Our Latest Posts
3-minute guide to the Bill of Rights – Belinda Stutzman
Have you spent much time looking at The Bill of Rights? If you have or if you have not, it is always good to review this information from time to time. I found this video on TedEd’s YouTube page. This three minute guide walks you through the first 10 amendments of the US Constitution (The [...]
See More →How to handle problem students
If you’ve spent any time teaching, you’ve had problem students. They are kids who, despite your desperate pleas, refuse to submit their homework, stay seated in their desks, or even show up to class. Each semester, you hope you won’t have them, but despite your hopes and prayers, they show up. Ready to throw out [...]
See More →What are condolences?
When someone experiences the loss of a loved one to give them your condolences is a way of expressing sympathy for the person in sorrow. Being on the receiving end of condolences eases a bit of the pain of the loss knowing that people are behind you and supporting you in your sadness. Have you ever [...]
See More →What does compatible mean?
Often times people say that opposites attract. People with distinctly different personalities are drawn to one another because they complement each other to create a harmonious pair. People who work together well are considered compatible. I would consider my husband and I very compatible partners. Do you have anyone who you feel you are compatible [...]
See More →What is coercion?
Being forced to do something is never fun. When someone coerces you they are using power, intimidation or threats to control you and make you act in a certain way. An example of coercion would be if your boss told you to finish a project by Friday or you would not receive your Christmas bonus. Have you ever been coerced? [...]
See More →What is castigate?
No one likes to face negative consequences for their actions, and the worst of all consequences is to be punished. A severe version of punishment is the verb castigate. You might say that a terrorist is castigated for his crimes. Have you ever been castigated or severely punished? Was that video helpful? If so (or if not), [...]
See More →What is a buffoon?
Clowns are goofy and they like to make people laugh by acting silly. Some might say they are buffoons. Calling someone a buffoon in regular life is not a very nice thing to say, but it refers to someone who is ridiculous, a fool or even stupid. Have you ever met someone who acted like [...]
See More →