February 17, 2012
CALENDAR UPDATE
Feb 20-NO SCHOOL
Feb 24-Science Day
Mar 15-PTA Dance 6:00-8:00
Mar 16-NO SCHOOL
Mar 26-May 4 Testing Window for:
rd th
3 -5 State Math and Reading
th
5 State Science
Mar 27-Kindergarten Parent Night 6:30-8:00
Apr 2-6- Spring Break
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
Phone Numbers:
Wheeler Office
Health Room
Kid’s Network
Counselor (Tues. Fri. and every
other Wed.)
402-715-6250
402-715-6251
402-715-6260
402-715-6255
School Hours:
M, T, Th, F:
8:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Wednesday Only: 8:30 AM to 2:15 PM
Visit Millard Public Schools Website at http://www.mpsomaha.org/
Wheeler’s Website http://mps.gwes.schoolfusion.us/
Millard Board of Education
Dave Anderson, President
Linda Poole, Vice President
Mike Kennedy, Secretary
Mike Pate, Treasurer
Patrick Ricketts
Todd Clarke
Keith Lutz, Superintendent
Asset of the Week –Cultural competence: Child continues to learn about her or his own cultural
identity and is encouraged to interact positively with children of different racial, ethnic, and cultural
backgrounds.
Message from Mrs. Logan
I recently read that there are only 940 Saturdays between the birth of a child and a
child leaving for college. Never has the number 940 seemed so limited. I began to reflect
on how I currently value the time I have with my own children. Selfishly, I thought about
how many Saturdays I have left where I will have a child snuggle on my lap or ask to have
their pizza cut up for them. I then shifted my thinking to how am I utilizing those 940
Saturdays to prepare my children for what they will one day share with the world. The 40
Assets quickly came to mind for me. I hope that each of those precious days I am helping
my children build integrity, honesty, self-esteem, sense of purpose and cultural
competence. My time to guide them is so limited. Today I promise myself that I will
cherish this Saturday, and every day, as I know it is now one less day I have with my most
precious gift.
Kid’s Trivia
Each week we will pick a different staff member to feature in the “Kid’s Trivia”. The answer to this
week’s trivia will be in the next Growler.
Three facts are listed below about Cheryl Headley , Preschool Speech teacher at Wheeler. Two are True
and one is False. Take a guess!!!
* Mrs. Headley was at a restaurant during a robbery.
* Mrs. Headley once shot a hole-in-one at a family golf outing.
* Mrs. Headley has played on a tennis league for many years .
The FALSE answer to last week’s trivia is:
*Mrs. Chapman does have pets!!! She loves her 3 cats very
much!!
Time
is Running Out for Open Enrollment
Deadline is March 15
The Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties wants to remind parents
that the Open Enrollment deadline for the next school year is almost here. If you are
interested in considering another school district for your child, applications must be
postmarked by March 15 or delivered in person by 5 p.m. to the school district where
you want to send your child. Go to www.learningcommunityds.org for more information
and to download an application.
THIRD GRADE TECH CLUB CELEBRATION
Families of the third grade tech club kids are invited to view and help create
more slides for our power points on Wednesday, February 22 at 8 a.m.
Eat breakfast at home and then come and enjoy a treat with us as we share
our creations with you. Some of the students want to finish up their work on
Tuesday morning and the lab will be open to them beginning at 7:45 a.m.
HIT THE BOOKS!!! Storm Chaser Reading Program
**Save the Date**
Wheeler is having a family night at the Omaha Storm
Chasers game on April 11th to celebrate our participation
in their Hit the Books program. Discounted tickets must be
purchased ahead of time through Wheeler and Mrs. Strain
GOLDEN SOWER FOR GRADES 4 & 5:
Voting for the Golden Sower winner occurs in March. To be eligible to vote, students must have read 4 of the 10 books as well as successfully completed the review forms. To attend our Golden Sower luncheon, they must have read all 10 books and completed the forms by the end of April Each student who completes all ten will receive a Golden Sower T‐Shirt as well as an invitation to our luncheon! A list of the books can be found on the Wheeler website at http://mps.gwes.schoolfusion.us/ and clicking on the Golden Sower link on the left. CHECK OUT OUR LOST AND FOUND!!!!
