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| Kindergarten class from a couple of years ago. Love the tennis balls! |
Life is good. Previous years have not been so easy. We'll see how long we can keep it up. : )
Anyways, he came home last week with this set of Second Grade Class Rules that I absolutely loved. They sound simple, but really, think of how much conflict we encounter that is the result of disrespect and general unkindness that seems to have become the status quo.
I should probably mention that we send him to a small Christian school, in case you're surprised to see "God" mentioned once or twice.
Second Grade Class Rules
WE LOVE AND OBEY GOD because He first loved us.
We obey the teacher quickly, quietly and with a good attitude because she loves us.
We love to learn and are not afraid to try new things.
We consider one another's interests ahead of our own.
We speak quietly and respectfully.
We raise our hands and wait to be called upon in class.
We listen to one another! We DO NOT talk when someone else is speaking.
We do not hurt one another with unkind words or deeds.
When someone needs correction, we correct him in love.
When someone is sorry, we forgive them. When someone is sad, we comfort him. When someone is happy, we rejoice with him.
We do all things without complaining, grumbling or arguing.
We take good care of the things God has given us.
We do not create unnecessary work for others.
We ask thoughtful questions when we do not know something.
We accept the teacher's discipline when we disobey any of these rules.
I LOVE these rules! If only EVERYONE lived by them, and not just the 2nd graders...although it's great to start them young :)
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic that he's enjoying school. Some adults need to be reminded of some of these rules too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Letty. : ) I couldn't agree with you more!
ReplyDeleteThe younger the better! We're doing everything we can to raise an empathetic and kind-hearted child. Thanks for swinging by, Bianca. : )
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that he is finally enjoying school. And so are you! How wonderful. There will be days when he is less excited but hopefully this is the beginning of an easier path for you all.
ReplyDelete¡Cuántas reglas!
ReplyDeleteSon bastante buenas todas.
Ezzy, por pasar por mi blog.
¿Y tu foto?
Cariños.
I absolutely LOVE these rules! I wish I could post them in my work place... haha! I'm glad your son is enjoying school, it sounds like a great one...
ReplyDeleteHugs amiga!
Gracias, amiga. <3 I feel better prepared this year for the challenges than I was last year. : )
ReplyDeleteGracias a ti, Ximena. Amo tus fotos y las aventuras que compartes con todas las que participan en miercoles mudo. Tanto que amo esa actividad. Un besito a Maybelline!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tara! *LOL* He should be in bed right now. Pero, no. Aqui esta un lado de mi. o_O
ReplyDeleteThese rules do seem like pretty universal truths! Imagine if Congress had to follow them?!?! What a country we'd have!
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