Posts by Lynne Watts
What to do when kids argue
Kids and Arguments “I had it first… it’s mine!” “I want the green one… you can have the blue one.” “No the green one is bigger… you always get the biggest one.” “You always get your way… it’s my turn to go first.” Sound familiar? Recently after teaching a parent class at a local elementary…
Read MoreCelebrate the Introvert
Worried about a Student Who is an Introvert? One of the most common misconceptions about personality styles is the difference between being shy and being an introvert. It’s not really the same thing. Shyness is often rooted in fear and anxiety while introversion is a type of personality style that has certain characteristics, most notably…
Read MoreSocial Emotional Learning Resource Kit
Social Emotional Learning Resource Kit Are you committed to teaching lessons that nurture young leaders, but exhausted with researching and creating weekly lessons that matter? Do you have a packed calendar of lessons and groups to complete but are you running out of creative ideas to make the lessons happen? Wyatt and I can help!…
Read MoreSurprising research about praise
How Do You Praise a Child? What a great job you did! You aced this test, you are so smart! The home run you hit saved the day! You are the best hitter on the team! In this age of positivism, affirmations and intentions, what could possibly be wrong with praising a child? Turns out…
Read MoreAre you a leader? One question to ask.
Leadership and You Lately I’ve been doing a lot of leadership training at schools and conferences. What qualities do you think of when you think of great leaders? Integrity? Grit? Determination? Passion? Purpose? While these are all qualities that we may aspire to, John Quincy Adams penned a powerful leadership quote that can encompass all these…
Read MoreOne Word to Create Focus
One Word and Focus Kids grow up so fast. The world changes even faster. What will your students be like in five years? Ten years? Do they have a vision for the future? Do they have an idea of the values and the principles that are their foundation? Stephen Covey wrote extensively about the importance of…
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