Missing a lunchbox? A coat? Gloves or mittens?
Can’t find your favorite sweatshirt? Take a moment
to look in the Wheleer Lost And Found…you may
find just what you are looking for!!!
Millard Preschool Announces
Preschool Registration:
New Openings for
Preschool 2012-13
at
Wheeler
Elementary
Preschool spaces are being added at Wheeler
Elementary for Millard District
residents. There are afternoon slots available. Title
l/Parent Pay applications are now being accepted.
Application can be found at mpsomaha.org, under
Pupil Services, Transfer and Enrollment forms.
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Breakfast
French Toast Sticks
Yogurt
6
Breakfast
Breakfast Bagel
Yogurt
7
Breakfast
Mini Pancakes
Yogurt
8
Breakfast
Breakfast Pizza*
Yogurt
2
Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
Yogurt
Student Lunch
A- Spaghetti & Meat Sauce/FB
B- BBQ Rib Sandwich*
C- Hot Dog
D- American Sub*
E- Chicken Caesar Salad
Student Lunch
A- Fr. Toast Sticks w/Sausage*
B- Chicken Patty Sandwich
C- Toasted Cheese Sandwich
D- Turkey & Cheese Sub
E- Chef Salad*
Sides: Cookie, Corn, Celery, Fruit Mix , Lettuce,
Peaches, Apples
Sides: Carrots, Sliced Apples, Garden Salad,
Pickles, Cherries, Orange Smiles
Breakfast
Omelet & Toast
Yogurt
Breakfast
Cinnamon Roll
Yogurt
9
Student Lunch
A- Cheese Pizza
B- Mini Corn Dogs*
C- Cheeseburger
D- Turkey & Cheese Wrap
E- Chef Salad*
Student Lunch
A- Crispitos w/Cheese Sauce
B- Macaroni & Cheese
C- Hamburger
D- Ham & Cheese Sand.*
E- Popcorn Chicken Salad
Student Lunch
A- Chicken Nuggets
B- Meatball Sub*
C- Chicken Wrap
D- Pepperoni Salad*
Student Lunch
A- Breaded Beef Sandwich
B- Beef Tacos
C- Hot Dog
D- American Sub*
E- Chicken Caesar Salad
Student Lunch
A- Fish Nuggets
B- Chicken Patty Sandwich
C- Quesadilla-Cheese
D- Turkey & Cheese Sub
E- Chef Salad*
Sides: Corn, Peaches, Carrots, Garden Salad,
Pickles, Bananas
Sides: Green Beans, Mixed Fruit, Applesauce,
Salad, Pickles, Carrots, Orange Smiles
Sides: Potato Rounds, Applesauce, Broccoli
Flowerettes, Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Garden
Salad
Sides: Cookie, Baked Beans, Chilled Fruit Mix,
Celery, Garden Salad, Fresh Cut Apples
Sides: Corn, Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Garden Salad,
Pickles, Orange Smiles
Breakfast
French Toast Sticks
Yogurt
13
Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
Yogurt
14
Breakfast
Mini Pancakes
Yogurt
Student Lunch
A- Pizza Sticks w/Sauce
B- Corn Dog
B
C- Cheeseburger
D- Turkey & Cheese Sub
E- Chef Salad*
Student Lunch
A- Cheese Pizza
B- Cheese Nachos
B
C- Hamburger
D- Ham & Cheese Sand.*
E- Popcorn Chicken Salad
Student Lunch
A- Chicken Nuggets
B- Meatball Sub*
B
Sub
C- Chicken Wrap
D- Bagel & Yogurt
Sides: Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Sliced
Apples, Broccoli Flowerettes, Lettuce, Pickles,
Bananas
Sides:Corn, Red Cherries, Sliced Apples, Salsa,
Shredded Lettuce, Pickles, Orange Smiles
Sides: Baked Beans, Pineapple, Broccoli
Flowerettes, Carrots, Applesauce, Garden Salad
Breakfast
French Toast Sticks
Yogurt
20
Breakfast
Breakfast Bagel
Yogurt
21
Breakfast
Mini Pancakes
Yogurt
15
Breakfast
Breakfast Pizza*
Yogurt
16
23
Breakfast
Cinnamon Roll
Yogurt
Student Lunch
A- Cheese Pizza
B- Corn Dog
C- Cheeseburger
D- Turkey & Cheese Wrap
E- Chef Salad*
Student Lunch
A- Cheesy Chicken Pasta
B- Beef Nachos
C- Hamburger
D- Ham & Cheese Sand.*
E- Popcorn Chicken Salad
Student Lunch
A- Chicken Nuggets
B- Meatball Sub*
C- Chicken Wrap
D- Pepperoni Salad*
Student Lunch
A- Sloppy Joe Sand.
