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I'll be a freshman in the fall, and I was wondering how I can make this the best 4 years of my life. I know that for some people it's the worst 4 years of their life, but I don't want that to happen to me.
What are some of your best & worst high school experiences?
What tips would you give to an incoming freshman?
Answer
Hey I'll offer you some tips :)
WORK:
1. Set a goal:
Think of it this way. If you're trying to buy a new bike and you're trying to save $$, it's obvious that your goal is to buy the bike eventually. Same thing with school. Think of it as buying your new favorite item. Your goal = Get straight A's with an occasional B.
2. Don't get distracted:
This occurs at 2 places, at home and at school. When you do homework at home, don't have your tv, computer, radio, or anything else on! You're going to be more focused on that. At school, if you think you're going to get distracted, don't sit by your friends or by those pranksters or goofballs who don't do their work.
3. Have your supplies:
In order to do well, you need to have everything that you need for school (books, pencils, pens, etc). Keep everything neat and in hand. When I get books from school, I store them all under my desk so I can easily reach them. Do the same thing. Don't throw all your material everywhere!
4. Organization:
This is key. Keep your bookbag and notes neat. If you don't know how, here are a bunch of videos to help you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPxdmLjWzxQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXuCUqxfp6w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeHBiEpUCsI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONa4QWd8Tmo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZRFyiu_mak
5. Study with others or ask for help:
If you see yourself struggling, ask your friends for help. Other people you might want to ask are your older siblings, parents, neighbors, librarians, teachers, etc!
6. Review at home:
Most kids often just finish their homework in 5 mins and then go off to play. Don't be like one of them. Don't understand something at school? Reread your notes. If you still don't understand, reach for the computer, books, friends, parents, etc.
7. Learn from mistakes:
You say you hardly get 80's, learn why! Do you not study enough? Do you daydream? Do you get distracted? Learn them and fix them!
8. Sleep, health, exercise:
In order to do well in school, you must be physically "there". What I mean by this is, if your body is at school, your mind must be there too. Since you're around 13, you need 8-9 hours of sleep. Eat a good breakfast (cereal, fruits, oatmeal, omelette, etc). Don't eat junk like chips and cookies. Exercise! Try to get in at least 30 mins. You can run, play sports, dance, etc!
9. No procrastination:
This is the 1 that I have trouble with. When you get home, be distracted for maybe half an hr. After that, get to work! Don't goof off and then have to end up doing homework when you're supposed to be sleeping.
10. Lists:
What I like to do is make lists of what I need to do in the day. My list would be like this:
Eat breakfast []
Go to school []
Go to soccer practice []
Do homework []
Buy glue for art project []
Eat dinner []
Watch Pretty Little Liars (LOVE THAT SHOW <3) []
Study for math test []
Sleep []
-----
FRIENDS:
1. Befriend new people. Go up to a group of people and ask if you can be friends. If they say no, simply go to another group. Don't be afraid to meet new people.
2. Smile. Nobody likes someone who will be depressed and a party pooper all the time. You need to live a little bit and have your personality shine! Don't be dead? Haha.
3. Confidence. No one wants to be friends with someone who has no self esteem. Don't get too cocky, but be confident with things!
4. During lunch: sit with someone that you might've seen in class. I'm sure you can be friends with that person if he/she is nice!
5. Be yourself. Don't try to be someone that you aren't. You will eventually get caught. Also, it is too much work to try to be something you're not.
6. Join afterschool activities! If you join the chess club, there will be people there who love the same thing you do. Talk about that and become friends.
7. Look for other newbies. Therefore, you guys can be good friends and maybe friends till senior year :)?
-----
AVOID:
1. Mean b*tches haha.
2. Procrastination.
3. Guys who will get in your pants.
4. Wannabes.
5. Girls who will use you.
Hey I'll offer you some tips :)
WORK:
1. Set a goal:
Think of it this way. If you're trying to buy a new bike and you're trying to save $$, it's obvious that your goal is to buy the bike eventually. Same thing with school. Think of it as buying your new favorite item. Your goal = Get straight A's with an occasional B.
2. Don't get distracted:
This occurs at 2 places, at home and at school. When you do homework at home, don't have your tv, computer, radio, or anything else on! You're going to be more focused on that. At school, if you think you're going to get distracted, don't sit by your friends or by those pranksters or goofballs who don't do their work.
3. Have your supplies:
In order to do well, you need to have everything that you need for school (books, pencils, pens, etc). Keep everything neat and in hand. When I get books from school, I store them all under my desk so I can easily reach them. Do the same thing. Don't throw all your material everywhere!
