Looking for a fun idea for a new teacher, staff, student, or parent orientation?  Put together a survival kit!  Start with a sandwich size zip bag, and add the following list (change the title to the appropriate group) along with the ingredients listed.

Daily Survival Guide for Teachers

• Chewing gum – to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything
• Mint – to remind you that you are worth a mint
• Tootsie Roll – to remind you that you should not bite off more than you can chew
• Toothpick – to remind you to pick out the good qualities in others
• Rubber band – to remind you to be flexible.  Things may not always go the way you want, but it will work out.
• Eraser – to remind you that everyone makes mistakes
• Button – to remind you that sometimes you need to button your lips
• Dum-Dum – for when you feel that way
• Smarties – to remind you that you are smart
• Starburst – to give you a burst of energy on the days you don’t have any
• Rope – to remind you that when you are at the end of your rope, grab hold and hang on
• Kisses & Hugs – to remind you that you are loved 😀