Author: lisatippett

Dear parents and/or guardians… DECISIONS ARE THE CHOICES WE MAKE EVERY DAY. This month, we are learning about the importance of Decisions. Our on-the-mat discussions will focus on both the critical thinking skills required to […]

Dear parents and/or guardians… OPTIMISM MEANS THAT WE DON’T WORRY WHEN WE DON’T NEED TO. This month’s value is optimism. Helping your children develop an optimistic mindset at a young age can help foster resilience […]

Dear parents and/or guardians… Forgiveness Is When Someone Hurts You, And You Still Choose To Say, “It’s Okay; I Will Be Okay And I Forgive You.” This month, we are learning about forgiveness. This can […]

Dear parents and/or guardians… KINDNESS MEANS DOING GOOD THINGS FOR OTHER PEOPLE, NOT BECAUSE WE GET ANY KIND OF REWARD – LIKE MONEY OR FAVORS – FROM IT, BUT BECAUSE IT IS THE RIGHT THING […]

Dear parents and/or guardians… SELF-CONTROL IS A WAY THAT WE SHOW RESPECT FOR OTHERS AND RESPECT FOR OURSELVES. SELF-CONTROL MEANS MAKING CHOICES NOT BASED ON OUR EMOTIONS IN THE MOMENT, BUT BASED ON WHAT WE […]

Dear parents and/or guardians… NUTRITION IS THE NOURISHMENT WE GET FROM THE FOOD WE EAT. GOOD NUTRITION GIVES YOU THE RIGHT AMOUNTS OF THE THINGS YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR BODY HEALTHY. This month we […]

Dear parents and/or guardians… CONFIDENCE MEANS BEING SURE OF OURSELVES AND OF THE CHOICES WE MAKE. THIS CAN BE HARD – SOMETIMES, IT’S NOT EASY TO SEE WHAT THE RIGHT CHOICE IS. BUT WE HAVE […]

Dear parents and/or guardians… HONESTY MEANS TELLING THE TRUTH. IF WE ARE HONEST, PEOPLE WILL KNOW THAT THEY CAN BELIEVE WHAT WE TELL THEM. IF WE LIE AND ARE NOT HONEST, PEOPLE WILL NOT KNOW […]

Dear Parents, PHYSICAL FITNESS MEANS TAKING CARE OF OUR BODIES WITH HEALTHY EXERCISE! This month’s lesson covers physical fitness. Martial arts offers wonderful, healthy exercise for children, so they’re off to a good start – […]

Dear parents and/or guardians… GRATEFULNESS IS TO BE APPRECIATIVE AND SHOW GRATITUDE. IT IS NOT TAKING THINGS FOR GRANTED. WHILE WE SHOULD BE GRATEFUL EVERY DAY, THANKSGIVING IS THE PERFECT TIME TO SHARE WHAT YOU […]