The leaves may be falling, but we hope your spirits are not sinking with them. That's tricky because many teachers are doing double-duty in the pandemic--teaching both in the classroom and in virtual venues, juggling masks and desk spacing, some even preparing packets to send home to kids in quarantine. Our October virtues of diligence, perseverance, self control and self discipline come in doubly handy this month.
If you are looking for inspiration as the evenings chill and you find yourself by the fireplace, read John Cribb's riveting new novel Old Abe. Abraham Lincoln was the poster child for perseverance and endured trails unimaginable in his life time. This book follows him through the last four years of his life. Read the full review for this book in the "For Parents and Teachers" section of October.
And by the way, October is National Book Month. Here are five reasons to keep on reading!
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On this one-hundredth anniversary of women's suffrage, we're spotlighting those who championed the struggle as our October heroines - incredible models of diligence, perseverance, self-control and self-discipline. Our "Telling our Stories" blog this month focuses specifically on the self-control of the "Silent Sentinels" who pushed the 19th Amendment to victory.
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We're making it easier for you to connect with sites that support and enhance your character education goals. Check out our new "Links Tab" to find easy access to some great sites that you might not yet have discovered.
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is one of the sites featured on our links page. This University of Berkeley-based research center publishes work in psychology and neuroscience that speaks to human excellence (virtue) and flourishing.
Their recent article "How Reading Fiction can Shape Our Real Lives" is a ringing endorsement of the Core Virtues literature-based approach to character development. Language arts teachers will love it.
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If you are seeking to cultivate self-control and curb anger, Jefferson’s rule is a good one. Generations of American school children used to learn it, and the sentiment may have inspired some of our greatest civic victories. Consider woman’s suffrage.This year our nation celebrates the centennial of “votes for women.” Read More
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