Imagine soaring through the air, performing mystifying stunts as you inspire thousands. That is a cheerleader’s life, a world filled with excitement, fun and physical masterpieces. To those watching, the stunts may appear effortless, but they require countless hours of training and practice. A good way to get this practice is through one of the […]
Tag Archives: Team Building Activities
07
Aug
Aug
I work for a large corporation that promotes a team environment. The philosophy there is simple. If you enjoy going to work every day, you’re more likely to go to work (not call in sick when you’re not sick, etc) and do a great job. Most people are driven to go to work by one […]
When did summer camp become such a big business and so complicated? In Atlanta, the choices are overwhelming: computer camps, circus camps, science camps, chess camps, lacrosse camps, chamber music camps, and holistic summer camps. Huh? “Stop the madness!” I say. All I want is a summer day camp where my kids can take a […]
Peer Mediation Team Building Activities This book is a collection of activities I have found in the book How to Create Positive Relationships with Students by Michelle Karns. In picking these activities, I hope the students in the peer mediation program get to know one another better, and continue to grow as individuals. Play becomes […]
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Jun
Jun
For several decades now the case studies of various community psychologists have demonstrated that parental involvement in school systems greatly improves children’s performance. Research has shown that when parents are significantly involved with their children’s schools, the children progress not only academically, but also emotionally and behaviorally (Bronfenbrenner, 1979). This paper addresses the empirical research […]