Wendy Davis. Jonathan Stickland. Ramon Romero Jr. Sean Seibert. Kim K. Stephen A. Elaine Woodall. Aleksandra Kowalik. Jen Teague. Hedy Pena Hedary. Year of graduation All Does this mean you will have to miss some of your favorite shows, skip out on happy hour or cancel a few engagements during the week? But before you get upset as a parent or become uncomfortable, ask yourself this: What's really and truly important to me? This is a question of values and even though you might say you believe in your child's education, unless you are participative, you are really sending a mixed-signal.
You are basically telling your child to "do it because I said so" and really, when did we ever respond to that as children? With this type of attitude, it won't take long for your child to see that you 'proclaim' to believe in their education, just not enough to actually 'do anything' about it. No Peanut Gallery!!! When I was in the Marine Corps, you could find any table, in any barracks of any base where Domino's or Spades are being played among countless other games and if you listen quietly, you can hear the words "No Peanut Gallery!
Its equivalent to the back-seat driver. Annoying huh? Well, if you want your child to learn and you want to build that environment of learning in your home, you, as the parent, are going to have to quiet the Peanut Gallery in your home and turn OFF the television, put the cell phones away--yes, even yours as well, and get to work!
If you can't keep focus for longer than 5 minutes without updating Facebook, replying to a text or changing the channels, how can you expect a child to do it? Lead by example and schedule some time, 1 to 1. Work Hard, Play Hard.
Just as we look forward to and count down the days 'til its Friday', so too can--and should--your child ren. School is school and its an important requirement as much as its a nuisance in America for each of us. It takes a very short period of time to amaze us and let us down, but that's not for you or I to fix, as much as it is our requirement to work within the educational system and move on with life for the sake of our children.
One thing you want to do is establish a routine that says, we work hard, Monday through Thursday and Fridays, we take the night off! I encourage my parents as well as utilize the attitude and approach to learning that says, we study every night, contrary to whether your child has homework or not--there are a ton of things that can be learned every night as follow-up , Monday through Thursday and Friday is our NIGHT OFF! No books, no studying, no homework, nothing The list can go on and on, which it will in time, but for now, these are great starter points to begin implementing in your home.
Remember, attitudes of others reflects the attitude of the leaders. If education is so important to you as the parent, then start learning with your child, together, learning from them as much as you share your experiences with them.
Attitude is critical to learning. The wrong attitude and the best teacher will still produce poor results. A great attitude and poor teacher will produce poor and limited results as well. A willing child and a willing parent, can learn and master anything--together.
It starts with a desire to learn, is carried over in the attitude and willingness to learn and it comes to fruition with attempt. As I tell my students: "You are never wrong if you try, even when you answer incorrectly. You are wrong for not trying. Labels: child tutoring , education , homework , learning , Teaching and Tutoring , tutoring. I've never been a fan of the adage, 'Everything happens for a reason.
I prefer instead to say:. No one is immune to struggle or adversity, they are a desperate part of life, critical I believe to the growth and development of our character. Accepting certain struggles however, is dangerous. If you are unsure of what you wish to obtain, or what you want to accomplish, or overall, what you want from Life, then it is easy to fall victim to the notion [that] when bad things happen, 'they were supposed to happen to you. Accomplishing a goal is hard work.
Creating success is possible for any one of us, not just a few limited people. I believe the people who accomplish more in their life are simply people who appreciate adversity and have a clear vision, or overall direction, for their future.
Knowing what you want from Life is essential to personal accomplishment and adversity is the critical component to helping you change. Change is necessary because we cannot appreciate what we work for, being the people we are when we set sail on our quest. The Hero in a story doesn't return home the same as they did when they first set sail to embark in the unknown; just the same, we should expect to develop and grow during the course of our life quest.
The only thing however that truly brings about a change in character is adversity. The next time you face struggles or are set back from accomplishing a goal in your life, don't be so quick to give-in because you believe the adversity, struggle, setback, etc. For those who have a limited picture of what they want from Life, it will be easy to quit when struggle arrives at their doorstep.
I believe, had they known more about themselves and what they wanted to accomplish, they wouldn't have given up so quickly. Be sure you have a clear picture of what you want from Life. Protect your dream and be willing to fight for it, at any costs, contrary to what you face in your life journey, because not having a reason, value or purpose, sometimes, can only force you to accept pathways that were never intended for your life. Bobby Ozuna. Author Motivational Speaker Teacher.
