Comments on: How to Build Classroom Community with the Positivity Project

By: Louise Paris

Louise Paris — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:38:47 +0000

In reply to Theodcia.

Dear Theodcia,
I may be able to help if I learn more specifics about your needs. You can reach me via email, louisemparis@yahoo.com

By: Louise Paris

Louise Paris — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:31:16 +0000

I am a retired third grade teacher. I love that you are involved in the positivity project! I created my own character education project in the 80’s when character education wasn’t encouraged. The project was loved by my students and parents, however, besides newspaper articles, I never found a way to get it beyond my school. I later found similar simulations being developed in Canada. My program was an original integrated approach to the curriculum through my thematic simulation called “Caringtown.” Our motto was “We care.” We developed an entire town and ran real businesses that provided either goods or services, all under the “We care” premise.

I love that you are using the “responsive classroom” activities! I also incorporated them into my classroom and feel that all classroom teachers should include as much as possible in their classrooms, as age appropriate.

I currently design peace and positivity products and workshops. My passion is to somehow spread peace and positivity to communities through my creativity. Many of my products include my self-authored writings. Included are a peace poem for a poster, children’s books, peace totes, wood plaques with changeable quotes, etc. I’m continuously looking for a home for my projects. If interested, contact me at louisemparis@yahoo.com.

By: Theodcia

Theodcia — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 03:56:09 +0000

This post/podcast has been an answer to prayer. As I begin to brainstorm projects for project term as I return to school from maternity leave, I kept asking God to inspire my mind with projects that engage the students with the community or have them research and share useful information that improves others and their lives.
I also wanted the projects to help the students develop character traits such as resilience, teamwork, introspection, empathy, honesty, but didn’t know how to incorporate it, what to focus on or how to introduce it to students.
God answers prayers. As a Christian teacher I really am sold on the fact that the traits align with scripture as I’m able to have students dig into the bible as well as I am at a Christian school.