Lifes Lessons...advice on what you've done well, would do different...

Question

I'm an elementary school teacher and I'm trying something new this year. I want to have a 15 min. block each day to teach life lessons where I give advice or share stories etc. that will help them succeed in life. Things you don't normally learn in school like explaining what college is like, how to take notes, looking back on my life I would've liked to play an instrument etc. I only have about a month worth of ideas. Could you help and share anything you wish you had learned when younger, things you regret doing and would change, or something you started doing that changed your life or helped you succeed. Remember this is upper elementary so please be appropriate.

Answer 1

I would have maybe stayed in college - who knows what kind of career I would have now....

Answer 2

The only thing I've done well is F up. If I could go back in time, I'd change my whole life.  

Answer 3

Well, if i could turn back time and reverse the things I've done, i would be nicer to my family.

Especially my brother ( my only sibling )



I'm 15 now and he's moving out ( his girlfriend's pregnant ) and I'm going to miss him. I feel guilty about the way I've treated him. He deserved so much better.

Another thing i regret is the amount of worry and stress i caused my parents over the years.  

Teach them the importance of being nice to their family.

Answer 4

I think one of the most important things a young child can learn is to keep an open mind in all situations.  As you age, your interests may change, family structure may change, friends may change.  Nothing stays the same.  At 45 yrs. old, I quit a 25 year accounting job and went back to college to be a social worker.  This was greatly to do with life experiences that I had.  I don't regret a minute of it.  Never plan to quit growing and learning as you grow.

Charlotte

Answer 5

I teach middle school. I wish I had worked harder to learn Spanish. It's a fun language. I also wish I could read music and play the clarinet much better than I do.

Overall treat others as you would have them treat you. I think of that every day. Have a great school year!