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If you're a fan of classic soul music, the word "" might automatically bring to mind Aretha Franklin belting out "R-E-S-P-E-C-T...find out what it means to me!" But what exactly is ? How can you show it? And how do you earn it?

often means different things to different people. There are several that many people can agree on, though. For example, at its most basic level, means being kind and considerate to others.

can take many forms. Don't make fun of others. Put yourself in other people's shoes and think about how they feel. Observe the Golden Rule: treat others the same way you'd want to be treated.

is important because it sets the proper stage for all our human interactions . Friendship, love, and even basic communication must all start with .

Everyone wants to be respected. To earn and deserve , though, you must also show to others. It's always a two-way street. You can't be disrespectful to others and expect in return.

It's easy to show . Be . Look for the best in people rather than concentrating on their faults. Show compassion to others and seek to put their interests before your own. Make others comfortable when they're uneasy. Help out whenever you can. When you pay it forward, amazing things can happen.

And be respectful to everyone. The world is an unbelievably huge place filled with billions of people, each one of which is and special. And they all deserve your !

Be warned, though. Not everyone will show you all the time. In fact, you'll probably see examples of disrespectful behavior each and every day. How you respond to disrespectful behavior, though, can make a huge difference.

If you choose to respond to disrespectful behavior by acting disrespectfully yourself, you've gained nothing. You've only continued the pattern of disrespectful behavior and set a bad example. Instead, act respectfully and set a good example. Consistently acting respectfully might just help others learn from your example!

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If you're a fan of classic soul music, the word "" might automatically bring to mind Aretha Franklin belting out "R-E-S-P-E-C-T...find out what it means to me!" But what exactly is ? How can you show it? And how do you earn it? often means different things to different people.

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Do you like it when people are mean to you? Do you ever feel bad if you're left out of a game at recess? No one likes it when their feelings get hurt. But have you ever WONDERed whether your own actions make others feel the same way?

You may have learned from your parents that you should always treat others in the same way that you would like to be treated. That's called the Golden Rule.

The Golden Rule is sometimes stated in a way: don't treat others in a way that you would not like to be treated. Either way, the message is the same. If you want to be treated a certain way, then treat others that same way. If you don't want to be treated a certain way, then don't treat others that way.

For example, you and a friend are going to have pizza for dinner. Your mom bakes a delicious pizza and cuts it into eight equal slices. How should you divide the pizza?

If there are two of you, that means you should each get four slices. Of course, you can always choose to take five slices and leave three for your friend, if you're really hungry. But what about your friend? How would you feel if your friend did the same thing? If you'd like an equal amount of pizza, then the Golden Rule holds that you should only take half of the slices.

Really simple, right? If you think about it, though, it's obviously not as easy as it sounds. If everyone the Golden Rule, then there would be far fewer problems in the world today.

Although it's not always easy to live up to, the Golden Rule is widely considered to be a . That means that people believe it should be applied by all people in all situations, regardless of nation, culture, race, or any other factor. This appears in some form across many religions and philosophies , and it has been included as a fundamental moral value of some governments and the basis for many laws.

The actual term "Golden Rule" or "Golden Law" has been used since the late 17 th century. But the was recorded far earlier in the Egyptian Book of the Dead (1580-1350 B.C.), and in practice probably goes back even farther.

Rather than merely abstaining from behaviors you yourself wouldn't like, take steps to help others in ways that we ourselves would like to be helped. In many places, it's part of being a good citizen and following the law.

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Do you like it when people are mean to you? Do you ever feel bad if you're left out of a game at recess? No one likes it when their feelings get hurt. But have you ever WONDERed whether your own actions make others feel the same way?

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by Dominic. Dominic Wonders, " Is Jesus Christ real? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, Dominic!

Teacher...... philosopher ......preacher...miracle worker...these are just a few of the words and phrases often used to describe a man who was born over 2,000 years ago. Who was this man who is the most influential person who ever lived?

Historians call him Jesus of Nazareth. His followers, known as Christians, call him Jesus Christ. To them, he's also known as the Messiah, Lord, Savior, Son of God, and God Himself in the - a part of the Trinity along with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.

Jesus' life and teachings form a compelling story more famous than any other in history. In fact, his life had such an that it changed the world forever. The way we measure time itself is defined by his birth.

You're probably already familiar with the "B.C." and "A.D." system of dates. This international for designating years is based upon Jesus' birth. "B.C." stands for "before Christ." All dates "B.C." date backward from Jesus' birth.

