Practice Nine
Practice 9 : The Magic Triad, a positive and caring environment, and discipline with dignity and logic are evident.
Implementation Basics | Practice 9 Implementation Evaluation and Goal Setting | Life Principles, Expectations, and Quotes | Hand Sign for Practice 9 | Practice Connections | Characteristics of Implementation with Online Resources | Research | Literature | Poetry | Vocabulary | Music & Video Links | General Resource Websites | Learning Strategies
“Kind Words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are endless.”
--Mother Teresa
(printable posters)
Implementation Basics
- Practice 9 Introduction - The 'WHY?', 'WHERE?', 'WHEN?', Benefits, Objections, and Responses
- Practice 9 Quick Implementation Guide - Purpose, Quotes, and Questions to evaluate implementation
- Practice 9 Implementation Ideas - 43 Practical application ideas and resources
Magic Triad - Includes literature lessons, poetry, quotes, implementation strategies, songs, etc.
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- The C.R.O.S.S.ROADS CHOICE Directory - Teach making better choices with the complete set of CHOICE materials for implementation of the five step C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Choice process including ‘How to Introduce’, student and educator examples using the process in goal setting, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and general decision-making, posters, task cards, etc.
- Quotes about Choice – Resource Sheet of quotes and links to printable poster
- Redirecting Behavior by Offering a Positive Challenge: A Classroom Example
- Strategies for Adding Novelty and Interest to Instruction
- Ideas at the Door - Multiple strategies for use throughout the educational environment
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - Multiple online resource links for this characteristic
- Practice 2 - Educators and learners speak in complete sentences and address one another by name, demonstrating mutual respect and common courtesy
- G.E. Implementation Rubric - Contains a rubric for all 17 Practices Life Principles Eight Expectations - links to digital downloads of resources
Practice #9 Implementation Evaluation And Goal Setting
- Practice 9 Implementation Evaluation - This instrument may be used as an individual or building-wide evaluation of the implementation for Practice #7. Its use to establish goals for growth is encouraged. (printable document)
Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels - includes educator goal examples for the implementation of this practice
- Goal Setting for Practice 9 - Includes Examples below. The following documents may be used to set goals and work through planning the implementation of
Practice 9. Practice 9 Examples of Goal Setting - Uses a teacher’s implementation of goal setting in a classroom as the example.
- Goal Setting Process Documents:
C.R.O.S.S. ROADS ™ Decision-making Process -- This is the 5 step decision-making process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. (C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Process Poster)
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Goal Setting Worksheet
- Simplified Goal Setting Worksheet
- Goal Setting Planning Sheet
- Goal Progress Worksheet
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Decision-making Process Worksheet with emoji
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Decision-making Process Worksheet without emoji
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Simplified Decision-making Process Worksheet
- Goal Setting Definition Poster
Click icon for quick access to multiple GE RESOURCES.
Click icon for quick access to multiple web resources containing lesson plans, tools for learners, etc.
Life Principles, Expectations, And Quotes
- Life Principles: Include literature lessons, quotes, poetry, strategies, and other resources
- Compassion - full resources
COMPASSION – Dictionary Link ; Spanish - compasión - Respect - full resources
RESPECT - Dictionary link; Spanish - el respeto - Integrity - full resources
INTEGRITY - Dictionary link; Spanish - la integridad
- Compassion - full resources
- Life Principle Mind Map for the School Environment - a mind map applying any of the life principles in the school environment
- Life Principle Mind Map - general mind map for any life principle
- Life Application Lessons for Life Principles - 3 strategies for applying any life principle
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Eight Expectations: Resources include printable posters of Expectation, a printable quote, and sections for literature, vocabulary, music and videos, an introductory activity, a cooperative structure, sign language, self-reflection, celebrations, and a brain break. Each allows for selection of appropriate grade level material: Elementary, Middle, and High School.
Expectation One - (printable poster)
- Multiple Resources including printables Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
- Expectation Four - We will cheer each other to success.
- Expectation Eight - We will practice virtuous living, using the Life Principles. (printable poster)
- Multiple Resources including printables Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
- Quotes: (Resource Sheets of quotes and links to printable posters
- Quotes for the Magic Triad“Hugs are healthy. Smiles are contagious.” - Author Unknown
Quotes about COMPASSION "No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted." --Aesop
Quotes about RESPECT“I will speak
ill of no man and speak the good I know of everybody.” - Benjamin Franklin
Quotes about INTEGRITY “If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.” - Marcus Aurelius
Basic Tenets, Eight Expectations, and 17 Practices - All three in one document
Hand Signs For Practice 9
Practice - C
lick on links to see brief video clips of hand sign.
