November 2007 Archives

The hallways at your school can be scary to walk through. Here is some advice to help you from freaking out! : )

Walking

Don't walk slow but don't walk fast, keep at a steady pace. That way you will not get yelled at by the people behind you and you won't get talked to by teachers.

Stay out of the way

Some areas of your school probably get very crowded, like the stairs. To help prevent from being pushed by other people stay on the right side of the hallway and the same for stairs. Try to avoid walking in the middle because some people like to run down the middle of the hallway and you could land flat on your face.

OH NO

Oh no, there is a huge crowd to where your next class is and the bell is about to ring. In situations like this it is good to know diferent routes to get to all your classes, so you don't end up late and in trouble. It might be a good idea to get a map of your school and highlight all the different routes to get to all of your classes.

Homework can be hard and it can be stressful if you have a lot of it. Use these tips to help you!

Get it done

When you get assigned homework, do it that night even if it is due 2 days later. This will help you from feeling the stress of having more homework to do the next day.

Mark it down

When you get assigned a big project, test, homework etc. mark it down on a calendar or planner. This way you know what you have to work on that night, when things are due and big events that are going to happen. This will help you stay organized and not feel rushed.

Make a space

Make your own homework zone. This is a place where you can relax and focus on your work. Your homework zone should have these things.  

1. Be in a quiet area
2. Have a comfy chair so your not fidgeting around
3. Be close to all the supplies you need to finish your work
4. Be clean and organized
5. Have an cork board or magnet board to hang up important papers
6. Have 1 or 2 inspiring posters to keep you motivated ( optional )
7. One small nick-nack to comfort you  ( optional )

 
Take a break

When you are doing your homework it is ok to take a small break. This doesn't mean sit down in front of the T.V. It means to get up, walk around the house, stretch your legs, listen to some music. Your break should only be 10min long so it may be a good idea to set 10 mins on a kitchen timer so you don't go overboard.

Here are some tips to help you stay organized

• Keep a calendar so you know when important events ( like an exam in school or your Dad's birthday) are coming up so you can prepare for them.
• Keep your school binder updated and clean. Throw out unnecessary paper or trash so your binder isn't cluttered.
• Find a place for your desk supplies.
• Keep your work space or desk clean and organized by returning what you use back to the place it belongs.
• Designate a place to keep toys, games, clothes, books etc. and then always return those things to their proper place.
• Label designated holders, shelves, boxes, etc. so you always know where something goes and where to find it.
• Allow 10 minutes out of each day to put things back where they belong.
• Allow time each day to look at your calender so you can see what is coming up and to add any new important dates.

Purr Pals is a game for Nintendo DS where you adopt your own kitty and you take care of him or her. You have to care for your kitten by feeding him, play with him, and even clean out the litter box.

I like this game because it teaches you the responsibilities of having your own cat and is a cute and cuddly companion. This game is not fast paced but it is not tedious either. I would recommend this game to girls that are animal lovers and to younger pre-teens that are learning how to take responsibilities.

You can buy this video game or view a kool video preview of the game at the following link: Purr Pals

 Having trouble finding a gift for a pre-teen? Here are some ideas for each personality.

• all types of balls
• outside activities
• fav team jersey
• fav sport player poster
• gift card to any sports store

Girly

• purses
• nail polish
• fav music
• cute stuffed animals
• clothes
• iPod (pink)
• earrings
• jewelery
  
• Bratz dolls
• Barbie dolls
• cute posters

 Brainy

• books
• gift card to Borders
• fancy pens or paper
• informational text
• puzzles
  
• brain teasers
  
• Rubik's cube
• dictionary
• strategy games

Geeky (loves computers)

• music
• video games
• Webkinz
• iPod
• gift card to Best Buy
• electronic toys
• computer games
• computer software
  

Artsy

• fancy pens or paper
• drawing or cartooning books
• sketch paper
• poseable models
• canvas
• paints
• paint brushes
• craft activity books
• camera
• color printer

Animal lover

• Petsmart gift card
• animal figures
• stuffed animals
• animal books
• Pet Vet game for computer
• Animal Crossing for DS
• Zoo Tycoon for computer and DS
• animal poster
• charm braclet with animals on them
• animal pens and paper
• camera
• color printer