"A.D." stands for anno domini, which is Latin for "in the year of the Lord." This is a to the birth of Jesus, so that A.D. 2018 means "in the year of the Lord 2018."

Historians and scholars have studied the life of Jesus in great detail over the last two centuries. Many of them now believe he was born between 6 B.C. and 4 B.C. in the town of Bethlehem.

Jesus grew up in Nazareth, a small in Galilee, where he learned the trade of from his father. Not much else is known about Jesus' early years, other than that he was raised Jewish and had an extensive of the Jewish Scriptures.

As an adult, Jesus left Nazareth and was baptized by a known as John the Baptist. He then began a public that consisted of public teaching and preaching about the coming Kingdom of God.

Jesus quickly became a notable teacher, , and . Most of what we know about Jesus' comes from the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) in the New Testament of the Bible.

The Gospels contain many accounts of Jesus' teaching. The religious leaders of his day strenuously opposed him, because he repeatedly pointed out their .

Jesus' teachings on morality, forgiveness, and love remain powerful and influential today. The Gospels also describe many miracles Jesus performed, including healing the blind, walking on water, and raising a dead man named Lazarus from the grave.

Eventually, Jewish religious leaders accused Jesus of blasphemy, or claiming to be God. At their urging, Jesus was arrested, tried, convicted, and sentenced to death by Roman governor Pontius Pilate.

Jesus was crucified (hung on a wooden cross) by Roman soldiers in Jerusalem. Scholars believe he died between A.D. 30 and A.D. 33.

For Christians, Jesus' story doesn't end there, though. In fact, Christians would say that this Wonder of the Day should instead be titled "Who IS Jesus?"

Why? According to the Gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after he died on the cross. He spent time with his followers (called disciples) before ascending to Heaven, where he lives today.

Christians believe that Jesus came to Earth to show people how to live as God intended. They believe he died as a sacrifice for their sins and rose again to defeat death, so that all who would believe and have faith in Jesus would be saved by God's grace and one day enjoy eternal life in Heaven.

Today, it's estimated that about a third of the world's population - more than two billion people - profess faith in Jesus Christ, making Christianity the world's most widely-practiced religion. His birth is celebrated each year on Christmas Day and his resurrection from the dead is celebrated on Easter.

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by Dominic. Dominic Wonders, " Is Jesus Christ real? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, Dominic! Teacher...... philosopher ......preacher...miracle worker...these are just a few of the words and phrases often used to describe a man who was born over 2,000 years ago.

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When you want to ask your teacher a question during class, what do you do? Do you simply shout out your question as soon as it enters your mind? Or do you instead raise your hand and wait until the teacher calls your name?

If you raise your hand first, it's probably because your teacher has a rule that states that's what you're supposed to do when you have a question. Can you imagine what it would be like if everyone could simply talk whenever they wanted during class?

What if everyone could simply get up and do whatever they wanted to during class? Do you think much learning would take place? Instead of an orderly, peaceful learning environment, a classroom without rules would be !

If you're like many kids, you might feel like there are too many rules. After all, you have rules at home. You have rules at school. You have rules in the sports you play and the clubs you participate in. Why do we have to have so many rules? In fact, why do there have to be any rules at all?

As you've probably already guessed from the classroom example described above, rules create out of chaos. Although you might want to be able to do whatever you want to do whenever you want to do it, you probably wouldn't want the same of rules to apply to everyone else.

To live and in a , we must have rules we mostly all agree upon. Sometimes these rules are informal rules, like the ones we have at home and in the classroom. Breaking these rules may have consequences, such as a time out or detention, but breaking them usually doesn't mean you're going to jail.

Sometimes important rules are and applied to everyone in a particular community. These rules are known as laws and breaking them can have more serious consequences, such as going to jail or paying a .

When you learn to drive, you'll realize how many rules apply to the act of operating a motorized . You can't go as as you want any time you want. You can't just anywhere you want to. You can't drive on whatever side of the road you want to drive on.

The rules for driving share a with many of the rules you must follow in all aspects of life on a daily basis: keeping you . If you made a list of the rules you follow each day, you'd quickly realize how many of them exist to keep you and make your life more enjoyable as a result.

Just imagine what life would be like without any rules. What if anyone was allowed to take anything they wanted, including your stuff? What if people were allowed to drive their cars on sidewalks, where you ride your bike? If there are no rules to follow, things could get and dangerous.

If you really feel like a particular rule is , be and learn more about the rule. Who created the rule? Why is it a rule?

If it seems like there's no sufficient justification for the rule, don't ignore or break the rule. Instead, determine what you can do to try to change the rule. Working within the rules to change the rules is something legislators do every day all over the world.

