Learning Circles Fall 2005 Minsk, Belarus

FORMULA OF HAPPINESS Learning Circles Fall 2005 Minsk, Belarus

Everyone knows how to make happy their mum, little brother or pet. Sometimes it is very easy because everyone knows “secrets” of their close friends and relatives. People can useour “formulas of happiness” in everyday life and make the world happier!

Contributing Schools: *Grade 5, Gymnasia №12, Minsk, Belarus *Grade 2, McConnell Elementary School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA *Grade 4, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania *Grade 2, “Elena Ghiba Birta” National College, Arad, Romania *Grade 4, Franklin Township School,Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

I know how to make my mum happy. I can come to her, put my arms around her neck, kiss her and say "How I love you!" And she will be happy. Pavel Stefanyuk, Gymnasia №12, Minsk, Belarus A lot of ice-cream + many toys + my computer + coca-cola! This is my formula of happiness. It's easy to make me happy! Nikita Kunevich, Gymnasia №12, Minsk, Belarus If you want to make me happy, let me play computer games. I like to play "MU" game. It's very interesting. Try it! Dima Stefanyuk, Gymnasia №12, Minsk, Belarus

I can make my parents happy. My mum’s happy when I help her and when I get good marks. I help my mum about house. I wash up. I go to the shop with her. I try to make my parents, grandparents, friends and the whole world happy!!! Vika Dovnar, Gymnasia №12, Minsk, Belarus My mother is happy when I have good marks. My little brother is happy when I play with him. I am happy when my family spend free time together. Kate Lenartovich, Gymnasia №12, Minsk, Belarus

My formula of happiness If I want to have fun, I play computer games, watch TV, play with my friends .When they can’t play with me, I telephone them. I like speaking with my friends. Usually we speak about computer games .When I do it I’m happy. Anton Davydik, Gymnasia №12, Minsk, Belarus Happiness is when I am happy. My brother and Mom are happy and Mom will take me anywhere I want to go. This is what makes me happy. Noah, McConnell Elementary School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

What makes me happy is when my Mom takes me to “Build a Bear” workshop. When my Mom and Dad let me ride my bike or skateboard I am happy. When my Mom and Dad let me go to my friend’s house also makes me happy.Nathan, McConnell Elementary School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USAThese are the things that are happiness to me. My Dad likes to tickle me and it makes me laugh hard. I have a toy gun. I like to share the toy gun. My Mom makes funny faces to make me happy. I like all these things that make me happy.Alex, McConnell Elementary School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

I am happy when my Mom and Dad give me popsicles and ice cream. The ice cream is too cold sometimes and it gives me a brain freeze. Veronica, McConnell Elementary School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA What Makes Me Happy Ice, TV, Stay the night at Kayla’s and Maranda’s and Hunter’s house. I am happy when Krista will take me anywhere I want to go. Eating cookies and ice cream makes me feel good. Also scaring Maranda makes me feel great. These are some of the things that make me happy. Lenzee, McConnell Elementary School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

When you are happy you think about candy and ice cream and having a party. These are the things I think about to make me happy. Destynee, McConnell Elementary School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA These are the things that make me happy. I am happy when my Dad tickles me. My Mom gives me love and when my Dad builds with me make me happy. My brother gives me love and my Mom and Dad and Joe also give me a lot of love. My whole family loves me. When my Mom buys me ice cream and cookies I am happy. Juan, McConnell Elementary School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

When you are happy you think about candy and ice cream and having a great party. I love to help people and I love to be happy. Alexis , McConnell Elementary School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA How I am Happy. It is good to be happy. Happiness means to smile. Happiness makes other people happy. Rhonda , McConnell Elementary School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA When I think of happiness, I think of all the good that happens to me. I think of candy too. I think of ice cream and fudge. These are the things that make me happyJulie, McConnell Elementary School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

When I am happy I don’t smile but I am happy. I am not happy when Julie plays with Terry but Terry runs from her! We have races and Julie wants to race so we let her. Terry raced her and Terry won! Then I raced her and I won! I was happy. Zachary, McConnell Elementary School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA What I think about Happiness Happiness is flying a Blue Angel jet high in the sky. The jets do back flips in the air and when my friends want to fly in it I have to share. Michael, McConnell Elementary School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA P.S. The Blue Angels visited Chattanooga for a large air show recently

The happiness is a very nice feeling. I’m very happy at school when I have good results and when I’m very active at lessons. I’m very happy at home when my mother is satisfied about my activity. I was happy when my dog gave birth to 5 puppies and I gave it food and water. Andreea Staetu, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania I believe that happiness is something special in my life. I am happy at school when I get a good mark in tests and home when I am reading. I make happy someone when I help or I encourage him. Cristina Petrescu, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania

