Mrs. Good Choice asks, “Are YOU Teaching Your Children the CCC’s?”

 

Mrs. Good Choice is a former public school principal who has spent her life teaching children to make wise choices.  She now wants to help YOU!

My husband and I just returned from a trip to Los Angeles, CA. to visit our son and daughter in law. Saw so many wonderful young families in our travels. We spent a whole day at Knott’s Berry Farm.  It pleases me to watch and observe the interaction between parents and children in today’s world.  It doesn’t matter what ethnic or economic background families come from, the important issue is teaching your children the meaning of good character.

I just read a great article entitled What’s More Important? The ABC’s or the CCC’s?   Building Character – Making Memories.  I agree that our children need to learn to read well, write clearly, and understand numbers and have the ability to balance a budget.  However, the three CCC’s consist of Character, Commitment, and Courage.

Are you teaching your children the meaning of respect, responsibility, compassion, kindness?  Do they know how to make commitments and stand by them?  Does your child have the courage to stand up for what they believe and be different than the crowd?

Our job as teachers and parents is to number one, be a role model.  Practice great character in all that we do.  Number two teach the meaning of our expectations.  And third, allow your children to make mistakes.  But be there to help them to learn from their mistakes.

Thank you for all that you do!  With your help, our world can become a better place.

Blessings until next time!

 

 

 

Mrs. Good Choice says RESPECT Matters!

Mrs. Good Choice is a former public school principal who has spent her life teaching children to make wise choices.

She wants to help YOU!

Parents and teachers, you have the biggest impact of changing our world.  You are preparing the next generation of our workforce, educators, doctors, lawyers, religious figures, leaders, moms, and dads.  Think of a world full of people who RESPECT one another. You can help make that happen.

The key is to teach children from the time they are toddlers the meaning of RESPECT. Teach children the meaning of the word itself. Let them know that respect is being aware of others, who they are, and that they are admired. Ask your children who or what they respect and make them give you the reasons why.  Discuss it on a daily basis.  Praise your children when you see them showing respect.

 Our job is to model, model, and model.  Children are very perceptive.  They watch and learn at such a quick rate.  When they see you being respectful to everyone you have inner action with, they will try to do the same. Being a parent and teacher in today’s world is the hardest job you will ever work!  But it also is the most rewarding. 

Thank you for all that you do!  With your help, our world can become a more RESPECTFUL place.

Blessings until next time!

Children’s Author   

Dawn Young

Mrs. Good Choice Wants Children to Form a Habit of Showing Respect to Others.

Mrs. Good Choice is a former public school principal who has spent her life teaching children to make wise choices.  She now wants to help YOU!

I have heard time and time again that a habit can be formed in 21 straight days.  If the action is repeated time and time again.  I am challenging all parents and teachers to teach your children the importance of showing respect to others. Early intervention is the key to success.

But before you can teach children to show respect, you need to teach them what the word RESPECT means.  It sounds difficult but is really very simple.  Teach your child that having respect is how they feel about someone else and how they treat them.

Respect is shown when someone is having good thoughts about who a person is or how they act.  Children need to know that they can have respect for others, but also for themselves.

Give children examples of ways of showing respect to others; teach them to say respectful words to others.  Encourage them to say please and thank you when asking for help or items. Teach them that we are quiet in certain locations. In church and at the library, we show respect to others trying to worship or read. Discuss the importance of respecting our elders.  Talk about ways to be respectful.

Children need to learn that they can respect themselves by eating properly and using their table manners.  Another example to teach is that they should respect their own bodies by taking baths and brushing their teeth.

Your children will surprise you by their conversations.  The biggest thing to remember is that it is our job, as adults, to teach the meaning of respect first, discuss examples, and enforce the process on a daily basis.With your help, our world can become a more RESPECTFUL place.

Blessings until next time!

Mrs. Good Choice is on the Road to Help Children of all Ages

Mrs. Good Choice is a former public school principal who has spent her life teaching children to make wise choices.  She wants to help YOU!

Grandparents, parents, principals, teachers, librarians, youth pastors, day care directors, and others, are you searching for fun, interactive, moral based programs and books for your children?  Then you came to the right place.  The Mrs. Good Choice Series and The ABC’s of Making Good Choices can be found at amazon.com.  Contact author, Dawn Young, at http://www.mrsgoodchoice.com if you would like to set up a Children’s Program and visit from Mrs. Good Choice, herself.

My ultimate goal is to help the youth of today, learn how to make good choices that can last them a life time. Our world  is jam packed with outside influences that can change a child’s values in the blink of an eye. It is our job as adults, to teach children the meaning of moral character traits and coping skills to help them grow into productive adults.

If you Need Free HELP or advice of any kind dealing with your children, please contact me at dawn@mrsgoodchoice.com.  I am here to serve!  No Question is a Dumb Question!

If your child needs help with moral advice or how to handle certain situations, allow them to write to Mrs. Good Choice.  Many times children will talk or write their thoughts to someone other then their guardian.  They may write to me at the same email.   I love hearing from children!  Expect a response in a timely manner.