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by Ashley. Ashley Wonders, " How can we spread kindness? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, Ashley!

Has someone ever made your day? You know what we mean. Your days are busy and full of all sorts of different . But then there are certain days that just stand out because of the kindness of one person doing one simple act.

Maybe it was that teacher who took the time to tell you how he was of how hard you worked on that special project. Perhaps it was that who pulled you aside to tell you that she's noticed how hard you're working.

We've all had those sorts of experiences where simple acts of kindness make our day. Do you remember the last time someone made your day? Do you remember how it made you feel? Did you realize that it's super easy to make someone else's day?

It's true! Your own purposeful or acts of kindness can make others feel special. If you follow the Golden Rule, you know that you should be treating others as you'd like to be treated. If you like it when someone makes your day, then start by making someone else's day first! You never know when your actions will pay it forward and lead others to do the same.

Making someone's day doesn't have to cost anything either. All it takes is a little thought. Kind words and smiles are free! Of course, if you have a little money and want to make someone's day, there are all sorts of things you can do.

Here are some ideas for simple, easy, inexpensive ways you can make someone's day each and every day!

Do the unexpected . Be thoughtful and kind just because you can. Take the off of yourself and put it onto others. Put yourself in their shoes and think about what you could do for them that would make their day.

Say "Thank You!" Just letting people know that you appreciate them - for whatever reason - can make their day.

Catch people doing things right. So much of the time, we only concentrate on telling people when they're doing something wrong. Take a different . Notice when people do the right thing, and then let them know that you noticed.

Get in touch with someone who's . We all have people in our lives that could use a word of encouragement . Take the time to make a phone call, send an email, or even write a handwritten letter just to let someone know you're thinking about them.

Be a good listener. It's so easy to get distracted in today's world. We often miss opportunities to make someone's day simply by listening to them. When someone wants to talk to you, give them your and let them know you hear what they're saying.

Share your joy. Have you been blessed by something recently? Perhaps it was a word of encouragement , an inspiring song, or maybe even a funny story or picture. Pass it along and share that joy with others.

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by Ashley. Ashley Wonders, " How can we spread kindness? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, Ashley! Has someone ever made your day? You know what we mean. Your days are busy and full of all sorts of different .

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People have always been fascinated by the Moon. We have plenty of good reasons to be! The Moon controls our tides, causes solar eclipses, and appears to have a face. To add to our fascination, the Moon even changes shape!

If you've spent any amount of time looking at the Moon, you know that the shape we see changes from one night to the next. Sometimes, it seems to get smaller. Other times, it seems to grow. We all know that the Moon changes shape, but have you ever WONDERed why?

The shape we see on the Moon's . As the Moon travels around the Earth, it sunlight. From Earth, we can only see the part of the Moon that is facing us. The shape of the Moon we see on any given night on how much of the Moon's face is in sunlight at that point in its cycle.

The shapes of the Moon are called phases. The phases of the Moon occur over the course of the Cycle, which lasts about 27 days. At the beginning of the Cycle, the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun. During this , the side of the Moon reflecting light from the Sun is facing away from Earth, so we can't see the Moon at all! We call this the New Moon.

As the Moon revolves, we are able to see more of it each night. During this time, the Moon is " waxing," meaning it seems to be growing larger. It starts out as a crescent, which is when the Moon looks like a small curve in the sky. Of course, the entire Moon is still there, but we're only able to see that small part that's reflecting sunlight because of the Moon's in its revolution .

Around the middle of the Cycle, the Earth is between the Sun and Moon, so we can see the entire face of the Moon at night. That's what we call a Full Moon. Occasionally during a Full Moon, the Earth casts a shadow over the face of the Moon, causing a Eclipse.

After the Full Moon, the Moon seems to shrink. As the Moon approaches the end of its revolution , we see less and less of it each night. During this time, we say the Moon is " waning," or getting smaller. Toward the end of the cycle, the Moon is just a crescent in the sky again. Finally, the Moon reaches the end of its revolution and the cycle starts again with a New Moon.

Have you ever heard that there's a "dark side" of the Moon? Many people believe that the dark side of the Moon never sees sunlight. However, that's not true. As the Moon revolves around the Earth, it also on its own axis, just like the Earth does. However, the Moon's rotation is much slower than the Earth's. It takes the same amount of time to rotate as it does to revolve -- about 27 days. Since the Moon is rotating at the same speed it's revolving, the same side of the Moon faces Earth at all times. The side we never see is the dark side of the Moon. We call it "dark" because it can't be seen from Earth, but it does see sunlight, just like the rest of the Moon!