Happiness is a thing which comes from my heart. At school I’m happy because I learn new things there, at home I’ m happy because I learn many things staying with my family and I dance happily because I learn dancing. I wish my mother happiness when I buy a present for her birthday. Sorina Stancu, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania I’m happy when somebody gives me pleasure notes, and when I read and I play football. Chibedi Robert, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania

I think happiness is a wonderful feeling. I’m happy when I get good marks or when we visit the library. I’m happy when someone I haven’t seen for a long time visits me at home. I made my coach happy when I gave her a present as a sign of gratitude, because she got autographs from the football players of our national team. Elena Vanghelici, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania I think the happiness is love. I am happy at school when I’m enrich the consciousness. I’m happy when I’m respected and loved and when I love. I make my mother happy when I get at a competition the best note from school. Isabela Dumitru, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania

Happiness is a feeling of gladness, when it is happening something excellent. At school I’m happy when I take good marks. At home I’m happy when I finish quickly my homework, then do in plus and play. Every time when my classmates get bad marks, I encourage them not to be upset . Marinescu Bianca, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania Iguess, happiness is a feeling of every person, animal, bird, it’s a good feeling. I feel happy when I have a great note at school, make a project, collaborate with people or speak with my friends. I am also happy when I go to LEXIS (a school of English language), play games with my friends, go to mathematics circle. I make my dog happy every time when I play with it. Ruxandra Postoiu, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania

Happiness is an exclamation when you enjoy about you do or you get. At school I’m happy when I have a good, mark when I have a good answer, when I read. At home I’m happy when I get a present, when I have a good relation with my sister, when I gladden my parents. I made happy some kittens which a dog wanted to eat. I took the kittens and I taught them. Liviu Apostol, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania Happiness is when you are happy, the joy of laughing. I’m happy at school when I have good grades, and I’m happy at home when someone dear to me comes to visit us or when I’m good at fighting with a sword. I made a cat happy when I fed it. Taune Alina, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania

I think that happiness is a feeling which appears when you have succes, a present etc. I am happy at school when I get a good mark and at home when I teach my brother to write. I make my mother happy, when, on feasts, I give her a bouquet of flowers and a kiss on her face. Caraiani Zoe, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania Happiness makes you happy, happiness is joyful. I'm happy at home after I finish my homework and at school when we work on projects. I make an animal happy when I took it to my place, wash it and inject vaccine to it.Barbieru Adina,School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania

I believe that happiness is a very pleasant thing which rejoices you. I am happy at school because I see my colleagues again and I play with them. I made my granny happy when I offered her flowers on her birthday. Balta Isabelle, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania A MOMENT OF HAPPINESS I was very happy when I won the gold medal with my team at National Championship of rhythmic gymnastics. But I was happier when I won the first place at compound individual and at each event, more specific ribbon and rope. That was the happiest day: the day when I became a winner at the National Championship. Vanghelici Elena, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania

A second of happiness It is a sunny day of the autumn. The wind blows lightly and I wake up and ask mom: - Am I going to school today? -No, tomorrow will be the first day. You are seven years old and you have to learn. -Tomorrow will be the first day of school! -Yes. Are you happy? -Of course. It’ll be an important day for me. After eating I am going out to play. I am happy. It is the first day at school. A drop of happiness flowed into me. I came with my teacher to the classroom. I have got new friends. At the finish of the day I wait the second day of school. It’s a day, a second of happiness when I go to school and learn the class maths. Pitu Ioana Livia, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania

A happy moment I had the best moment when my father bought a computer. I was five or six years old. One morning when I was to go to the shop I woke up at seven o’clock. I ciad the clothes and I beginning very much because I have a computer. Was I go out of the house I beginning very, very much, I running, and I go to car. I wealthy of the shop, my father pick up the computer and we going to house. I wealthy of the house and I beginning to mount the computer. In ten minutes was finish. I state of then every day, I see it very happy just I don’t can fumble at computer. Of time I can fumble it, more of first day. Postoiu Ruxandra Luciana, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania

A moment of happiness It was a rainy autumn day when I, together with one friend was playing out. All at once we have heard a noise. -Cippp-Cipp-Cip!!! At the beginning, the noise combined with the rain dropping in the slop, we thought that was a lilac. But, when we had listening more clearly, it was evident that it was a sparrow. We followed the noise and found out that the poor sparrow had a wing and a foot broken. We have forth come, but it doesn’t have where scampered, so I took the bird in my hand. After we studied it in details, I decided to take it with me. After one month of attendance, the bird can fly in my bedroom. I released the bird and then for me was a moment of happiness and satisfaction. Andreea Staetu, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania

One happy moment A happy moment of my life was when I went to Sighisora. It was a beautiful day last August. My family and I prepared to go to Sighisora. We got in the car and started our journey. It was a very long, but beautiful trip . There, along with our family friends we headed for a villa in the mountains. It was very beautiful. The villa was white and orange and had four rooms, a kitchen, three hallways and two bathrooms and a nice terrace. The villa was guarded by a dog named Ursu. The villa had a big courtyard, it was full of flowers and surrounded by mountains, we went and played in those beautiful places with Ursu, that wonderful dog. He was black with a little bit of white. It was an unforgettable day. It was a wonderful summer month! Tirlungeanu Bianca-Andreea, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania

A moment of happiness The happiest day of my life was the day I had my 10th anniversary. Although it was winter, in the Christmas’ Eve it didn’t snow at all. It seemed that we were still in the autumn. Since the winter had started I have praised to the heaven to give us a lot of snow as a gift for my birthday. My dream had ended in smoke. But, the next morning, on the 1st of February, I woke up and went to the window and, surprisingly, I saw that everything was covered in white. I was extremely happy. Even if they found difficult to arrive all the guests came to the party. In my opinion, that was the happiest anniversary I have ever had. Dumitru Isabela Bianca, , School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania

A happy moment It is a day of winter, a day coldest but beautiful, because today is my birthday. I don’t expect that my mother and my father do a surprize. That happy moment I wish never end. On my desk in my bedroom it is waiting, my computer that I desire very much. The flowers and the candies near it, he didn’t make me glad like that time. I thanked my parents for the gift I received and I want that all kids were very happy like me. Marinescu Bianca-Elena, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania

A moment of laughing I was happy when I climb the school stairs and when I made my friends, because until the beginning of the school I was only with my parents, and at school I make many friends. And now when I think that it is the last year with some of them and I’ m very sad because they are my brothers and sisters but a think that next year we’ll abandon our school mistress. We shall have teachers. But we stay four years with our teachers and we amuse and we learn many things and learn to love. Stancu Sorina, School “Dan Barbilian”, Constantza, Romania

Don’t worry Be happy 1.Dear mum, I loved the cake you baked yesterday. It was so sweat as you. I love you, Rebeca,“Elena Ghiba Birta” National College, Arad, Romania 2. Dear teacher, You are the most beautiful from the country. You are a beautiful queen. I love you very much! Love, Alexandra, “Elena Ghiba Birta” National College, Arad, Romania 3.To my brother I appreciate you helped me with the homework yesterday. You are a good teacher and it’s easy doing homework with you. You are the best brother. Love, Andi,“Elena Ghiba Birta” National College, Arad, Romania

4. To my teacher A rainbow full of colors I give them all to you A field with all the flowers To see how much I love you A star above the sky Forever you will be And love from all my heart In my memory Love, Laura, “Elena Ghiba Birta” National College, Arad, Romania

5. To my classmate Thank you for your phone call. I felt sick yesterday and its nice that you were concerned about me. You are a devoted friend. Love, Patricia, “Elena Ghiba Birta” National College, Arad, Romania 6. To my mother, The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of you is a flower, because you are so delicate but strong like it. Love, Zoe, “Elena Ghiba Birta” National College, Arad, Romania

7. To my father, The football tactic you taught me help me win the game today. So thank you , you are the best father! Love, The champion Dacian, “Elena Ghiba Birta” National College, Arad, Romania 8. To my Grandma, I don’t know how can you be so patient with me and spoil me so. You always wanted a house of flowers so I am drawing you one. When I get big I’ll buy You one. Love you, Carla. “Elena Ghiba Birta” National College, Arad, Romania

9. To my Grandpa, My heart is all with you. I’d like to became like you one day, so strong and talented in playing the piano. Kiss you, Rares, “Elena Ghiba Birta” National College, Arad, Romania 10. To my sister, You smell like a flower and look like an angel . Don’t give up your drawing. I know you will succeed one day. I hug you, Diana, “Elena Ghiba Birta” National College, Arad, Romania

When and How I Make Others HappyI make others happy by telling jokes at lunch, recess, and in our sparetime. My friends and I play, run around, and chase each other. We dothis at recess, when I'm at a friend's house, and when a friend is at myhouse. We also work together on projects and other things in school, at a friend's house, and when a friend is at my house. Those are ways andtimes I make others happy. Zachary, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

HappinessI am happy at school when I am in gym or at recess. I like to run and play with my friends. We play a variety of games that are fun. My teacher plays the piano. I am when I get to choose the songs. When I am happy at home I like to play baseball. I like to play shortstop. Sometimes my dad plays catch. My favorite thing is to watch baseball with my Dad, eat hoagie and drink soda.Robert, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

