Before you Facebook, TXT, Tweet, or Blog.... THINK

I started thinking today after getting a comment on my

Before You Speak: THINK posters that our kids today 

{and many adults too}

 really need to heed that same advice before posting 

things on Facebook or texting or Tweeting or blogging.

I big puffy heart technology but the immediacy of it can truly be a serious danger. 

It's so easy to pop off and say something without thinking when 
upset or angry or excited without pausing to consider if it's wise or hurtful.

So I made a new sign just to remind us all!
{myself included}

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Before you Speak: THINK {again}

I'm pretty sure the Before You Speak: Think 
poster is the most printed one I've ever made.

It's pretty bright- which isn't everyone's cup of tea- 

so this morning I decided to do one in black/gray 
for anyone who finds that one just a tad too much. 


I also made one in my typical primary colors for those that like that better. 

Such wise words we all need to remember.....at home, at school, at work- always! 

                      

If you have any trouble downloading these, just right click on the image, 

save it, and print it as a JPG!

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Consider the Source

If I had a dollar for each time I said the words "Consider the source" 

I'd be able to take my family on a super snazzy vacation.  

I say it often to my students, to my sweet daughter, and to my friends. 

 I found myself saying it often on Friday to a sweet friend who 

was very upset by something someone had said to her.  

In our conversation I kept reminding her that this person who said the hurtful things

 was someone who was known for causing trouble- 

who in fact seemed to actually enjoy upsetting people.  

I decided I'd like to have this hanging in my classroom as a reminder 

to me and to my students that before we assign value to something someone has said 

we need to consider who it is doing the speaking.  

Here it is in case you also need the reminder! 

          

Consider the Source

Relationships

I was recently contacted by a sweet blog reader who is a principal {Hi Kathy!} 

and is writing a book and wanted to include some of my quote posters. 

{How cool is that? Seriously.....like bucket list cool!}

I've been working this weekend on a few additional quotes for her book 

about relationships and thought I'd share them.  

If there is one thing I've learned in my 20 years of teaching is that

 building relationships with your students is key!

No Significant Learning

Relationship Are All