B- Beef Tacos
C- Hot Dog
D- American Sub*
E- Chicken Caesar Salad
Student Lunch
A- Pancakes & Sausage*
B- Toasted Cheese Sandwich
C- Chicken Patty Sandwich
D- Turkey & Cheese Sub
E- Chef Salad*
Sides: Corn, Peaches, Carrots, Garden Salad,
Pickles, Bananas
Sides: Green Beans, Sliced Apples, Salad,
Pickles, Salsa, Carrots, Orange Smiles
Sides: Carrots, Applesauce, Celery, Peaches,
Garden Salad, Broccoli Flowerettes
Sides: Cookie, Baked Beans, Chilled Fruit Mix,
Celery, Pickles, Garden Salad, Fresh Cut Apples
Sides: Corn, Carrots, Sliced Apples, Garden
Salad, Pickles, Orange Smiles
Breakfast
French Toast Sticks
Yogurt
27
Breakfast
Breakfast Bagel
Yogurt
28
Breakfast
Mini Pancakes
Yogurt
29
Breakfast
Breakfast Pizza*
Yogurt
Free & reduced meal applications available
online at: www.mpsomaha.org under Food
Services.
Paper copies also available at each school.
Student Meal Prices:
Breakfast
$1.30
Reduced-Priced*
.30
Lunch
$2.05
Reduced-Priced*
.40
Extra Lunch Entree $1.35
Milk
. 40
Kids Network Students
The cost of breakfast is included with your
tuition. There is not a separate charge.
*Contains Pork Products
Sides: Cookie, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy,
Chilled Fruit Mix, Celery, Pickles, Garden Salad,
Fresh Cut Apples
Breakfast
Omelet & Toast
Yogurt
Millard Public Schools serves breakfast and
lunch daily in all District Buildings. All meals
include the choice of milk.
Breakfast includes the choice of cereal, and
fruit or juice. Cereal bars and toast are also
available every day. When available, entree
choices are whole grain.
Lunch includes fruit & vegetable cart
choices.