I make others happy when I make a silly face or do something my dog thinksis funny. Sometimes I make up silly sounding word that make my friendslaugh. I make them happy when they are gloomy or sad or when they don'tfeel good. One time I helped my friend Sean to find his cars. That madehim very happy. When my Dad is tired, it makes him happy when I give hima hug. It makes me very happy when I help others feel better.Megan, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

These are the things that make me happy at school.I feel happy when I get good grades because I'm proud of my work. When myfriends are happy they make me happy.These are the things that make me happy at home. I feel happy when it's my birthday or a special holiday because myfriends and family make me feel special. When I come home from school andI see my cats.Those are the things that make me happy.Breanna, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

Many things make me happy. I am happy at school because I get to see my friends. I like talking to them at lunch. I'm happy when I get all my spelling words right because I know I worked hard and I am proud. I'mreally happy when I go home and see my Westie puppy. He makes me happy when he licks my face. I'm also happy when my dad comes home. He makes me happy when he takes me places and plays cards with me. Another thing I love is when I go to dance and theater classes. I love learning new songs and dances. I'm really lucky to have so many things that make me happy.Rachel, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

When I'm at school the best part is the middle of the day. This is when Ihave recess then lunch. Recess is the best part because I get to see my friends that are in the other class. We play things like freeze tag, four square or just hang out and talk. At lunch I sit with my best friendAuburn. She is in the other class and we don't see each other much. We are really good friends.When I'm at home I always do my homework "first." After I'm done I play. The best is playing Dance, Dance Revolution Extreme 2(DDRE2). It's a dance game you play on Playstation 2. I play it with my sister (I always win). She is only seven but she is really good at it and knows what she is doing (not all the time). I also like to play different games with my mom and dad like Connect Four, Guess Where, and Silly Faces. Taking in wood for my Dad is fun to because I get drive the tractor. There are so many things that make me happy. These are just a few things I really like. What makes you happy?Michelle, Franklin Township School, Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

Happiness is something that you like to feel. When you smile that meansyour happy. Happiness is when someone makes you laugh. When you see something funny you laugh. Being happy is a good thing. When someonetells you a joke that is funny, you laugh. Happiness is laughing, smiling, and telling funny jokes. I love to be happy.Matthew, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

I think happiness can mean thrills and excitement like being on a rollercoaster. I also think it can mean to be proud such as when you get an A+ on a test.At school I feel happy some one compliments me, like the time my friends did when I came third place for the turkey trot. I feel good at home when my mom reads to me at night.I make others feel happy when I compliment them, like the time my friend Zach got an A+ on a quiz. I also make others happy when I don't exclude them from games. Once nobody would let my friend Chase play tag. So I stopped and played a different game with Chase. Then we were both happy.Hugh, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

I think happiness is having fun. Happiness is a feeling of enjoyment at a particular time. Some examples are having fun with your family and friend,laughing at a show, enjoying sports and doing activities. Playing gamesand being with friends are examples of happiness. All of these are what Ithink happiness is.Hailey, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

You can make a friend happy by helping them out, cheering them up when there down, bringing them to their favorite place, doing something for them, or giving them something. I know that when I get bad grades I don't feel that well so I make friends feel better. You can lend people things that they need. I think that when you make somebody happy it should makeyou happy too.Emily, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

I am happy when I play with my dog and when I learn. I am happy when I seemy friends and family. I am happy when I help people and family. Those are the things that I am happy for.Cheyenne, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA I'm happy at school when we sing in the morning it wakes me up and it makes me think I will have a good day. I'm happy at home when I get to read my book called, Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events. Chase, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

I think happiness is a feeling you get when your body feels good. Happiness is a good thing, because when you are happy, you think better,look better, and feel good all over. The wind blowing in my hair is one example of what makes me feel happy. Another thing that makes me happy is when I get good grades in school. Iwish everyone could be happy all the time.Charles, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

I am happy at school when I get a good grade, like on a quiz, or whensomeone makes me laugh, like when someone makes a funny face. I am happyat home when my mom and dad are proud of me, like when they see my goodgrade or when we all go out for dinner. I am also happy when I am happy. Ilove it when I am happy!Brianna, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

I'm happy at school when I get an A+, A, or A- on a math test or quiz with problems like 5 x 5 = 25, which is a very easy problem. I'm MOSTLY HAPPY WHEN I GET A+'s. I am happy in gym when we play a fun game like volleyball, end zone football, or dodge ball. But I am mostly happy at school when I learn how to do something new.I'm happy at home when I get a new video game, like one I'm not allowed to play. I'm also happy when I get a raise on my allowance by $2. I'm most happy when I get home from a long, boring day of school. That is whatmakes me happy. Blaise, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

I am happy at school when we have recess.I am happy at home when I play with my toys, animals, watch TV, and when I play videogames. Andrew, Franklin Township School Quakertown, New Jersey, USA

Learning Circles Fall 2005 Minsk, Belarus