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Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Creating Greatness
After watching the LIM video Creating Greatness and reading Ellison the Elephant ( I would suggest Grades 1 & 2 reading the whole text) have the students celebrate their strengths (their greatness) and make a plan (Habit 2) and action steps (Habit 3) for how they can use this strength to help others.
This is also a great story to use to encourage others to not be critical of other's weaknesses (Another book may be Leo the Late Bloomer, Ira Sleeps Over). Give them to challenge to help others in their classroom like Ellison's imaginary friend. Help others to find their VOICE!
Click this link to hear part of the wonderful story.
This is a terrific story to help bring Mark Twain's quote to life.
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
The story begins by telling the reader that a space in this world was left empty just for them. "YOU-Ness" is described as "it's your style of being, your rhythm or vibe. It's the grand sum of you that sets you apart. Your body and brains plus your spirit and heart."
This story can be used in so many ways to help kids see their potential and give them to desire to work hard at becoming even more.
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