Have you ever watched the Moon change shape? How about the movement of the stars? The night sky can be enchanting if you pay it close attention. The next time you're outside on a clear night, be sure to look up! You might just catch a glimpse of something new!

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We're sure you've heard the phrase "money doesn't grow on trees!" Unfortunately, that's true. So where does money come from?

Two bureaus within the U.S. Department of the are responsible for making the coins and bills that fill our wallets and piggy banks. The U.S. Mint produces coins, and the of and Printing (BEP) produces paper .

Today, we're going to focus on paper , like the $1 bill. The BEP began in 1862, when only six people created money by hand in the basement of the building.

Today, the BEP has two facilities. The Washington, D.C., site opened in 1914. A newer in Fort Worth, Texas, opened in 1991 to meet increased demand for .

The production process involves highly trained workers, special equipment and a unique combination of traditional old-world printing techniques combined with cutting-edge technology. To prevent counterfeiting, the complex process of printing involves more than 65 steps.

U.S. is printed on special paper made by Crane Paper Company. Unlike traditional paper made of wood , the paper used for is made of 75 percent cotton and 25 percent . BEP specifications require this blended paper to have special red and blue fibers throughout.

Before the paper can be used to print new bills, the image of the bills to be printed must first be engraved onto soft steel plates by hand in a process called "intaglio." These plates are called "master dies."

To preserve the master dies for future use, a process called "siderography" is used to transfer the images on the dies to printing plates.

To produce $1 bills, ink is spread on the printing plates and then wiped off, so that ink only remains in the grooves of the plates. The plates are then pressed into the special blended paper with about 20 tons of pressure.

High-speed printing presses are used to create . The BEP can print around 8,000 sheets per hour. After printing, bills are checked for defects.

If there are no defects, bills are "overprinted" with a simple printing process that is different from the intaglio printing. The U.S. Federal Reserve seal is printed in black ink, while green ink is used to print the U.S. seal and serial numbers.

Finally, cutters separate the large sheets into individual bills. After cutting, the bills are packaged and sent to one of the dozen Federal Reserve districts for distribution to banks.

Since 2003, the BEP has slowly introduced redesigned $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 bills. These redesigned bills include many new features intended to make counterfeiting more difficult.

New features include background colors, a portrait watermark visible when held up to a light, an enhanced thread that glows under an ultraviolet light, microprinting and improved color-shifting ink that changes color when bills are tilted. There are no plans to redesign or include any of these advanced features in $1 or $2 bills.

Currency fun facts:

The front side of bills features portraits of famous, deceased American statesmen: George Washington on the $1 bill, Thomas Jefferson on the $2 bill, Abraham Lincoln on the $5 bill, Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill, Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, Ulysses Grant on the $50 bill and Benjamin Franklin on the $100 bill.

The back side of bills features famous images from U.S. history: the Great Seal of the United States on the $1 bill, the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the $2 bill, the Lincoln Memorial on the $5 bill, the Building on the $10 bill, the White House on the $20 bill, the Capitol on the $50 bill and Independence Hall on the $100 bill.

The "In God We Trust" first appeared on U.S. coins in 1864. In 1955, a law was passed that required all new designs for coins and to bear that inscription.

The first modern $1 bills were issued in 1963. Their design, featuring George Washington on the face and the Great Seal on the back, has never changed.

Of all the printed by the BEP, the $1 bill accounts for about 45 percent of all production. The average life span of a $1 bill is 42 months.

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by Ashley. Ashley Wonders, " How can we spread kindness? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, Ashley!

Has someone ever made your day? You know what we mean. Your days are busy and full of all sorts of different . But then there are certain days that just stand out because of the kindness of one person doing one simple act.

Maybe it was that teacher who took the time to tell you how he was of how hard you worked on that special project. Perhaps it was that who pulled you aside to tell you that she's noticed how hard you're working.

We've all had those sorts of experiences where simple acts of kindness make our day. Do you remember the last time someone made your day? Do you remember how it made you feel? Did you realize that it's super easy to make someone else's day?

It's true! Your own purposeful or acts of kindness can make others feel special. If you follow the Golden Rule, you know that you should be treating others as you'd like to be treated. If you like it when someone makes your day, then start by making someone else's day first! You never know when your actions will pay it forward and lead others to do the same.

Making someone's day doesn't have to cost anything either. All it takes is a little thought. Kind words and smiles are free! Of course, if you have a little money and want to make someone's day, there are all sorts of things you can do.

