Dear Readers,
“No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.”
- Confucius
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Scholarships for College - Emerson Fellowship
Dear Readers
Applications are encouraged from candidates reflecting diverse personal, educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds.
This is the perfect scholarship for students who want want to spend a year fighting hunger and poverty with a tight-knit community of emerging leaders? This is a program that will shape and implement local anti-hunger programs all over the U.S., and then research and provide support for national policy initiatives in Washington, D.C.
For more information visit the website below: www.hungercenter.org/hunger
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Applications are encouraged from candidates reflecting diverse personal, educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds.
This is the perfect scholarship for students who want want to spend a year fighting hunger and poverty with a tight-knit community of emerging leaders? This is a program that will shape and implement local anti-hunger programs all over the U.S., and then research and provide support for national policy initiatives in Washington, D.C.
For more information visit the website below: www.hungercenter.org/hunger
.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Factors that interfere with learning
Dear Readers,
Every child is different and learns at a different rate. Parents realize that there are other factors that may interfere with learning. These factors are medical, social, emotional, behavioral, home environment stress, learning style, learning impairment. Medical can sometimes be resolved with a pair of glasses or medication for allergies. Socially a child will be learning how to fit in with peers as they advance from grade to grade. School counselors and peer groups can help to build bridges for students. Emotional and behavioral issues can be hurdles for students and parents which may require outside counseling or intervention. Stress from the home environment come in all forms from a death in the family to an illness or divorce. There are a variety of books on many subjects that can help children. How a child learns is very important, parents do you know your child’s learning style? Lastly, learning impairments that interfere with a child’s learning should be addressed at an early age. Build a strong vocabulary with your children will help to alleviate problems later
Just remember parents, if a child struggles early does not mean that the child will always struggle. Find ways, games, activities, other siblings or family members to help them in the areas where they are struggling.
My motto is: I have been through K-12th grade and I made it so I can help you (my child).
Every child is different and learns at a different rate. Parents realize that there are other factors that may interfere with learning. These factors are medical, social, emotional, behavioral, home environment stress, learning style, learning impairment. Medical can sometimes be resolved with a pair of glasses or medication for allergies. Socially a child will be learning how to fit in with peers as they advance from grade to grade. School counselors and peer groups can help to build bridges for students. Emotional and behavioral issues can be hurdles for students and parents which may require outside counseling or intervention. Stress from the home environment come in all forms from a death in the family to an illness or divorce. There are a variety of books on many subjects that can help children. How a child learns is very important, parents do you know your child’s learning style? Lastly, learning impairments that interfere with a child’s learning should be addressed at an early age. Build a strong vocabulary with your children will help to alleviate problems later
Just remember parents, if a child struggles early does not mean that the child will always struggle. Find ways, games, activities, other siblings or family members to help them in the areas where they are struggling.
My motto is: I have been through K-12th grade and I made it so I can help you (my child).
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Parental Involvement Boost academics
Dear Readers
Ten years ago, parents were not as involved with their young children as they are today. Research has shown that the parental involvement could boost a child's academic career later in life.
American parents and children are spending more time together by playing, reading, education and eating dinner. Parents are becoming more aware of how important parental involvement and reading with children are to school readiness and success.
Research also shows that quality time between parents and children can have a big effect on development and academic progress.
The Census Bureau found:
• Parents overwhelmingly reported that they not only want, but expect, their children to graduate from high school and college. While fewer than half of low-income parents in 1998 expected their children to graduate from college, 54 percent of that group expected their children to earn a college degree in 2009.
• Among children in poverty, 45 percent of 1- and 2-year-olds and 40 percent of children ages 3 to 5 had parents who read to them at least seven times a week in 2009; by contrast, in 1998, among families in poverty, only 37 percent of the toddlers and 34 percent of the preschoolers read with their families as often. The proportion of low-income children being read to by their families increased faster than for their wealthier peers.
• Low-income parents were 10 percent more likely in 2009 than in 1998 to have frequent conversations with their preschool or elementary-age children “just for fun” throughout the day, with more than half doing so.
• Parents in general were far more likely in 2009 to play and eat dinner with their children, and to praise their children at least three times a day, though younger children got more positive reinforcement than did teenagers.
Source: Education Week
Ten years ago, parents were not as involved with their young children as they are today. Research has shown that the parental involvement could boost a child's academic career later in life.
