What is forgiveness?

Jan 20, 2021

Filed under: Character Ed, Elementary School, Middle and High School, Values at Home

Here’s what Sam says in this video. Check it out with your family, and then talk about the questions at the end. Have you ever been mad? I mean really, really mad? And for a good reason, too. Like maybe a supposed friend spread rumors about you. Or your money got stolen from the locker […]

The Happiest Person I’ve Ever Met

Jan 20, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized

Just recently, a community in suburban Atlanta lost a man who had been employed at the local Target store for many years. One of Core Essential’s friends, April Bagwell, wrote about his impact for us. April Bagwell has a heart for kids. As a mom, former elementary and current middle school counselor, she sees their […]

Back to School 2020 – A Point of Focus

Jan 20, 2021

Filed under: Character Ed, Monthly Values, Staff Development

I know many of you are feeling overwhelmed, planning for your school in the midst of the unknown. I’ve had a couple of conversations lately that have reinforced this, and I’ve heard people fret about how so much truly is uncertain. I worry about that, too. In light of that, as you lead students, parents, […]

Joy!

Jan 20, 2021

Filed under: Character Ed, Elementary School, Middle and High School, Monthly Values, Values at Home

Not feeling very joyful yet? Want to know how to explain JOY to kids? Let Sam help you out. Share this video with your family or class and then talk for a few minutes about joy. When is it hard to choose to be joyful? When was the last time you were really sad? When […]

When You’re Honored

Jan 20, 2021

Filed under: Character Ed, Middle and High School, Monthly Values, Staff Development

Sometimes when you’re teaching or leading, it can feel like you are treading water, just keeping your mouth and nose above the waves enough to catch a breath. Sometimes, however, you get reminded why it is you do what you do. A user of Core Essentials’ Reco middle school curriculum got this note from a […]

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What is forgiveness?

The Happiest Person I’ve Ever Met

Back to School 2020 – A Point of Focus

Joy!

When You’re Honored