1. Mental Stimulation. 2. Stress Reduction. 3. Knowledge. 4. Vocabulary Expansion. 5. Memory Improvement. 6. Stronger Analytical Thinking Skills. 7. Improved Focus and Concentration. 8. Better Writing Skills. 9. Tranquility. 10. Free Entertainment.
Leadership First posted the following 11 attributes of Leadership: 1. Willingness to assume full responsibility. 2. Definiteness of decision. 3. Definiteness of plans. 4. Unwavering courage. 5. A keen sense of justice. 6. Cooperation. 7. Self-Control. 8. The habit of doing more than you’re paid for. 9. A pleasing personality. 10. Sympathy and understanding. 11. Read more about 11 Major Attributes of Leadership[…]
If you want your children and your youth to behave in a certain way, you have to model it for them. There is a famous quote by the author James Baldwin, “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” There is so much truth Read more about Model Ideal Behaviour For Your Children & Youth[…]
These 12 skills are hard to learn but will pay off forever: 1. Empathy 2. Listening 3. Consistency 4. Speaking Up 5. Asking for Help 6. Positive Self Talk 7. Resisting Gossip 8. Staying Present 9. Time Management 10. Learning a Language 11. Minding Your Business 12. Honesty with Yourself & Others
Gavin McCormack recently posted an article on why we need to provide concrete materials for children when teaching them. I have always believed in hands on learning practices for students and I totally agree with McCormack’s views on the importance of concrete learning materials. Children learn best when there are tactile and movable materials, which Read more about Why Concrete Materials for Learners[…]
Another amazing article by Gavin McCormack was about raising amazing children. McCormack states that there are 11 most important things that we as adults need to understand, before we can even think about helping our children reach their full potential. 1. Order – For a child it means s/he has the need for predictable events Read more about How To Raise Amazing Children[…]
I truly admire Gavin McCormack’s devotion to children and his brilliant articles about how to be a master educator. This week McCormack posted an article on children’s behaviours. He said, “Beneath every behavior, there is an emotion. Beneath every emotion there is a need.” When we as teachers and parents meet that need, rather than Read more about Treat the Cause, Not the Syndrome[…]
Strati Georgopoulos posted the following 7 Habits for success on LinkedIn: 1. Read or listen to something that will move you forward, every single day. 2. Write and review your goals daily. 3. Exercise daily. 4. Make your health a priority. 5. Learn from people you admire. 6. Every morning, write down 3 things you Read more about 7 Habits For Success[…]
Things to remember: – Kindness is free. – Talk less, listen more. – Everything takes time. – Smiles are contagious. – You only fail if you quit. – No mistakes, only lessons. – Things get better with time. – Be present in all you do. – Judgements reflect your character.
John Maxwell’s Minute With Maxwell, reminded me that we need to reflect daily on what we did well each day. He says that reflection allows us to maximize what we have just encountered. The greatest way to maximize the learning experiences we’ve just experienced is by reflection. Reflection turns experience into insight and learning. Ask Read more about Reflection Daily[…]