American parents and children are spending more time together by playing, reading, education and eating dinner. Parents are becoming more aware of how important parental involvement and reading with children are to school readiness and success.
Research also shows that quality time between parents and children can have a big effect on development and academic progress.
The Census Bureau found:
• Parents overwhelmingly reported that they not only want, but expect, their children to graduate from high school and college. While fewer than half of low-income parents in 1998 expected their children to graduate from college, 54 percent of that group expected their children to earn a college degree in 2009.
• Among children in poverty, 45 percent of 1- and 2-year-olds and 40 percent of children ages 3 to 5 had parents who read to them at least seven times a week in 2009; by contrast, in 1998, among families in poverty, only 37 percent of the toddlers and 34 percent of the preschoolers read with their families as often. The proportion of low-income children being read to by their families increased faster than for their wealthier peers.
• Low-income parents were 10 percent more likely in 2009 than in 1998 to have frequent conversations with their preschool or elementary-age children “just for fun” throughout the day, with more than half doing so.
• Parents in general were far more likely in 2009 to play and eat dinner with their children, and to praise their children at least three times a day, though younger children got more positive reinforcement than did teenagers.
Source: Education Week
Monday, July 18, 2011
Checklist for Parents (Preschool)
Dear Readers,
You can help your child get ready for preschool by doing the following:
Help your child hear and say sounds of letters.
Help your child hear rhyming words.
Help your child learn new words.
Talk to your child about the letters of the alphabet while reading.
Point out street signs and food labels that have letters on them.
Encourage your child to have fun reading. Children enjoy choosing the book to read.
Let your child pretend to read the book by looking at the pictures.
Ask who, what, when, where, and how questions about the books and stories you read.
Help your child to make his/her own book.
You can help your child get ready for preschool by doing the following:
Help your child hear and say sounds of letters.
Help your child hear rhyming words.
Help your child learn new words.
Talk to your child about the letters of the alphabet while reading.
Point out street signs and food labels that have letters on them.
Encourage your child to have fun reading. Children enjoy choosing the book to read.
Let your child pretend to read the book by looking at the pictures.
Ask who, what, when, where, and how questions about the books and stories you read.
Help your child to make his/her own book.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Summer Reading for Toddlers - The Little Engine that Could
Dear Readers,
The book entitled The Little Engine that Could is a child's first lesson in the power of positive thinking long before a child gets a chance to read the adult version written by Norman Vincent Peale. After the passenger train clown's plea for help is declined by the passenger train, a powerful engine, and an elderly engine, the little blue engine is the only engine that accepts the task, quest, challenge of helping the Christmas toys reach the children's Christmas trees over the steep mountain.
I think I can, I think I can, I thought I could phrase will resonate in your child's mind for difficult tasks and encouragement to accomplish goals.
The book entitled The Little Engine that Could is a child's first lesson in the power of positive thinking long before a child gets a chance to read the adult version written by Norman Vincent Peale. After the passenger train clown's plea for help is declined by the passenger train, a powerful engine, and an elderly engine, the little blue engine is the only engine that accepts the task, quest, challenge of helping the Christmas toys reach the children's Christmas trees over the steep mountain.
I think I can, I think I can, I thought I could phrase will resonate in your child's mind for difficult tasks and encouragement to accomplish goals.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Happy Summer
Dear Readers,
Summer is finally here, although many of us do not need a calendar to tell us that it is summer. The weather, no school, preparing for vacation, hearing the music from the ice cream truck are all gentle reminders that summer has arrived. But just in case you need a note to remind you - here it is - Today is the first day of Summer! I hope you have many things planned for your child this summer.
Summer is finally here, although many of us do not need a calendar to tell us that it is summer. The weather, no school, preparing for vacation, hearing the music from the ice cream truck are all gentle reminders that summer has arrived. But just in case you need a note to remind you - here it is - Today is the first day of Summer! I hope you have many things planned for your child this summer.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!
Dear Readers,
There are so many different ways that Fathers can be explained, because every father is different. You have those who read, fish, hunt, camp, golf, swim, sportsman, blue collar, white, businessman, pilot, preacher, carpenter, baker... Fathers wear so many hats and have so many different interest, but I can say that I believe that a true Father is one who loves and cares for his children and who are always proud of his children.
This is my tribute to all Fathers
A FATHER MEANS...
A Father means so many things...
A understanding heart,
A source of strength and of support
Right from the very start.