Here are some ideas for simple, easy, inexpensive ways you can make someone's day each and every day!

Do the unexpected . Be thoughtful and kind just because you can. Take the off of yourself and put it onto others. Put yourself in their shoes and think about what you could do for them that would make their day.

Say "Thank You!" Just letting people know that you appreciate them - for whatever reason - can make their day.

Catch people doing things right. So much of the time, we only concentrate on telling people when they're doing something wrong. Take a different . Notice when people do the right thing, and then let them know that you noticed.

Get in touch with someone who's . We all have people in our lives that could use a word of encouragement . Take the time to make a phone call, send an email, or even write a handwritten letter just to let someone know you're thinking about them.

Be a good listener. It's so easy to get distracted in today's world. We often miss opportunities to make someone's day simply by listening to them. When someone wants to talk to you, give them your and let them know you hear what they're saying.

Share your joy. Have you been blessed by something recently? Perhaps it was a word of encouragement , an inspiring song, or maybe even a funny story or picture. Pass it along and share that joy with others.

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by Ashley. Ashley Wonders, " How can we spread kindness? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, Ashley! Has someone ever made your day? You know what we mean. Your days are busy and full of all sorts of different .

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Do you like it when people are mean to you? Do you ever feel bad if you're left out of a game at recess? No one likes it when their feelings get hurt. But have you ever WONDERed whether your own actions make others feel the same way?

You may have learned from your parents that you should always treat others in the same way that you would like to be treated. That's called the Golden Rule.

The Golden Rule is sometimes stated in a way: don't treat others in a way that you would not like to be treated. Either way, the message is the same. If you want to be treated a certain way, then treat others that same way. If you don't want to be treated a certain way, then don't treat others that way.

For example, you and a friend are going to have pizza for dinner. Your mom bakes a delicious pizza and cuts it into eight equal slices. How should you divide the pizza?

If there are two of you, that means you should each get four slices. Of course, you can always choose to take five slices and leave three for your friend, if you're really hungry. But what about your friend? How would you feel if your friend did the same thing? If you'd like an equal amount of pizza, then the Golden Rule holds that you should only take half of the slices.

Really simple, right? If you think about it, though, it's obviously not as easy as it sounds. If everyone the Golden Rule, then there would be far fewer problems in the world today.

Although it's not always easy to live up to, the Golden Rule is widely considered to be a . That means that people believe it should be applied by all people in all situations, regardless of nation, culture, race, or any other factor. This appears in some form across many religions and philosophies , and it has been included as a fundamental moral value of some governments and the basis for many laws.

The actual term "Golden Rule" or "Golden Law" has been used since the late 17 th century. But the was recorded far earlier in the Egyptian Book of the Dead (1580-1350 B.C.), and in practice probably goes back even farther.

Rather than merely abstaining from behaviors you yourself wouldn't like, take steps to help others in ways that we ourselves would like to be helped. In many places, it's part of being a good citizen and following the law.

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Do you like it when people are mean to you? Do you ever feel bad if you're left out of a game at recess? No one likes it when their feelings get hurt. But have you ever WONDERed whether your own actions make others feel the same way?

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When you're a kid, life can be really hard, can't it? You have to go to school. You have to do homework. You have to eat what your parents tell you. You have to go to bed early. The list goes on and on!

Meanwhile, all those adults have it made! They don't have to go to school. They don't have homework. They can eat whatever they want. They can even stay up as late as they want. It seems adults can do whatever they want!

Of course, if you ask the adults in your life, they'll probably tell you that they can't really do whatever they want. Although they arguably have much more than the average kid, most adults can quickly identify many different boundaries that keep them from doing anything and everything they want.

Eleanor Roosevelt is famous for her , "With comes responsibility ." If you don't understand this now, you'll certainly understand it when you get older. The of this saying, however, is that the you attain as you get older and become an carries with it the responsibility to care for yourself and make your own way in the world.

Do adults have to go to school? No, once they graduate from high school, adults don't have to go to school every day. But guess where they have to go? If you guessed , you're right! When you're an , your comes with the obligation to provide for yourself in many areas, including food, shelter, clothing, and the . To these things, adults to make money to pay for them.

Even though adults aren't given homework by a teacher, many adults have jobs that require them to outside of normal business hours. Many adults regularly take their home with them. In addition, there's plenty of to do at home! Making dinner, cleaning the house, doing , maintaining a car and a house...all these things take and energy!

So what about those dinners? Adults can eat pizza every single night if they want, right? That may or may not be true. What adults choose to eat will depend upon what they can to eat, as well as how healthy they want to feel. As you grow older, you'll find that it's more important than ever to make good food choices to maintain a healthy body.