- Make a palm down ‘A’ and move it back and forth across the left index finger.
Nine - With hand out, touch thumb and forefinger.
- Sign language for Practice 9 vocabulary - Smile, kind, word, touch, etc.
- Sign Language for 6 Question Stems - Add a nonverbal component using official sign language
- Hand Signs for Eight Expectations - Free Digital Download
Task Cards - A PROACTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TOOL! - 8 Sign Language Task Cards for the 8 Expectations for Living with supporting documents. Sign language hand signs Include: Friend, Respect, Please, Thank you, Cheer, Help, Applaud, Encourage, and Practice
Practice Connections
Practice 9 Connections - list of other 17 Practices that are connected to Practice #9
Implementation Characteristics With Online Resources
Practice 9 Characteristics of Implementation
- Includes links to online resources to assist in implementation under each characteristic.
- Demonstrate, teach, and model the Magic Triad using the Eight Expectations for Living, the Life Principles, creeds, and quotes to affirm desired behaviors and attitudes and to redirect learners.Implementation Online Resources:
- Magic Triad - Includes literature lessons, poetry, quotes, implementation strategies, songs, etc.
- Strategies for Use of the Magic Triad - Lessons, activities, songs, etc.
- Magic Triad Posters - 3 Magic Triad posters
- Magic Triad Display Examples - photos of ideas
- Practice 9 Implementation Ideas - 43 Practical application ideas and resources
- Eight Expectations for Living: All Eight Expectations address behavior supporting Character Education. Resources include printable posters of each of the 8 Expectation, a printable quote, and sections for literature, vocabulary, music and videos, an introductory activity, a cooperative structure, sign language, self-reflection, celebrations, and a brain break. Each allows for selection of appropriate grade level material: Elementary, Middle, and High School.
- Life Principles - 15 of the 36 Life Principles have expanded materials to include literature lessons, quotes, poetry, music, videos, etc.
- 4x4 Magic Triad Task Card - Songs and poems
- Examples of Creeds - 15 Examples of Creeds
- Creeds - Use expanded resources to verbally affirm desired behaviors and attitudes.
- D – Develop Positive Relationships – Lesson Materials include activities, literature, videos, quotes, vocabulary, and music. Click on the appropriate level.
- Redirecting Behavior by Offering a Positive Challenge: A Classroom Example - an example of how to redirect behavior in a positive manner
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Includes links to all quote resources and strategies for the use including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Procedure for Designating Time for Formal or Casual Speech
- Famous Recitations, Poetry, and Quote Examples - a wealth of resources!!!
- Between Teacher and Child by Haim Ginott
- “Tone of Voice” - Author Unknown ;
- Different Voices Activity – May be used with the poem
- “Heart of a Teacher “ poem
- Enthusiasm and Encouraging Attitude Resources
- Procedures - Materials include procedure examples, activities, quotes, literature, videos, quotes, vocabulary
- Resources for-Vision/Goal-Setting/Self-Reflection - Songs, Videos,Websites, Activities, etc. for all ages
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels - includes educator goal examples for the implementation of this practice
- Practice 2 - Educators and learners speak in complete sentences and address one another by name, demonstrating mutual respect and common courtesy.
- A Call to Excellence (Rise and Shine Ideas) - Ideas for learners to use presentation skills in an assembly
- Practice #6 Implementation Ideas - 57 Practical application ideas and resources
- Mind Map Guide from Lucidchart.com - Great resource for creating online mind maps
- Strategies for Adding Novelty and Interest to Instruction
- Magic Triad - Includes literature lessons, poetry, quotes, implementation strategies, songs, etc.
- Take time to speak with each learner every day and allow learners time to interact with each other. Build positive relationships with all shareholders to provide support and create an awareness that each is a vital and valuable part of the learning community. Implementation Online Resources:
- Expectation One - We will value one another as unique and special individuals. Includes strategies, lessons, quotes, music, videoes, etc.
- “Our Personal Best” Poster - Strategy to create visual showing talents/services of students
- ‘We're ALL Stars’ Activity - for grades 3-12) Activity to recognize and affirm individual strengths
- Star Activity Pattern - Star pattern to be used with lower elementary
- How to make a 5 pointed star - How-to-fold a 5 point origami star
- 5 Point Star Directions
- How to Make a 5 point star video - 1:17 min.