A constant readiness to help
In a kind and thoughtful way.
With encouragement and forgiveness
No matter what comes your way.
A special generosity and always affection, too
A Father means so many things
When he's a man like you...
Source: http://www.fathersdaypoems.org/
There are so many different ways that Fathers can be explained, because every father is different. You have those who read, fish, hunt, camp, golf, swim, sportsman, blue collar, white, businessman, pilot, preacher, carpenter, baker... Fathers wear so many hats and have so many different interest, but I can say that I believe that a true Father is one who loves and cares for his children and who are always proud of his children.
This is my tribute to all Fathers
A FATHER MEANS...
A Father means so many things...
A understanding heart,
A source of strength and of support
Right from the very start.
A constant readiness to help
In a kind and thoughtful way.
With encouragement and forgiveness
No matter what comes your way.
A special generosity and always affection, too
A Father means so many things
When he's a man like you...
Source: http://www.fathersdaypoems.org/
Thursday, June 16, 2011
A Special Day for 2 special people
Dear Readers,
Today is a special day for 2 special, special people in my life. These people have and are continuing to bring joy, joy, joy in my life.
One of these people will be beginning their 11th year of life on today. Would you believe it if I told you that in the short span of 11 years of life that this person has already obtained a passport, taken a cruise, flown 1st class, traveled to Europe (Denmark, Sweden and Germany), written a blogwhich you can read at: http://www.aliyahscompany.blogspot.com, attended the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, attended a book signing for the book Son of Promise, Child of Hope written by Nikki Grimes illustrated by Bryan Collier, performed in several piano recitals, played a pipe organ while in Europe, reads daily, receive many honors for academics, Valedictorian for her daycare class, Is a Great Kid see Commerical Appeal article (http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/jul/27/one-great-kid/?partner=RSS), has a post card collection that she has been collecting for the past 11 years, shares the same birthday with her Aunt-B and so much more.
So to the 2 Very, Very Special People in my life
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU and many, many more!
A - What will your 11th year hold special for you?
And
B what will your ?? year hold for you?!!!!
Much Love to both of you!!
Today is a special day for 2 special, special people in my life. These people have and are continuing to bring joy, joy, joy in my life.
One of these people will be beginning their 11th year of life on today. Would you believe it if I told you that in the short span of 11 years of life that this person has already obtained a passport, taken a cruise, flown 1st class, traveled to Europe (Denmark, Sweden and Germany), written a blogwhich you can read at: http://www.aliyahscompany.blogspot.com, attended the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, attended a book signing for the book Son of Promise, Child of Hope written by Nikki Grimes illustrated by Bryan Collier, performed in several piano recitals, played a pipe organ while in Europe, reads daily, receive many honors for academics, Valedictorian for her daycare class, Is a Great Kid see Commerical Appeal article (http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/jul/27/one-great-kid/?partner=RSS), has a post card collection that she has been collecting for the past 11 years, shares the same birthday with her Aunt-B and so much more.
So to the 2 Very, Very Special People in my life
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU and many, many more!
A - What will your 11th year hold special for you?
And
B what will your ?? year hold for you?!!!!
Much Love to both of you!!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Summer Reading for Toddlers - Good Night Moon
Dear Readers,
Summer is just around the corner but I hope that you have already visited your local library and gotten your toddler signed up for Summer Reading 2011.
Are you wondering what are some good books to read? Let me help you out by providing you with some books that I enjoyed reading to my toddlers:
Here is the first one that is bedtime favorite:
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
This is a very colorful picture book that is great for bedtime classic in American children's literature. The rhyming poems in this book will lull you and your child o sleep because the rhymes are so soothing. Even though the story line of the book takes place in the bedroom with the child bunny trying to avoid sleep by saying Goodnight to everything in great green room. By the way, green is my favorite color.
Summer is just around the corner but I hope that you have already visited your local library and gotten your toddler signed up for Summer Reading 2011.
Are you wondering what are some good books to read? Let me help you out by providing you with some books that I enjoyed reading to my toddlers:
Here is the first one that is bedtime favorite:
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
This is a very colorful picture book that is great for bedtime classic in American children's literature. The rhyming poems in this book will lull you and your child o sleep because the rhymes are so soothing. Even though the story line of the book takes place in the bedroom with the child bunny trying to avoid sleep by saying Goodnight to everything in great green room. By the way, green is my favorite color.
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