Proverbs by Motutapu Teachers https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3 1.   Find a proverb that offers positive advice. 2.  Make sure you write the source. 3.   Explain what you think it means and why you chose it. en-us 2017-08-07 07:09:26 UTC 2018-05-13 02:10:34 UTC hello@padlet.com Mr Hughes motutaputeam2016 https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180439876 The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now. (Chinese Proverb)

This proverb resonates with me because I often feel frustrated when things don't work out due to my mistake or an omission. It can make me feel like giving up. However I have learned to accept that the mistake has happened and instead to focus on what I can do now to improve things. I concentrate anew on what I want to achieve and how to best get there.

This proverb manages to say all this and more, both eloquently and succinctly.]]> 2017-08-09 02:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180439876 Carlotta https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180794335 Life is a gift Never take it for granted

A gift makes you feel appreciated and greatfull so don't act like it is always there.

I chose this proverb because it thought that it had a great meaning and I would agree to this.]]> 2017-08-12 04:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180794335 Zion https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180795699 Anyone can find the dirt in someone. Be the one that finds the gold.

In this proverb, 'dirt' is the negative things about a someone and 'gold' is the positive things about someone. We need to understand that not everyone is perfect and not to always look on the negative side.

I chose this proverb because I have experienced a time when I always looked at the negative things in this person but as I got to know more about that person, I realized all the things I said and thought about that person was all wrong.]]> 2017-08-12 05:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180795699 Hugo https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180797351 The pen is mightier than the sword. 

Convincing an idea or persuading an idea is stronger than physically doing it.

I chose this proverb because it shows how powerful words can be.]]> 2017-08-12 07:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180797351 Kiel https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180818495 A chain is only as strong as it's weakest link


]]> 2017-08-13 01:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180818495 Holly https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180822109 Two wrongs don't make right (English Proverb)

This means that when someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse.
By helping them and being nice around them will always make it right

I chose this proverb because it reflects upon me, if I am angry or upset because someone has hurt me I try to ignore that person instead of making friends with them, and it always makes it worse. By going along with this proverb I look onto the positive side and always apologize, stay friendly and kind to them.

]]> 2017-08-13 05:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180822109 Jasmine https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180822930 There is no time like the present.

Don't wait to do something .Do it now.

I choose this proverb because some people wait to do something but a life is only so long and if you wait to long you won't have the chance to do it.

]]> 2017-08-13 06:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180822930 Kyan https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180824639 Start where you are,
Use what you have,
Do what you can.

This basically means that you should make do with what you have and do as many things as possible with those things. Like not to want things your never going to get.

I chose this proverb because it really puts out a very important/vital message that people need to know this helps a lot with many things.




]]> 2017-08-13 08:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180824639 Max https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180825267 Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination.
By William Longgood 

This means that if you combine your dreams with constant hard work you can achieve your desired dream.

I choose this because I feel that this is very true and if you follow this message you can achieve amazing things.

]]> 2017-08-13 08:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180825267 kent https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180844179 tell me i forget
show me i remember
involve me i understand
Chinese proverb
I like this proverb because you learn things best if you are involved,
that is when you give your brain a workout.
]]> 2017-08-13 21:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180844179 Charlotte Beef212 https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180879754 East or west, home is best.
                   English Proverb 

This proverb is tell you anywhere is not place like home. If you live in a pretty castle or a good hotel, don't forget home is always comfortable.
I choose this proverb because if I feel homesick when l travel, l'll remember this proverb.]]> 2017-08-14 05:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180879754 Jenny https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180891182 When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going

This proverb means when people don't give up when they come across challenges. They just work harder.

I chose this proverb because it relates to me the most. If there's something going on and I would like to participate in it, even though I know that I'm not good at it, I always want to give it a go. I always love to go beyond my comfort zone.

(English Proverb)]]> 2017-08-14 08:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/180891182 Nathan https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/181196394 Words kill words give life they're either poison or fruit

you can really hurt someone by saying mean things about them and when they do something back they get the blame for doing something bad.]]> 2017-08-16 04:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/181196394 A Barking dog never bites https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/181736990 This proverb means that people who ]]> 2017-08-19 21:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/181736990 Ella https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/181737224 A barking dog never bites. This proverb is saying that people who say threats usually don't carry through with them. By using this proverb I remember to always stay strong, and not to be hurt by the words people say, because often there not really true]]> 2017-08-19 22:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/181737224 Daisy daisyb046 https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/181958808 An acute word cuts deeper than a sharp weapon.

I think this means that the words you say can hurt more than physically hurting someone; think before you say.

I chose this proverb because it can be understood easily and has a strong message. I believe you should always think before you say and that being nasty and saying mean things to someone can hurt more than physically hurting them.]]> 2017-08-21 20:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/motutaputeam2016/ur01owb4iqk3/wish/181958808