Posted by Bobby Ozuna at AM 2 comments:. Labels: Bobby Ozuna , everything happens for a reason , goals , Life , purpose , reason , success , The Serving Soul , value. Our Team is going to the World Series! I was sitting in the living room on the night of Game 4 in the American League Championship Series between the World Series defending champion, New York Yankees, and the most unlikely team to be participating in the championship series—my home team—the Texas Rangers.
So many years I learned life lessons between playing catch with dad or discovered tactics for studying homework between ground balls and even more so, learned a bit about becoming a man while learning how to work a pitch count behind the plate. And through those years, despite growing up without the privileges of more well-to-do kid, in a neighborhood where no one was better off than anyone else, and in the home where ten of us shared three rooms and one bathroom, Dad found a way to get us to the ballpark to cheer our team.
As a kid you never worry about what seats are best, because being at the ballpark with Dad was more than any ticket could ever buy. Years later, when a new stadium was built and with it, new hopes, we cheered the likes of my baseball greats, like my hero, Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez.
And, with a used canned soda, we saved more than a dollar per ticket. We packed sandwiches and a few canned sodas and we enjoyed the game together, as a family, and we cheered our team between the wave and slaps of high-fives. As the years went by, I learned more about the game from my father while he coached my teammates in a rickety baseball league that today is replaced by overrun grass off Interstate This game has become synonymous with love.
It runs through the veins and hearts of my family and it represents more than just hits and outs, but relationships and reason, purpose and dreams, desire and ambitions. And tonight, away from my children, but close to my father, I witnessed history in the city where we once believed and only dreamed of saying the words: World Series. I am honored to say I have been a fan of the team who is now on their way to a first World Series for the city of Arlington and the fans of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
I am honored to say that we have suffered through the heartaches of many bad seasons and suffered a bit more each time we got a glimpse of greatness, only to fall short like a ball that just passed over the white chalk of the foul line. I am honored to say I witnessed this moment with the man who made sure I played the game with honor and taught me how to spread the legacy of the game that defined my childhood. On behalf of all my childhood dreams and on behalf of a family of baseball fans, lovers of the game, we salute you Texas Rangers and we wish to say thank you—one family, to another.
Posted by Bobby Ozuna at PM 1 comment:. Labels: baseball , Bobby Ozuna , texas rangers. Partner with us today and take a stand for literacy, creativity and learning in our youth.
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Learn how to discover an effective Theme for your story, including tactics to apply emotion, imagery , and utilization of the senses , while connecting to your audience. These skills can all be used in and out of the classroom. Please note if you will be attending on your child's registration form. Wednesday, September 1, The Essence of Growth. Have the courage to pursue, despite having no means to obtain. Accept when you have been given, despite feeling you are not worthy. Share what has been earned, despite having never had before.
Be thankful for what you have accomplished, and remember the time you could not. Class Details:. Learn the fundamental Story Layout: the 3 Act Story Line and effective transitions between story acts, including character trials, story climax, and character change. Williams , Read3Zero. Thursday, August 12, But if you walk with your head up, you will be less likely to do so. Try it. See what happens when you pace looking down, and then see how you feel when you walk with your head up.
Life has a funny way of revealing itself sometimes. The vast majority of times we are confronted with moments that seem to be directing our fate or destiny, it is emotional--a feeling or emotion of 'can do' or 'should do'--and yet the rest of the time we are faced with more obvious and physical reminders--subtle hints and 'signs' that help confirm or deny our journey. For me, Life has once again presented herself, but this time symbolically, in the form of a final trip, to close out yet another period of transition within my life.
I have experienced many transitions, some self-induced and others, purposed. I have decided to write about the final two weeks I will spend on the road, before I transition to yet a new phase and chapter of my historical life, and close out on another aspect of the journey and quest that has epitomized the essence of my soul.
The concept is simple: You print one sheet per day, three days a week and check their work with them. The continual practice of a particular element is what strengthens their skills and helps commit mathematical concepts to long-term memory. That is how I feel when I look the children in the eyes or listen to the concerns of the hundreds of parents I communicate with regularly regarding America's approach to education. Posted by Bobby Ozuna at PM 4 comments:. Newer Posts Older Posts Home.
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