- Resources for Life Principle of RESPECT
- Resources for Life Principle of RESPONSIBILITY
- Resources for the Life Principle of ESPRIT DE CORPS
- Six Ways to Improve Communication - Tips and strategies for improving communication through feedback, quotes and more
- 4x4 Magic Triad Task Cards - Songs, chants, and poems
- Ideas at the Door - Multiple strategies for use throughout the educational environment
- Magic Triad Greeting Rug - Visual strategy for giving students the choice of how they want to be greeted each day.
-
'All Who Enter Here' Door Poster - FREE digital download
- Strategies for Respect
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Strategies for the use of Quotes including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Making Better Choices - The Choice Process - C.R.O.S.S.ROADS™ is a universal choice process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving
- Redirecting Behavior by Offering a Positive Challenge: A Classroom Example
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - Multiple online resource links for this characteristic
- Minute Mania Verbal Fluency - Brief pair share strategy for sharing and processing
- Maximize the use of Cooperative Learning structures to involve/engage every student.
- Use a variety of methods for pairing learners. Strategies for Pairing Learners
- Cooperation Life Principle - includes lesson plans and activities focused on developing a climate of cooperation.
- Teaching Learners to Ask Their Own Questions - includes multiple online resources
- Life Application Lessons for Life Principles - 3 strategies for applying any life principle
- Six Question Learning Strategies - Use these to clarify what the Magic Triad will look like in different places.
- Six Question Cube - Question Cube with the six basic questions, Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
- Six Questions Stems Sheet
- Sign Language for Question Stems - Add a nonverbal component using official sign language
- Six Questions Stems Mini Booklet
- Mini Booklet Directions - How-to instructions for making the booklet
- Music Videos for Practice 5 and Question Stems Songs - Includes some songs in Spanish
- Sign Language for 6 Question Stems - Add a nonverbal component using official sign language
- Music Videos for Practice 5 and Question Stems Songs - Includes some songs in Spanish
- QFT-Question Formulation Technique (quick guide) - Question Formulation Technique - a cooperative structure engaging all learners creating their own questions for all age levels. The purpose of this guide is to give you a quick overview of the Question Formulation Technique™ (QFT™) and to provide you with an outline you can use to experience the question formulation process.
- For a comprehensive description and analysis of how to use the Question Formulation Technique™ in the classroom please see, Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions, 2011 Harvard Education Press. http://www.hepg.org/hep/book/144/MakeJustOneChange
- Seek to change behaviors rather than choosing to punish. Verbally affirm desired behaviors and attitudes and include learners in developing logical consequences that achieve desired results. Offer learners input and choices in procedures, expectations,and academic opportunities. i.e. Redirect with positive dialogue, an understanding of cause and effect, and use of contingencies - ‘If…, Then...”Implementation Online Resources:
- Making Better Choices - The Choice Process - C.R.O.S.S.ROADS™ is a universal choice process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- The C.R.O.S.S.ROADS CHOICE Directory - Complete set of CHOICE materials for implementation of the five step C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Choice process including ‘How to Introduce’, student and educator examples using the process in goal setting, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and general decision-making, posters, task cards, etc.
- School Dialogue Scripts using the C.R.O.S.S.ROADS process - scripts of actual situations that model the use of the five steps.
- Redirecting Behavior by Offering a Positive Challenge: A Classroom Example
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Strategies for the use of Quotes including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Enthusiasm and Encouraging Attitude Resources - Life Principle resources including lesson plans, quotes, and resources
- Key Ideas on Modeling Respect
- Strategies for Respect
- Contingencies -- A ‘When…., Then…..” strategy for classroom management.
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Creeds - Use resources to verbally affirm desired behaviors and attitudes.
- Creating a Culture of Creativity, Risk-Taking and Innovation - an article highlighting High School pedagogy with tips and strategies for building a positive culture among learners
- Life Principle Lesson Plan Strategy - A lesson plan that may used with any of the life principles
- ‘Hand’y Curriculum Connections Page One, Page Two - graphic organizer - Digital Download available - Use for analyzing literature examples of characters’ decision-making
- Making Better Choices - The Choice Process - C.R.O.S.S.ROADS™ is a universal choice process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- Monitor learners using proximity, feedback, and challenge to improve time-on-task and progress towards goals. Encourage learners to evaluate the work they complete and use it to monitor progress and refine goals and results. Use affirmations and positive commentary to encourage learners to appreciate their own successes and those of others.Implementation Online Resources:
- Quality Work - dialogue examples of implementing expectation for quality work
- Work Check Chant
- One Minute Feedback 4x4 – Printable cards - 4 copies per page
- Self Reflection Writing Stems 4x4 – Printable cards - 4 copies per page
- Self-reflection Strategies - includes reflection writing stems, poster, a One-Minute Feedback strategy, etc. - All Age Levels
- Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels - includes educator goal examples for the implementation of this practice.
