Principal's Quest

Consideration

 

Consideration:  Showing that you care about other people’s needs and feeling.

If you show consideration, you show you care about other people’s needs and feelings. It makes me feel happy inside to see J.H. House students being considerate of others.

It will give you a good feeling inside when you are considerate of others. Think about ways you can help others. Notice how people are feeling and do your part to make each day a great day at J. H. House. You’re considerate when you help in the classroom by passing out supplies or snacks. You are considerate when you help a friend learn something. You are caring when you notice someone needs something, like help carrying books or even getting a tissue for a friend who sneezes. You may notice others don’t have some needed supplies and you are considerate when you loan them some of yours. You are considerate when you notice someone is hurting and you try to make them feel better. You are considerate when you step aside and let someone else go first.

Let’s start this year off by giving gifts of consideration! Think of ways you can be considerate. Then take action!  Be kind and care about others. Then share with us on the comments section. I can’t wait to read the gifts of consideration that you will be giving.

 

Fairness

Fairness: freedom from favoritism, self-interest, or indulgence of one’s likes and dislikes

“That’s not fair!” Have you ever said that or heard someone else say those words? What was happening when you heard those words? Let’s think about what fairness means. If a person is fair they treat people the way they wish to be treated.

What do you think makes a person fair?

• A fair person takes turns.

• A fair person shares candy or food.

• A fair person plays by the rules.

• A fair person listens.

• A fair person would not take advantage of someone.

• A fair person considers all the facts before making a decision.

• A fair person is open-minded.

• A fair person tries to understand what others are saying and feeling.

Let’s have fun with this character trait and write rhyming sentences about fairness. I’ll start off with this rhyme:

Treat everyone the same.

Then no one is to blame.

Here’s another:

I like to share.

It shows I care!