The Power of Words

“Raise your words, not your voice.  It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” ~Rumi

I have a number of friends who have done a plant growing experiment with their children, recently.  It is not your typical grow a plant from a seed experiment.  It has a dual purpose.  The idea of the experiment is to show children the power of words and actions.  You plant one set of seeds (green bean seeds grow quickly) and have your children talk to the plants with encouraging and loving words.  You plant another set of seeds and have your children talk meanly to them, yell at them, or ignore them.  Make sure to make it scientifically valid by using same type of container, equal number of seeds, water the same, same temperature, same sunlight, etc…  Below are pictures from the experiment (yellow=kind words, blue=mean words).  You may be amazed at the results.  It helps kids realize how powerful words are and that they cannot be taken back once said.  It is also a great way to have the dialogue as a family!  Consider doing it this spring to bring the conversation into your house!

Due to lack of participation, we will not have the final parent coffee/book study for the school year.  We had no one show up for the last get-together.  If you have ideas for parent coffees or other parent/principal get-togethers, please send them to me (mbaier@eagleridgeacademy.org).  I would like to revamp the concept for 16-17 and am eager for suggestions.

Attention School of Grammar Students!
Mr. Anderson is issuing a special Spring Break Drawing Challenge. This optional challenge is a great way to practice your drawing skills and have some fun making art over break. Each student that turns in all nine complete drawings to Mr. Anderson by Friday, April 9^th will receive a certificate of completion. ONE lucky winner will be drawn to receive an additional prize! You can find and download the Spring Break Drawing Challenge form at Mr. Anderson’s website. Happy drawing!

Have a wonderful spring break!

Mrs. Baier