25 Vital Life Skills Students Learn at School
Hey Teachers,
Just in case you needed a reminder of how awesome you are, I wanted to count the ways you're powerfully changing the lives of your students. Here's a list of 25 things educators teach and promote every day to make sure students (a.k.a. the future leaders of the world) are employable, successful, thriving adults!
25 Vital Things Your Kids Learn at School
The truth that kindness always wins
How to actively listen
Respect for self and others
The power of being self-reliant and the humility of knowing how to ask for help
Learning how to work on a team
The need to be flexible
How to think critically
Understanding that failure is simply part of the process
How to be a problem solver (a.k.a. innovative and creative thinker)
Practice setting goals and learning how to meet deadlines
Learning how to view feedback as a gift
How to always push the boundary of possibility
Understanding that life is more than work and education
Learning how to work with people you really, really don't like
The power of open-mindedness
Understanding how to resolve conflicts and handle stressful situations
Nurturing self-confidence
Taking pride in working hard and a job well done
Learning how to build and sustain social connections
Understanding how to manage time and responsibilities
Building skills to deal with life when things don't go exactly as planned
The value of curiosity and a love of learning & discovery
Learning how to communicate (...beyond Snapchat)
The importance of living by a standard of honesty & integrity
And last but not least, learning how to have fun and play
Teachers, you're seriously amazing. The fact that you teach these fundamental themes daily is unreal!
Thank you for all you do,
~ Janelle