- Redirecting Behavior by Offering a Positive Challenge: A Classroom Example
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Strategies for the use of Quotes including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Procedure for Designating Time for Formal or Casual Speech Example
- Handbook of Procedure Examples
- Procedures - Multiple resources for implementing procedures in the classroom
- Perseverance - Resources includes quotes, lessons, literature/poetry, videos, etc.
- Responsibility - Resources includes quotes, lessons, literature/poetry, videos, etc.
- Esprit de Corps Resources includes quotes, lessons, literature/poetry, videos, etc.
- Practice 3 Implementation Ideas - 24 Practice application ideas and resources
- Practice #5 Implementation Ideas - 38 Practical application ideas and resources
- Mind Map Guide from Lucidchart.com - Great resource for creating online mind maps
- Celebration - Fun quick celebrations for effort
- Celebration Cards Set One (1-24) Digital download
- Celebration Cards Set Two (24-48) Digital download
- Praise/Encouragement - compares the two and gives potential results of each
- Life Application Lessons - 3 lessons applying problem-solving in real life situations, literature, and investigating cause/effect relationships.
- Learning Strategies - a variety of instructional activities for use with literature and other curriculum content
- Whole Group Discussion
- Questioning Strategies - QFT Strategy
- QFT – Question Formulation Technique
- Question Game - 4x4 Task Card
- Seesaw - a free app for educators compatible with Google Classroom Students get excited to choose from Seesaw's creative tools. They express themselves, reflect on their learning and create a portfolio they're proud to show others.
- Quality Work - dialogue examples of implementing expectation for quality work
- Apply the meaning gained in classic studies to real world situations including personal effort in the their work. Engage learners daily in writing through journaling, goal setting, self-reflection, or other types of writing.Implementation Online Resources:
- Magic Triad Display Examples - photos of ideas
- Life Application Lessons - 3 lessons applying problem-solving in real life situations, literature, and investigating cause/effect relationships.
- Effort - Resources includes quotes, lessons, literature/poetry, videos, etc.
- Quality Work - dialogue examples of implementing expectation for quality work
- Practice 2 - Educators and learners speak in complete sentences and address one another by name, demonstrating mutual respect and common courtesy.
- Journaling Tips - Why journaling is important and tips for implementing.
- Writing Strategies - a collection of writing resources and activities
with sections for elementary and middle/high school
- Self-reflection Strategies - includes reflection writing stems, poster, a One-Minute Feedback strategy, tips for journaling etc. - All Age Levels
- One Minute Feedback 4x4 - task card with three self-reflection questions
- Resources for-Vision/Goal-Setting/Self-Reflection - Songs, Videos, Websites, Activities, etc. for all ages
- Lesson Strategies on Enthusiasm/Recognition
- 7 Tips for Motivating Learners
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - multiple online resource links
- Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels - includes educator goal examples for the implementation of this practice.
- Seesaw - a free app for educators compatible with Google Classroom Students get excited to choose from Seesaw's creative tools. They express themselves, reflect on their learning and create a portfolio they're proud to show others.
- Making Better Choices - The Choice Process - C.R.O.S.S.ROADS™ is a universal choice process that may be used for general
decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- Laying a Foundation for a Classroom of Choice - Article on book by Jonathan Erwin
- M – Make It Happen! - Lesson Materials include activities, literature, videos, quotes, vocabulary, and music. Click on the appropriate level.