One of the choices you'll also have to make to maintain good health is how much sleep you need. While kids might yearn to stay up later and later, adults know that choosing to stay up all night has consequences. If you all day and then come home to make dinner, clean house, and do , you'll probably gladly choose to get to bed at a reasonable hour. If you don't, you'll pay for it the next day by being at .

Some of you may be thinking that all that isn't necessarily as as it once was! Don't worry, though. does have its benefits, but it also has its limits and it carries with it a certain set of responsibilities.

If you thought about all the places you'd to go one day and all the things you'd to do, we're sure your list would contain more things than you could ever accomplish in an entire lifetime. Given that every human being faces limits in terms of physical capabilities, financial , and the limited number of hours in a day, every day ends up being a series of choices.

The choices you make shape who you are and what you become. So it's important to prioritize and choose wisely how you spend your and money. Every person makes different choices with regard to how they meet their responsibilities based upon what's important to them. While it may seem adults can do anything they want, they usually are only able to do a portion of what they want, given their financial and constraints.

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When you're a kid, life can be really hard, can't it? You have to go to school. You have to do homework. You have to eat what your parents tell you. You have to go to bed early. The list goes on and on! Meanwhile, all those adults have it made!

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by Dominic. Dominic Wonders, " Is Jesus Christ real? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, Dominic!

Teacher...... philosopher ......preacher...miracle worker...these are just a few of the words and phrases often used to describe a man who was born over 2,000 years ago. Who was this man who is the most influential person who ever lived?

Historians call him Jesus of Nazareth. His followers, known as Christians, call him Jesus Christ. To them, he's also known as the Messiah, Lord, Savior, Son of God, and God Himself in the - a part of the Trinity along with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.

Jesus' life and teachings form a compelling story more famous than any other in history. In fact, his life had such an that it changed the world forever. The way we measure time itself is defined by his birth.

You're probably already familiar with the "B.C." and "A.D." system of dates. This international for designating years is based upon Jesus' birth. "B.C." stands for "before Christ." All dates "B.C." date backward from Jesus' birth.

"A.D." stands for anno domini, which is Latin for "in the year of the Lord." This is a to the birth of Jesus, so that A.D. 2018 means "in the year of the Lord 2018."

Historians and scholars have studied the life of Jesus in great detail over the last two centuries. Many of them now believe he was born between 6 B.C. and 4 B.C. in the town of Bethlehem.

Jesus grew up in Nazareth, a small in Galilee, where he learned the trade of from his father. Not much else is known about Jesus' early years, other than that he was raised Jewish and had an extensive of the Jewish Scriptures.

As an adult, Jesus left Nazareth and was baptized by a known as John the Baptist. He then began a public that consisted of public teaching and preaching about the coming Kingdom of God.

Jesus quickly became a notable teacher, , and . Most of what we know about Jesus' comes from the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) in the New Testament of the Bible.

The Gospels contain many accounts of Jesus' teaching. The religious leaders of his day strenuously opposed him, because he repeatedly pointed out their .

Jesus' teachings on morality, forgiveness, and love remain powerful and influential today. The Gospels also describe many miracles Jesus performed, including healing the blind, walking on water, and raising a dead man named Lazarus from the grave.

Eventually, Jewish religious leaders accused Jesus of blasphemy, or claiming to be God. At their urging, Jesus was arrested, tried, convicted, and sentenced to death by Roman governor Pontius Pilate.

Jesus was crucified (hung on a wooden cross) by Roman soldiers in Jerusalem. Scholars believe he died between A.D. 30 and A.D. 33.

For Christians, Jesus' story doesn't end there, though. In fact, Christians would say that this Wonder of the Day should instead be titled "Who IS Jesus?"

Why? According to the Gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after he died on the cross. He spent time with his followers (called disciples) before ascending to Heaven, where he lives today.

Christians believe that Jesus came to Earth to show people how to live as God intended. They believe he died as a sacrifice for their sins and rose again to defeat death, so that all who would believe and have faith in Jesus would be saved by God's grace and one day enjoy eternal life in Heaven.

Today, it's estimated that about a third of the world's population - more than two billion people - profess faith in Jesus Christ, making Christianity the world's most widely-practiced religion. His birth is celebrated each year on Christmas Day and his resurrection from the dead is celebrated on Easter.

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by Dominic. Dominic Wonders, " Is Jesus Christ real? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, Dominic! Teacher...... philosopher ......preacher...miracle worker...these are just a few of the words and phrases often used to describe a man who was born over 2,000 years ago.