Here to Serve & Blessings until next time!

Dawn Young

Home School Parents are Respected by Mrs. Good Choice

This past weekend I attended a fabulous conference, Educating for Success, in Huntsville, AL..  I am so impressed with the numerous Home School parents and children I met.  It was apparent to feel a true sense of love for; God, family, and learning, from all of the wonderful people I was fortunate to meet.

When parents are involved in what their children are interested in learning, the outcome is AMAZING!  I met nine and ten year old children with business cards of their own. Every child I talked with, from pre school age to late teens, showed the up most respect. They all had phenomenal communication skills and were eager to talk to me.

I met families from all over the United States.  My heart is full of RESPECT for the thousands of Home School Families that have their priorities straight.  Thank you for all that you do!  You deserve a big pat on the back!

Blessings until next time.

My New BEST FRIEND…….

Rhea Perry

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Good Choice teaches that CHOICES MATTER!

 

CHOICES MATTER!

Saw this quote and loved it!   It says it all in some very powerful words;

Everything you do is based on the CHOICES you make.  It’s not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument or your age that is to blame.      YOU and only YOU are responsible for every decision and CHOICE YOU make. PERIOD

As parents, guardians, and educators, we need to teach young children the meaning of  Making Good Choices.  It is our responsibility to expect good behavior from today’s children.  However, we have to teach them the process of making choices.

When your young child makes a mistake or bad choice, take the time to stop and discuss the situation with them.  Ask things like; What if? or  How could things have been done differently?  What would have been a better choice?  Your child will surprise you with their answers.  Children are smarter than we give them credit.

Our biggest challenge in teaching the process of Making Good Choices is to set an example and model the process ourselves in all that we do.  Actions speak louder than words.  Little eyes are watching!

Blessings until next time.

Mrs. Good Choice says, “Expose your young children to as much vocabulary as possible.”

 

 

Research shows that many school age children enter school today without the early learning skills they need.  According to Children’s Defense Fund, children from low income households enter school with one -fourth the vocabulary of  students from  middle class households.  By the time a child of middle class enters first grade they are exposed to about a 20,000 word vocabulary.  Low income students about 5,000 vocabulary word exposure.  Quite a difference.

As parents and educators it is our job to teach vocabulary in every lesson we teach children.  That is how children learn.  How many times have you heard simple question like: (What’s that?  Why? How? When? Where?)  Little minds are very curious.  If they are not taught or exposed to vocabulary how can we expect them to succeed.

       READ WITH YOUR CHILD EVERY DAY  !!!        

 

Engaging young children in as much conversation as possible helps in vocabulary exposure.  Make or buy picture flash cards of different objects to play vocabulary games with your children.  When you are driving in a car with your young children, talk about what everyone sees along the ride. Simple word games like,  I spy with my eye, keeps young children talking and examining their environment.  Make learning “Words” fun!

Blessings until next time!

 

Mrs. Good Choice says,”Character Counts!’

As you begin the school year, I realize there are so many things to teach.  One of the most important things to remember is to incorporate positive character traits into your lessons when possible.  In today’s busy world, so many children are not taught the life lasting things that matter most.

Children need to know the importance of learning Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Compassion and much more. I believe early intervention is the key to unlocking a more productive society.  Each of us are responsible for our own actions and consequences.  When children can identify right from wrong at an early age, it can help them to continue on a positive life path.

Looking for lessons to help teach character?  The Mrs. Good Choice Series by Dawn Young is a great place to start.  Each book is designed with characters that foster positive character traits.  Visit http://www.amazon.com or http://www.barnesandnoble.com.

Mrs. Good Choice is also available for personal appearances, schools, churches, parent groups and much more.  Contact her at dawn@mrsgoodchoice.com or 615-429-0448

  Blessings until next time!

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Mrs. Good Choice says, “Build Relationships”

     Before you can teach a child, they need to know you care.  Building Positive Relationships is crucial.  It is very important to learn about each student on an individual basis.  Every child is unique in his or her own way.  There are many ways to find out about your students.

     Create a student survey that includes student’s likes and dislikes.  Ask about their interests and hobbies, who they like to hang out with, where do they feel the safest, and  how they like to be rewarded.  Younger children may not be able to write their answers.  Hold little friendly chat sessions with each child individually.  Have a check list available for notes for future reference.

     Allow older children to tell how they learn best. (individually, with a partner, in groups)  Ask where they prefer sitting in their learning environment. (front of room, back of room, in a group, or by themselves, do they prefer lots of light, or dim lighting)  Finding out the answers to some of these questions may unlock a whole lot of doors before you even begin the process of teaching.

     The key is to teach each child the Love of Learning and to Keep a Positive Attitude!  Looking for a great book to stress positive attitude? 

 Amelia’s Agreeable Attitude is Book one in the Mrs. Good Choice Series.  It can be found on www. amazon.com

Blessings until next time!