Turkey day thanks

Here is a great idea for celebrating Thanksgiving. Have your students go around the room and tell all the things for which they are grateful. It’s also a great thing to do at the Thanksgiving table.

I will start this Thanksgiving week by telling you some of my gratitude list. I am grateful for all those in our ATi office who work so hard to help others. I am grateful for our speakers who carry the message of making a difference into every seminar, in-service, and keynote they do. I am grateful for my son, Marty, who leads our office and speaking team on our mission. I am grateful for family and friends. I am grateful for all of you who read these words. You are the ones who make such a huge difference for children every day. May God bless you and give you, your family, and friends a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and rest of the week.

Maryln

PS. My next thought for the day will be Monday, November 30th

Having fun is different from being happy.

There are children who continually act silly. They play the “get attention game.” Having fun and being silly is not the same as being happy. Children who are happy and content within themselves do not need to do silly things to get attention.

These are children who need additional help. They need to feel cared for, involved, and have opportunities to have fun, all within a structured and consistent environment.

Have a great day and a wonderful week.

Maryln