Research
Literature
Implementation Online Resources:
- Literature/Poems about Magic Triad
- Literature/Poems for Modeling Desired Behavior
- Classic Literature Resources - Anthology of resources for myths, fables, folk tales, and other classic literature (some interactive)
- Famous Recitations, Poetry, and Quote Examples
Educator:
- Compassion Resources Elem and MS/HS - Songs, Videos, Websites, Links to supplementary material within the GE website, and Other Materials
- Integrity Resources - Websites and Other Materials- contains material for both Elementary and Middle/High School - Songs, Videos, Websites, Links to supplementary material within the GE website, and Other Materials
- Respect Resources - Websites and Other Materials
- “Heart of a Teacher “ poem - Author Unknown
- 4x4 Magic Triad Task Cards - Each has 4 Songs, chants, and poems
Learner:
- Life Principles:These links include resources to quotes, lessons, and other resource materials
- Integrity Literature Lessons (printable or multi-media)
- Compassion Literature Lessons
- Respect Literature Lesson
- Eight Expectations: Resources include printable posters of Expectation, a printable quote, and sections for literature/poetry, vocabulary, music and videos, an introductory activity, a cooperative structure, sign language, self-reflection, celebrations, and a brain break. Each allows for selection of appropriate grade level material: Elementary, Middle, and High School.
- Expectation One - “We will value one another as unique and special individuals.”
- Expectation Four - “We will cheer each other to success.”
- Expectation Eight - “We will practice virtuous living using the Life Principles.”
Poetry
- Literature/Poems about Magic Triad
- Poetry and Character Building Prose - multiple links to poetry on GE website
- “Tone of Voice” - Author Unknown
- Choice C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Poems and literature
- Literature and Poems for Modeling Desired Behavior
- Famous Recitations, Poetry, and Quote Examples
- Poems about RESPECT
- Poems about INTEGRITY - Anthology
- Poems about COMPASSION
- Poems about Creeds:
- My Creed poem by S.E. Kiser
- A Good Creed - Author Unknown
- 4x4 Task Card Choices poetry
- Between Teacher and Child by Haim Ginott
Vocabulary
- Word Wall Vocabulary:
encouragement dignity ratiocination considerate solicitous logic - Poster Example created with WORD ART
- Poster Example created with Word Clouds
- Vocabulary Strategies - 15 versatile strategies for building and using enriched vocabulary with groups or individuals.
- References:
- Lexicon Resource - 31 word tasks
- Lower Elementary Lexicon
- Dictionary - link to Merriam-Webster
- Word Wall Ideas
- PreK-2 - wide variety of ideas, instructional strategies, videos, etc.
- Elementary Word Wall and Resources
- MS/HS Word Wall and Resources - activities, literature, websites
- Word Walls in the Secondary Classroom - Guide to creating secondary word walls with activities.
- "Making Word Walls Work in the Secondary Classroom" - Research-based How-to guide with photos of actual word walls in different curriculum areas. Includes links to other resources
“ Magic Triad in Action”
Brainstorm words that describe how the Magic Triad looks, sounds, and feels. In pairs create a list of 10 words that describe lexicon.
Join another pair, share lists, and add any new words. Join another group of 4 and repeat. The end result will be a list to be posted in the room for use and reflection.
Music & Video Links
- Music for Practice 9 - Wide variety of songs appropriate for all grade levels
- Student Management Songs and Chants - Elementary
- Music for the classroom - links to Music videos
- Famous Recitations, Poetry, and Quote Examples - A collection of famous recitations (Includes videos)
Videos:
- Practice 9 Videos
- Magic Triad - contains material for both Elementary and Middle/High School - Songs, Videos, Websites, Links to supplementary material within the GE website, and Other Materials
- See media section for appropriate grade level
General Resource Websites:
- National Science Digital Library - The National Science Digital Library (NSDL) was created by the National Science Foundation to provide organized access to high quality resources and tools that support innovations in teaching and learning at all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. NSDL is a digital library of exemplary resource collections and services, organized in support of science education at all levels. Educators may search for level PK - 12+ for FREE digital resources. Compatible for making assignments directly to Google Classroom.
- The Right Questions Institute - Resource for the classroom with downloads
- Also see Right Questions - Educational Leadership - An Explanation of the process
- BucketFillers 101 website with multiple resources
- 14 Must Read Anti-bullying Books - Anti-bullying fiction books for Grades PreK-12
Learning Strategies
- Strategies for Use of the Magic Triad
- Magic Triad Display Examples - photos of ideas
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - Multiple online resource links for this characteristic
- Ideas at the Door - Multiple strategies for use throughout the educational environment
- Practice 9 Implementation Ideas - 43 Practical application ideas and resources
- Practice #6 Implementation Ideas - 57 Practical application ideas and resources
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Strategies for the use of Quotes including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Journaling Tips - Why journaling is important and tips for implementing.
- Hands and Verbal/Non-verbal Class Management Procedures