?

First-What did you learn about making excuses? Is it OK to change your mind about a promise? What do you need to do if you do change your mind? What should you do when your friends want you to do something you do not feel good about?

Second-What does it mean to have self-pity? What do you see are your strengths and weaknesses? What is Integrity and why is it important?

Third-Why is self-honesty important? Why should you admit your mistakes? What is peer pressure?

Is your family having trouble coming up with what to do outdoors?

Kids don't develop a relationship with nature by watching it on the Discovery Channel. They need to feel the wind, smell leaves and wildflowers, run their fingers over rocks and make personal contact with other living things. Pristine wilderness is not required: Ask any of today's dedicated outdoorsmen, and you may find that his favorite childhood memory involves a backyard tree house or fishing in an irrigation canal. Encourage children to get outside wherever they can, as often as possible, and start building their own memories.

–Dyanne Fry Cortez

Check out this article from Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine to get you started.

Fifty Ways to Get Your Kid Hooked on the Outdoors

https://tpwmagazine.com/archive/2008/mar/ed_1/

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