A few years ago, as a new principal, I made a decision to recognize the children for “making a difference” at our school. The idea was that at our monthly assembly, all staff members would have an opportunity to publicly… Continue Reading
As educators, we are often faced with an opportunity to take the easy road or the hard road. The easy road often works for us as parents, teachers, administrators but it rarely works for kids. The difficult road may be… Continue Reading
EVERY child has a strength inside them; it is our job, as educators, to bring this out. “Recognizing ALL Students” is a page designed to showcase the success stories of schools that have moved away from the traditional awards ceremonies… Continue Reading
EVERY child has a strength inside them; it is our job, as educators, to bring this out. “Recognizing ALL Students” is a page designed to showcase the success stories of schools that have moved away from the traditional awards ceremonies… Continue Reading
Many people have been asking about information on the topic of awards ceremonies in school. I did have a Diigo page going (on motivation) but I thought I would add a page on my blog that highlights the words of… Continue Reading
While reading and commenting on Amanda C. Dykes’ blog post, “And The Award Goes To…“, I came across this poem (shared by Rebecca as a comment) and I felt I needed to share: Awards Day – by Beth Moore I… Continue Reading
As we approach May, and now that I have 2 daughters, it is time to continue a long standing Wejr Family tradition – the “Weejies” – The Wejr Family Awards. Growing up, I was an A student and a decent… Continue Reading
I am pleased to have Brian Barry (@nunavut_teacher) as a guest blogger. Brian is a Grade 9 Math/Science teacher from Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada who is passionate about education technology and human motivation. His thoughts on motivation, including rewards and punishment,… Continue Reading
In a recent article in the Vancouver Province, it described an initiative started by a community to pay their children for getting good grades. After reading this, my heart began to race and I was floored. How could an entire… Continue Reading
I have been asked by a few parents to post my Farewell Speech to the Grade 6’s that was said at our Grade 6 Year-End Honouring Ceremony June 24th, 2010: When principals come up and give farewell speeches to classes… Continue Reading