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by Ashley. Ashley Wonders, " How can we spread kindness? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, Ashley!

Has someone ever made your day? You know what we mean. Your days are busy and full of all sorts of different . But then there are certain days that just stand out because of the kindness of one person doing one simple act.

Maybe it was that teacher who took the time to tell you how he was of how hard you worked on that special project. Perhaps it was that who pulled you aside to tell you that she's noticed how hard you're working.

We've all had those sorts of experiences where simple acts of kindness make our day. Do you remember the last time someone made your day? Do you remember how it made you feel? Did you realize that it's super easy to make someone else's day?

It's true! Your own purposeful or acts of kindness can make others feel special. If you follow the Golden Rule, you know that you should be treating others as you'd like to be treated. If you like it when someone makes your day, then start by making someone else's day first! You never know when your actions will pay it forward and lead others to do the same.

Making someone's day doesn't have to cost anything either. All it takes is a little thought. Kind words and smiles are free! Of course, if you have a little money and want to make someone's day, there are all sorts of things you can do.

Here are some ideas for simple, easy, inexpensive ways you can make someone's day each and every day!

Do the unexpected . Be thoughtful and kind just because you can. Take the off of yourself and put it onto others. Put yourself in their shoes and think about what you could do for them that would make their day.

Say "Thank You!" Just letting people know that you appreciate them - for whatever reason - can make their day.

Catch people doing things right. So much of the time, we only concentrate on telling people when they're doing something wrong. Take a different . Notice when people do the right thing, and then let them know that you noticed.

Get in touch with someone who's . We all have people in our lives that could use a word of encouragement . Take the time to make a phone call, send an email, or even write a handwritten letter just to let someone know you're thinking about them.

Be a good listener. It's so easy to get distracted in today's world. We often miss opportunities to make someone's day simply by listening to them. When someone wants to talk to you, give them your and let them know you hear what they're saying.

Share your joy. Have you been blessed by something recently? Perhaps it was a word of encouragement , an inspiring song, or maybe even a funny story or picture. Pass it along and share that joy with others.

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by Ashley. Ashley Wonders, " How can we spread kindness? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, Ashley! Has someone ever made your day? You know what we mean. Your days are busy and full of all sorts of different .

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Howdy Wonder Friends! Given today's Wonder of the Day, we're particularly glad to call you all friends. If you come back to Wonderopolis every day, that would make you a really good ! How many friends do you have? There's no need to count! But just give it some thought.

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When you want to ask your teacher a question during class, what do you do? Do you simply shout out your question as soon as it enters your mind? Or do you instead raise your hand and wait until the teacher calls your name?

If you raise your hand first, it's probably because your teacher has a rule that states that's what you're supposed to do when you have a question. Can you imagine what it would be like if everyone could simply talk whenever they wanted during class?

What if everyone could simply get up and do whatever they wanted to during class? Do you think much learning would take place? Instead of an orderly, peaceful learning environment, a classroom without rules would be !

If you're like many kids, you might feel like there are too many rules. After all, you have rules at home. You have rules at school. You have rules in the sports you play and the clubs you participate in. Why do we have to have so many rules? In fact, why do there have to be any rules at all?

As you've probably already guessed from the classroom example described above, rules create out of chaos. Although you might want to be able to do whatever you want to do whenever you want to do it, you probably wouldn't want the same of rules to apply to everyone else.

To live and in a , we must have rules we mostly all agree upon. Sometimes these rules are informal rules, like the ones we have at home and in the classroom. Breaking these rules may have consequences, such as a time out or detention, but breaking them usually doesn't mean you're going to jail.

Sometimes important rules are and applied to everyone in a particular community. These rules are known as laws and breaking them can have more serious consequences, such as going to jail or paying a .

When you learn to drive, you'll realize how many rules apply to the act of operating a motorized . You can't go as as you want any time you want. You can't just anywhere you want to. You can't drive on whatever side of the road you want to drive on.

The rules for driving share a with many of the rules you must follow in all aspects of life on a daily basis: keeping you . If you made a list of the rules you follow each day, you'd quickly realize how many of them exist to keep you and make your life more enjoyable as a result.

Just imagine what life would be like without any rules. What if anyone was allowed to take anything they wanted, including your stuff? What if people were allowed to drive their cars on sidewalks, where you ride your bike? If there are no rules to follow, things could get and dangerous.

If you really feel like a particular rule is , be and learn more about the rule. Who created the rule? Why is it a rule?

