For those of us with children in school this is the season of evaluation. Standardized tests, writing prompts, middle-end of the year benchmarks, and the overall evaluation of promotion begins now. My oldest is very serious about his grades (he's in 2nd grade) so he's already thinking about getting to the 3rd grade and asks me and his teachers everyday if he will promote. *Time out to brag: he got straight A's on last report card and reads on a 4th grade level and is on level with math. There's nothing for him to worry about.*
What can we do to help our little learners? For starters instill a love of learning and a want to achieve. Make it fun and importnant. This is a very important
step because the kids will keep up with their grades and assignments and take charge of their academic lives. Next stay in contact with the school and you child's teachers. This way you will know if any important tests are coming up, any homework that is due and you can get informal updates on yuor child's progress. Plus this will make the teacher feel good believe it or not. It's nice to hear from a concerned parent. This Another thing i have found that helps is rest! Did you know that a child age 6-9 needs 10 hours of sleep per night? A teen requires 8.5 to 9 hours.If not properly rested he/she may have problems focusing, staying awake, even behavior problems. After you child gets his/her rest eat breakfast. Wake up 20 min early to whip something up really quick. Remember to devote an extra 10-15 for eating breakfast before you leave. Study with your child.
Offer to quiz them on spelling or vocabulary words or for older kids read over their outlines or quiz on important dates/terms.
We as parents/caretakers are our children's first teachers and biggest advocate. As with anything in life, you get out what you put in
the same is true when it comes to our children.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
First Step / I'm Getting What I Want
This is a 2-parter:
First step.
I am proud of myself. I was just reading through my online class syllabus and didn't really get what I'm supposed to do. Is it self paced? There are no due dates on assignments. Does it require classroom time? Where can I go for the classroom time? So guess what I did??....... I emailed my professor and ASKED her! Common sense right? "The Old Karla" would've just guessed and stressed and tried to figure it out for herself, which only hurts her in the end. One baby step at a time when u wana change. YAY ME!!
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I'm Getting What I Want
Why the hell not? Why should any of us accept or go for something you don't even want? I'm unofficially switching my major to Early Childhood (whatever the official name is) by taking classes in that subject this semester. Right now my major is Elementary Ed, what's the diff? Elem. Ed is grades K-6, Early Childhood is ages 3-3rd grade. Why? Because I actually like working with wee ones. They are learning how to speak correctly, proper ettiquete like eating at the table, waiting in line, sitting still, and personal tasks like getting dressed, etc. So it's something minor but if I'm gona do it might as well do what i like. Right? Right! BUT this is my plan B.
My real goal is to start taking science classes at Seminole CC and see where that takes me. I should be ready/apply to enter a health field major by spring 2010. Yes, I know. Tried it before. Im a more hands on person. This is actually something I'm good at. When I take my kids to the doctor they ask if I'm in the medical profession because I know so much. There's more I need to learn like pharmacology and brush up on my anatomy but I'm ready.
Finding a sitter is gona be hell for all the school work and classes. But where there's a will there's a way.
QUICK GOALS/ROADMAP
~Complete winter semester at Nova, complete internship class with better grade in case I want to return to Nova for healthcare
~Apply and pick classes EARLY to SCC for Summer A and B, then Fall 09 so I can pick a schedule that works for me, no left over Friday night classes till 11pm for me!
~Work and save now as much as possible so I can FOCUS on classes
~MUST earn As in science classes to ensure acceptance into program of MY CHOICE. Location and cost is an issue because of the kids.
First step.
I am proud of myself. I was just reading through my online class syllabus and didn't really get what I'm supposed to do. Is it self paced? There are no due dates on assignments. Does it require classroom time? Where can I go for the classroom time? So guess what I did??....... I emailed my professor and ASKED her! Common sense right? "The Old Karla" would've just guessed and stressed and tried to figure it out for herself, which only hurts her in the end. One baby step at a time when u wana change. YAY ME!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I'm Getting What I Want
Why the hell not? Why should any of us accept or go for something you don't even want? I'm unofficially switching my major to Early Childhood (whatever the official name is) by taking classes in that subject this semester. Right now my major is Elementary Ed, what's the diff? Elem. Ed is grades K-6, Early Childhood is ages 3-3rd grade. Why? Because I actually like working with wee ones. They are learning how to speak correctly, proper ettiquete like eating at the table, waiting in line, sitting still, and personal tasks like getting dressed, etc. So it's something minor but if I'm gona do it might as well do what i like. Right? Right! BUT this is my plan B.
My real goal is to start taking science classes at Seminole CC and see where that takes me. I should be ready/apply to enter a health field major by spring 2010. Yes, I know. Tried it before. Im a more hands on person. This is actually something I'm good at. When I take my kids to the doctor they ask if I'm in the medical profession because I know so much. There's more I need to learn like pharmacology and brush up on my anatomy but I'm ready.
Finding a sitter is gona be hell for all the school work and classes. But where there's a will there's a way.
QUICK GOALS/ROADMAP
~Complete winter semester at Nova, complete internship class with better grade in case I want to return to Nova for healthcare
~Apply and pick classes EARLY to SCC for Summer A and B, then Fall 09 so I can pick a schedule that works for me, no left over Friday night classes till 11pm for me!
~Work and save now as much as possible so I can FOCUS on classes
~MUST earn As in science classes to ensure acceptance into program of MY CHOICE. Location and cost is an issue because of the kids.
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