This Year's Lessons
This strategy is part of every lesson, and I ask you to use it every day.
THINK
What is Mrs. Mottram's favorite pro football team?
New Orleans Saints
This is when you turn in Tiger Bucks.
Lunch recess
The T question
True
Repeated mean behavior or words that someone does or says on purpose because they feel they have power over you
Bullying
This lesson will be about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
Substance abuse
Bangkok, Thailand
Where Mrs. Mottram was born
This where you can eat candy Mrs. Mottram gives you during religion class
In the religion classroom or at lunch recess
The I question
Inspiring
Kicking, hitting, or punching
Physical bullying
This lesson will teach you how to stay safe online.
Cyberbullying, cybersafety, or online safety
Five (4 boys and one girl)
The number siblings does Mrs. Mottram has
Once a month (for 5th through 8th graders), you can find Mrs. Mottram teaching a lesson here.
Religion class
Before you say or do anything
You should THINK.
Gossiping, spreading rumors, and leaving others out
Social or relational bullying
This lesson will include interest inventories to help you figure out what you like and are good at.
Career planning
Sixteen (11 boys and 5 girls)
The number of nieces and nephews Mrs. Mottram has
If Mrs. Mottram is feeling tired and needs some caffeine for energy, you'll probably find her here.
Starbucks or CC's
When did Mrs. Mottram first teach you the THINK acronym?
Fifth Grade
This is the most common type of bullying.
Verbal bullying
This is usually Mrs. Mottram's April lesson, the last "real" lesson of the year.
Circle of Grace
23 years
The number of years Mrs. Mottram has been married
This is Mrs. Mottram's room number.
100
Who should use THINK? or Who should you use THINK with?
Everyone
Girls are twice as likely as boys to engage in this type of bullying.
Cyberbullying