The doctrine is represented by the string which holds the kite to the spool. The string is a solid foundation and will not change. It will always hold the kite to the spool. The actual kite represents the principles that you want to be implemented in the
The text introduces a metaphorical framework where doctrine is likened to a string that connects a kite to a spool, representing a foundational, unchanging element. The kite itself symbolizes the principles intended to be taught and understood by students, while the spool signifies the practical application of these principles.
The doctrine is represented by the string which holds the kite to the spool. The string is a solid foundation and will not change. It will always hold the kite to the spool. The actual kite represents the principles that you want to be implemented in the classroom and what you want the children to see and understand. The spool holding the string and kite represents the application of the principles. It represents how the children apply what they learn.
Doctrine #6:
Love
Principle: Practice being motivated by love.
Application: Help students practice showing their love for each other. Write nice notes.
Application: Teach your students because you love them.
Principle: Create an environment of love.
Application: Have positive quotes about loving one another on the walls.
Application: Show your students you love them. Write notes of appreciation to them.
Doctrine #5:
Patience
Principle: Teach students to be patient with each other.
Application: Ask students to help others around them who may be slower at learning things.
Application: Let students know that everyone learns in different ways, and at different times.
Principle: Be an example of patience in the classroom.
Application: Use a kind soft voice and be understanding when students are struggling.
Application: Refrain from yelling or becoming frustrated at students.
Doctrine #4:
Honesty
Principle: Teach honesty by your example.
Application: Be honest about what you teach. Stick to your word.
Application: Admit to your students when you make mistakes and apologize.
Principle: Help students practice honesty. Hold them accountable for their choices
Application: Have students come up with rules and consequences when one isn't honest.
Application: Have an honest jar. Every time a student is honest, they get to put a pebble in the jar.
Doctrine #3:
Kindness
Principle:Teach the importance of service.
Application: Share personal stories about when I benefited from service (giving and receiving).
Application: Create a service jar where students can place a rock in it when they serve someone.
Principle: Be an example of kindness and show it when you teach.
Application: Be kind to fellow teachers. This will be an example of how students should treat each other.
Application: Perform acts of service for your students. Clean their desks or provide pencils and paper when they need them.
Doctrine #2:
Persistence
Principle: Teach the power of overcoming difficult things.
Application: Share a personal story about a time when I overcame something difficult.
Application: Reward students who complete all of their work.
Principle: Following through with assignments and assessments.
Application: Have students share why they think it is important to finish something 100% of the way.
Application: Create weekly reports where students can grade themselves on their effort.
Doctrine #1:
Optimism
Principle: Create an optimistic classroom environment
Application: Hang optimistic posters all over your room and share a positive thought each day.
Application: Create a classroom structure where optimism is rewarded
Principle: Sharing your optimism with your students
Application: Share examples from your life when you were optimistic and apply it in your lessons
Application: Discuss how students can be optimistic and how they can compliment each other