4. Organization:
This is key. Keep your bookbag and notes neat. If you don't know how, here are a bunch of videos to help you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPxdmLjWzxQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXuCUqxfp6w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeHBiEpUCsI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONa4QWd8Tmo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZRFyiu_mak
5. Study with others or ask for help:
If you see yourself struggling, ask your friends for help. Other people you might want to ask are your older siblings, parents, neighbors, librarians, teachers, etc!
6. Review at home:
Most kids often just finish their homework in 5 mins and then go off to play. Don't be like one of them. Don't understand something at school? Reread your notes. If you still don't understand, reach for the computer, books, friends, parents, etc.
7. Learn from mistakes:
You say you hardly get 80's, learn why! Do you not study enough? Do you daydream? Do you get distracted? Learn them and fix them!
8. Sleep, health, exercise:
In order to do well in school, you must be physically "there". What I mean by this is, if your body is at school, your mind must be there too. Since you're around 13, you need 8-9 hours of sleep. Eat a good breakfast (cereal, fruits, oatmeal, omelette, etc). Don't eat junk like chips and cookies. Exercise! Try to get in at least 30 mins. You can run, play sports, dance, etc!
9. No procrastination:
This is the 1 that I have trouble with. When you get home, be distracted for maybe half an hr. After that, get to work! Don't goof off and then have to end up doing homework when you're supposed to be sleeping.
10. Lists:
What I like to do is make lists of what I need to do in the day. My list would be like this:
Eat breakfast []
Go to school []
Go to soccer practice []
Do homework []
Buy glue for art project []
Eat dinner []
Watch Pretty Little Liars (LOVE THAT SHOW <3) []
Study for math test []
Sleep []
-----
FRIENDS:
1. Befriend new people. Go up to a group of people and ask if you can be friends. If they say no, simply go to another group. Don't be afraid to meet new people.
2. Smile. Nobody likes someone who will be depressed and a party pooper all the time. You need to live a little bit and have your personality shine! Don't be dead? Haha.
3. Confidence. No one wants to be friends with someone who has no self esteem. Don't get too cocky, but be confident with things!
4. During lunch: sit with someone that you might've seen in class. I'm sure you can be friends with that person if he/she is nice!
5. Be yourself. Don't try to be someone that you aren't. You will eventually get caught. Also, it is too much work to try to be something you're not.
6. Join afterschool activities! If you join the chess club, there will be people there who love the same thing you do. Talk about that and become friends.
7. Look for other newbies. Therefore, you guys can be good friends and maybe friends till senior year :)?
-----
AVOID:
1. Mean b*tches haha.
2. Procrastination.
3. Guys who will get in your pants.
4. Wannabes.
5. Girls who will use you.
How to keep a 4 year old busy?
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What are some activities to do with a 4 year old boy to keep him from getting bored? Note I live in a tropical area and it's Summer now for us.
Answer
Ah, been there, done that. I babysit a lot, and kids between the ages of about 4 - 8 are always the most difficult to keep busy.
Well, for me, I say go outside as much as possible. Sprinklers, water guns, sidewalk-chalk, bikes, sports, tag, hide&seek, anything and everything active. Plus, it'll tire him out and will hopefully have him wanting some down time after a few hours of constant activity. Take him to the park or a local discovery house, if you have one. If you're stuck at home or it's bad weather out -- coloring / painting, simple board games, story books, or just getting out some of his favorite toys (perhaps trains or action figures) are a few things I always do. Movies (especially Disney ones) can be a lifesaver at times, too, and will keep him occupied for quite a while.
Are there any kids nearby that are his age that you could have over for him to play with? I've noticed when they have a playmate, they're very occupied with just the imagination between the two of them. I babysat brothers over the summer who were 8 & 6 and they would be busy for hours just making up games together; and I babysat a nine year old girl who was always easily bored, but suddenly had plenty to do when she had a friend her age over. Just an idea.
Good luck!
:D
Ah, been there, done that. I babysit a lot, and kids between the ages of about 4 - 8 are always the most difficult to keep busy.
Well, for me, I say go outside as much as possible. Sprinklers, water guns, sidewalk-chalk, bikes, sports, tag, hide&seek, anything and everything active. Plus, it'll tire him out and will hopefully have him wanting some down time after a few hours of constant activity. Take him to the park or a local discovery house, if you have one. If you're stuck at home or it's bad weather out -- coloring / painting, simple board games, story books, or just getting out some of his favorite toys (perhaps trains or action figures) are a few things I always do. Movies (especially Disney ones) can be a lifesaver at times, too, and will keep him occupied for quite a while.
Are there any kids nearby that are his age that you could have over for him to play with? I've noticed when they have a playmate, they're very occupied with just the imagination between the two of them. I babysat brothers over the summer who were 8 & 6 and they would be busy for hours just making up games together; and I babysat a nine year old girl who was always easily bored, but suddenly had plenty to do when she had a friend her age over. Just an idea.
Good luck!
:D
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