h i
Student Lunch
A- Beef Sticks
B- BBQ Rib Sandwich*
B
Sandwich
C- Hot Dog
D- Italian Sub*
E- Chicken Caesar Salad
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About our meals
30
Breakfast
Cinnamon Roll
Yogurt
Student Lunch
A- Quesadilla-Cheese
B- Mini Corn Dogs*
C- Cheeseburger
D- Turkey & Cheese Wrap
E- Chef Salad*
Student Lunch
A- Cheese Pizza
B- Ravioli w/ Breadstick
C- Hamburger
D- Ham & Cheese Sand.*
E- Popcorn Chicken Salad
Student Lunch
A- Chicken Nuggets
B- Meatball Sub*
C- Chicken Wrap
D- Pepperoni Salad*
Student Lunch
A- Beef Sticks
B- BBQ Rib Sandwich*
C- Hot Dog
D- American Sub*
E- Chicken Caesar Salad
Student Lunch
A-Taco Salad
B- Toasted Cheese Sandwich
C- Chicken Patty Sandwich
D- Pretzel & Yogurt
E- Chef Salad*
Sides: Corn, Peaches, Carrots, Garden Salad,
Pickles, Bananas
Sides: Green Beans, Mixed Fruit, Applesauce,
Salad, Pickles, Carrots, Orange Smiles
Sides: Baked Beans, Pineapple, Broccoli
Flowerettes, Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Garden
Salad
Sides: Cookie, Carrots, Chilled Fruit Mix, Celery,
Garden Salad, Fresh Cut Apples
Sides: Corn, Carrots, Sliced Apples, Garden
Salad, Pickles, Orange Smiles
Millard Food Service will make necessary menu
substitutions as required by a medical doctor’s written
statement.
Non-discrimination Statement
The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA)
prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities
on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender,
religion, age, disability, or marital or family status. To
file a complaint of discrimination, call (202) 720-5964
(voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.
Menu Subject to Change
Produce selections may
change due to availability
MARCH
2012
Menu items are color-coded according to how
much fat they contain, as part of the CATCH
program (Coordinated Approach to Child Health).
are lowest in fat and can be eaten
“almost anytime.”
are a little higher in fat and can be
eaten “sometimes.”
are highest in fat and should only be
eaten “once in a while.”
Community Corner
With the start of every New Year there is a lot of talk about New Year Resolutions. If you haven’t thought about your New Year’s Resolution this year, don’t fret, you can start a “new resolution” any day of the week or any month of the year! Better yet, try starting a New Year’s Parenting Resolution and get your kids involved. This month’s community corner comes straight from the American Academy of Pediatrics. With the rise in childhood obesity, continued parental complaints about discipline and behavior problems, and continued teen problems, such as drug and alcohol use, helping kids create some New Year's Resolutions to be healthy might be a good idea. Here are 20 healthy New Year’s resolutions for kids, which you might talk to your child about trying, depending on their age: Preschoolers • I will clean up my toys. • I will brush my teeth twice a day, and wash my hands after going to the bathroom and before eating. • I won't tease dogs ‐ even friendly ones. I will avoid being bitten by keeping my fingers and face away from their mouths. School Age Kids • I will drink milk and water, and limit soda and fruit drinks. • I will apply sunscreen before I go outdoors. I will try to stay in the shade whenever possible and wear a hat and sunglasses, especially when I'm playing sports. • I will try to find a sport (like basketball or soccer) or an activity (like playing tag, jumping rope, dancing or riding my bike) that I like and do it at least three times a week! • I will always wear a helmet when bicycling. • I will wear my seat belt every time I get in a car. I'll sit in the back seat and use a booster seat until I am tall enough to use a lap/shoulder seat belt. • I'll be nice to other kids. I'll be friendly to kids who need friends ‐ like someone who is shy, or is new to my school • I'll never give out personal information such as my name, home address, school name or telephone number on the Internet. Also, I'll never send a picture of myself to someone I chat with on the computer without my parent's permission. Teens • I will eat at least one fruit and one vegetable every day, and I will limit the amount of soda I drink. • I will take care of my body through physical activity and nutrition. • I will choose non‐violent television shows and video games, and I will spend only one to two hours each day ‐ at the most ‐ on these activities. • I will help out in my community ‐ through volunteering, working with community groups or by joining a group that helps people in need. • I will wipe negative "self‐talk" (i.e. "I can't do it" or "I'm so dumb") out of my vocabulary. • When I feel angry or stressed out, I will take a break and find constructive ways to deal with the stress, such as exercising, reading, writing in a journal or discussing my problem with a parent or friend. • When faced with a difficult decision, I will talk with an adult about my choices. • I will be careful about whom I choose to date, and always treat the other person with respect and without coercion or violence. • I will resist peer pressure to try drugs and alcohol. **For more tips and/or suggestions contact your School Social Worker: Stacy Horsham at smhorsham@mpsomaha.org or 402‐715‐
8776. Tips for Reading Success
February 2012
Read-aloud favorites
■■A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Zookeeper Amos
McGee always takes
good care of his
animals. So when
he has a cold, the
animals go to his
house and take care of him. They play
games, read to him, and make sure
he is warm and comfortable. A tale of
friendship by Philip Stead. (Also available in Spanish.)
