Over the next few days I will be attempting something new and different- and probably a bit frightening (as new and different things almost always are.) In an effort to drag myself kicking and screaming into the 20th century- and, yes, I realize that still leaves this Luddite about a hundred years in arrears- I'm going to experiment with making pages for all of my classes. Check back occasionally to see the progress and maybe check on current projects and class activities.
Telesis is a Character First school.
The character trait for November is INITIATIVE. Initiative means recognizing and doing what needs to be done before you are asked to do it.
A good activity to incorporate initiative into your daily life might be select a daily or weekly chore and attempt to get it done before it becomes critical. Chores might include dishwashing, vacuuming or mopping, preparing a meal, or straightening a communal area such as the living room or dining room. Each time a student completes a task without needing to be asked, parents should take note of it and be sure to recognize the achievement. If there are multiple students in the household, this could even become a competition with a weekly prize awarded at the end of the week for best anticipating family needs.
