Submitted by Molly H. (not verified) on March 22, 2008 - 11:06.
I agree that we need to spend more time on character development. I teach third grade and sometimes I can see students trying to decide whether to do the right thing, or the easier, wrong thing. I think this age can be a turning point for children. They can really start developing the habit of making good choices and recognizing when their friends make good choices. They are also very interested in community issues at this age. They ask lots of questions about things they hear in the news. With all of the "academic" demands, testing, and "specials" it is hard to squeeze in time for these types of lessons, but where there is a will there is a way.
Spend more time on character development
Submitted by Molly H. (not verified) on March 22, 2008 - 11:06.
I agree that we need to spend more time on character development. I teach third grade and sometimes I can see students trying to decide whether to do the right thing, or the easier, wrong thing. I think this age can be a turning point for children. They can really start developing the habit of making good choices and recognizing when their friends make good choices. They are also very interested in community issues at this age. They ask lots of questions about things they hear in the news. With all of the "academic" demands, testing, and "specials" it is hard to squeeze in time for these types of lessons, but where there is a will there is a way.