If it seems like there's no sufficient justification for the rule, don't ignore or break the rule. Instead, determine what you can do to try to change the rule. Working within the rules to change the rules is something legislators do every day all over the world.

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When you want to ask your teacher a question during class, what do you do? Do you simply shout out your question as soon as it enters your mind? Or do you instead raise your hand and wait until the teacher calls your name?

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If you're a fan of classic soul music, the word "" might automatically bring to mind Aretha Franklin belting out "R-E-S-P-E-C-T...find out what it means to me!" But what exactly is ? How can you show it? And how do you earn it?

often means different things to different people. There are several that many people can agree on, though. For example, at its most basic level, means being kind and considerate to others.

can take many forms. Don't make fun of others. Put yourself in other people's shoes and think about how they feel. Observe the Golden Rule: treat others the same way you'd want to be treated.

is important because it sets the proper stage for all our human interactions . Friendship, love, and even basic communication must all start with .

Everyone wants to be respected. To earn and deserve , though, you must also show to others. It's always a two-way street. You can't be disrespectful to others and expect in return.

It's easy to show . Be . Look for the best in people rather than concentrating on their faults. Show compassion to others and seek to put their interests before your own. Make others comfortable when they're uneasy. Help out whenever you can. When you pay it forward, amazing things can happen.

And be respectful to everyone. The world is an unbelievably huge place filled with billions of people, each one of which is and special. And they all deserve your !

Be warned, though. Not everyone will show you all the time. In fact, you'll probably see examples of disrespectful behavior each and every day. How you respond to disrespectful behavior, though, can make a huge difference.

If you choose to respond to disrespectful behavior by acting disrespectfully yourself, you've gained nothing. You've only continued the pattern of disrespectful behavior and set a bad example. Instead, act respectfully and set a good example. Consistently acting respectfully might just help others learn from your example!

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If you're a fan of classic soul music, the word "" might automatically bring to mind Aretha Franklin belting out "R-E-S-P-E-C-T...find out what it means to me!" But what exactly is ? How can you show it? And how do you earn it? often means different things to different people.

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by Lindsay. Lindsay Wonders, " What is the best way to resolve conflict? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, Lindsay!

"He cut in front of me in line!" "She took the book I was going to read!" "The ball hit the line!" "No, it didn't!" "Yes, it did!" Do any of these things sound ? If you've been in a school or on a playground recently, then you've probably heard all sorts of arguments and disagreements like these.

From time to time, we all get angry or about various things. It's simply human nature. How we choose to behave when we're angry and how we respond to others when they're with us is very important. Our behavior can either make things better or worse.

is a natural part of everyday life. Resolving conflicts in a manner is an important that each person needs to learn in order to life successfully. Let's look at some important things to keep in mind when a arises.

When a arises, emotions can take over quickly. It's important to take a step back and cool off. Do your best not to throw a , try not to raise your voice, and be careful not to be to others. These things won't solve anything and, in fact, they'll only make matters worse.

To reach a to your , it's important to understand what the is really about. You may think the is about one thing, while someone else may have a completely different of the . How can you figure out what's really going on? Communicate with each other!

Take turns expressing how you feel about what's going on. Don't place blame on others. Instead, talk about how you feel about things. Then truly listen while the others involved express how they feel. When everyone's feelings are out in the open, try to put yourself in the place of others to understand why they feel the way they do.

If everyone can see the issue from different points of , it will be easier to work together toward finding a . It's very important to share your thoughts without interrupting other people or making judgments about their feelings. It can even help to repeat what they said in your own words, so you can be sure you understand where they're coming from.

Once everyone has a clear understanding of the problem, it's possible to focus together on finding a . It's often helpful to begin by brainstorming together to think of different resolutions to your . Don't dismiss any possible at first, even things that seem ridiculous or unrealistic. The more choices you have to choose from, the easier it will be to choose a that satisfies everyone.

Unfortunately, not every has an easy . Moreover, not every potential resolution will please everyone involved in the . Some resolutions allow one group to get their way while another group still feels disappointed . Other resolutions might result in neither side getting what they want.

The best resolution, however, will be one that allows all parties involved to be happy with the way things get worked out. Experts call that a win/win , because both sides feel satisfied with the resolution and there's no "loser" in the battle. As you approach conflicts in the future, always try to seek out a win/win resolution to your !

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What's the Best Way To Resolve Conflict?

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by Lindsay. Lindsay Wonders, " What is the best way to resolve conflict? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, Lindsay! "He cut in front of me in line!" "She took the book I was going to read!" "The ball hit the line!"