As a young child, I was taught the importance of MANNERS. It is so important to say please and thank you, to hold the doors open for others, and to follow the rules. Doing these simple tasks can produce a good halo effect, which is great for networking and creating a positive character.
This week, I wanted to teach manners to the kids. With a short amount of time and less kids than normal, this lesson went quite smoothly. We discussed basic manners, but also did a fun activity. I set the classroom up like a bus, and we practiced good manners while on the bus, since the majority of Oyler kids ride a bus to school.
While sitting on the bus, the kids were to act poorly. They screamed, kicked the seat in front of them, and stuck their hands out the "windows". Then I asked them to be on their best behavior, greeting the bus driver, speaking quietly, sitting in their own chair, and saying thank you.
As you can see from the pictures, it was a fun, but important lesson!
Since I will be using the Winners Walk Tall Character Coaching program as an honors experience, I am required to create two pieces that will incorporate my major into the learning process. As a marketing major, I will use my blog to share it with the Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati so they can use it to sell the character coaching program to other college students. I have also created a brochure for the kids to "sell" the idea of the importance of taking care of themselves. Maybe you can learn something, too!
It was great getting back to Oyler after such a long break! I think the kids were generally excited to see me- they were more excited about picking the paper out of the hat!
Many of us have New Year's resolutions to eat more nutritious meals or exercise more frequently. I felt that the lesson on hygiene and nutrition would be very appropriate for this time.
In general, I was very glad to see that many of the kids were eating well, going for regular visits to the doctor, and brushed their teeth. Of course they all had funny answers when I asked how often they should take a shower. Here are a few example answers: "Twice a day", "All of the time", "Never", and of course we finally discovered that once a day or every other day would be sufficient.
We also discussed the importance of brushing and flossing teeth. It is also important to visit the dentist for a check-up, although it can be scary.
I feel that the first week back went very well! The kids thought IT'S COOL TO TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES, and they know that WINNERS do too!
"Hygiene is two thirds of health." - Lebanese Proverb
