The Power of Positivity

     This week we had quite a few discussions about being positive, happy, and kind.  Positivity and negativity share the same cycle.  If you choose to be kind to the people you interact with, then they will be influenced to be kind to you as well, and in turn they will most likely return the favor to others.  Negativity takes the same simple path.  Like most people, I prefer positivity over negativity.  Is it always easy to choose to be positive?  Definitely not.

     During class we often take a "breather" to send ourselves a positive message.  That may sound like:

I can do this.

I am talented.

I am a team player.

I am a confident and focused learner.

I am capable and intelligent.

I listen to my teacher, my classmates, and myself.

I choose to do my job well and right the first time. 

     This gives students the opportunity to acknowledge their strengths or goals.  And it's not just for children; adults need the same pick-me-up!  Try it sometime or encourage your child to do it at home; you may find that it's completely refreshing!

     My favorite words from this post: positive, happy, kind, influenced, favor, simple, choose, message, opportunity, acknowledge, strengths, goals, encourage, refreshing.  Wow, that felt good!


     Have a fabulous weekend; the leaves on the trees are looking lovely!

BONUS

Here's what I like to do in my spare time...hike.  These pictures were taken at Bellevue State Park.

One of my favorite fifth graders, my nephew!  Playing football against some of the students from my class.  That game was a must see.

HoMeCoMiNg DaY

     There's nothing like school pride.  We had an amazing day as River Kings & River Queens!  The school day started off with a mini Homecoming breakfast (egg casserole, banana bread, and apple juice...click the link for the recipes).  After the students ate they decorated spirit posters (black & red, black & red!) to hang on their lockers.  While they were decorating we received the call that our spirit parade was about to begin!  The school lined the halls and cheered on the high school band members, cheerleaders, flag corps, and football players.  Afterward, fifth grade greeted 200 preschoolers, showed them around the playground, and got an extra "pep rally" from the band and cheerleaders.  We then took a break from the fun to get down to business; yes, we squeezed in some learning (reading, math, ST math).  Finally, we ended our day with a coloring contest, a strategy game (Dots and Boxes), and face paint!

     On a softer side:  Today was a day to remind me that our teachers care about our students and our students are simply wonderful, wonderful children.  Honestly, nothing can make a teacher's heart flutter like watching high school, elementary, and pre-school students interact.  Something else that gets to me (in a great way!): listening to my students sing along to our classroom CD.  It's pure bliss!

     Until next week, let's continue to be awesome!

     Miss Grell