This day in history . . .

When you need an activity, always chat about . . .  "this day in history"!
Many sites for information -

http://www.historynet.com/today-in-history

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/on-this-day/

Pipe Cleaner Structures!

Ice Breaker - Pipe Cleaner Structures! Provide each student with three pipe cleaners. Give students about five minutes to use the pipe cleaners to create a structure or symbol that represents something about themselves. At the end of the five minutes, set up a sequence of 60-second "speed dates" during which each student tells the other what their symbol is and why they made it. (Sound a bell to indicate when they should switch chairs.)

Talk About Teamwork!

It is All About Conversations . . .

Definitions

I was recently interviewed by someone about "bullying" in schools.  It made me start to reflect on the nature and definition of the word, not to mention what we share with children.  Here are some ideas -

"Bullying is when you keep picking on someone because you think you’re cooler, smarter, stronger or better than them.”

http://antibullyingsoftware.com/the-definition-of-bullying-for-kids/# 

Quick Easy Tips for Our Kids!

Just starting an Advisory . . .?

Here are some BIG ideas to get you started on themes . . .

Goal Setting

Expectations and “Nuts and Bolts”

Team building & Ice breakers

Academic Integrity

Respect for others/Bullying awareness

Friendship

Self-identity

Stress relief

Academic motivation

Organizational skills

Fun games and activities!