Four Letter Words

This morning while pumping gas, a man approached me and asked if he could tell me about an idea he had for summer camp. He proposed an idea of teaching children about four letter words (no not the four letter words you are thinking of) positive four letter words. The man’s name was Thornton Howard III and he wrote a book called, Going Fourward – Using FOUR Letter Words in a Positive Way. He explains that he wants to teach children a more positive way of thinking and learning through four letter words. His book is divided into four sections.

· SELF – ESTEEM

· GOAL – ACHIEVEMENT

· PEER – POWER

· HELP – OTHERS

He spoke so passionately about his vision and is so motivated and dedicated to teaching, I just knew I had to share his story with you. How amazing is this idea of teaching our youth that they are ABLE to succeed, that they should give their BEST, show that they CARE and that they can get the job DONE. He has a super powerful message. His message is simple and easy for all children to understand.

I also learned not only is he a published author but Mecklenburg County, NC wrote a proclamation supporting that during the first four weeks of every school year teachers, community leaders, parents….focus on one word each week to inspire and encourage our children. I feel so blessed to have had an opportunity to meet this man and wish him all the best in his journey to educate our youth with positive four letter words.