■■Airplanes: Soaring!
Diving! Turning!
Readers will
discover many
different kinds
of airplanes in
this fact-filled book by Patricia Hubbell. Your child will learn the purpose
of each plane, from familiar passenger
jets to hydroplanes and crop dusters.
■■Amelia Bedelia’s First Valentine
Fans of grown-up Amelia Bedelia will
love this story about the goofy housekeeper as a child. Amelia is confused
by figures of speech, so on Valentine’s
Day, she thinks a “cutie pie” is something you eat, and she can’t figure out
how to wear her heart on her sleeve.
The first book in Herman Parish’s
series about young Amelia.
■■Ten Grouchy Groundhogs
After being stuck in the ground all
winter, the groundhogs are not in a
good mood. In this cute story by
Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook, your youngster can count
backward from 10 as
each animal pops
out of the crowded
den on Groundhog Day.
© 2011 Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated
Let’s sing!
Your child might
know “The Farmer in
the Dell” and “Row,
Row, Row Your Boat”
by heart — but does
she know what
words like “dell”
and “merrily”
mean? She can use
familiar songs to
learn new words,
play with rhymes,
and practice reading and writing.
Here’s how.
Figure out meanings
When you sing with your youngster,
talk about what the lyrics mean. If she
doesn’t know a word, see if she can figure it out from the context of the line.
(“Mary had a little lamb. Its fleece was
white as snow.” What could fleece be?)
Or help her look it up in the dictionary.
Write lyrics
Your child can learn about rhymes
by making up lyrics to favorite tunes.
First, have her pick a song and name the
rhyming words. For example, “Twinkle,
Twinkle, Little Star” includes “star” and
“are,” and “high” and “sky.” Then, help
her write her own rhyming lines. (“Sparkle, sparkle, little moon, where do you
hide when it’s noon?”) Finally, sing the
song with her.
Read song books
Ask a librarian for picture-book versions of songs, such as “My Favorite
Things” or “Down by the Bay.” When
you read them with your child, have her
point to things in the illustrations and
find the matching lyrics (“raindrops on
roses,” “llamas eating their pajamas”).
Idea: Encourage your youngster to write
out the words and illustrate a song.♥
Story-in-a-bag
w These activity bags make reading extra fun. Let your
youngster choose a book and place it in a zipper bag
along with the following:
Add household items and toys that are similar to objects and characters in the book. Your child
can use them to act out the story as he reads. For
example, props for Stone Soup (Marcia Brown) could
include rocks, a small bowl, and plastic vegetables.
●●Props.
supplies. Include materials (paper, crayons,
scissors, glue) so your youngster can do a project related to the book. He might
design a bookmark showing what happens in the story or create a mask that
looks like a character.♥
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Connecting
with books
●●Use your child’s experiences to increase his understanding of a story. For
instance, ask him to use what
he knows about birthdays to
predict what will happen during a party in the book (“The
kids are probably going to
play games and eat cake”).
“We live in a tall apartment building,
just like the family in this book!” It’s
easier for your child to understand a
story if he can relate to it. Here are
tips for helping him connect with
books:
●●When
●●Help
you’re reading a book that
reminds you of something, point it out to
your youngster. Example: “I ride a train like
that to work.” Then, encourage him to do the same.
You might ask, “Who does that character look like?” or,
“Have you ever been to a place like that?”
Rearrange
a word
What do “Abby” and
“baby” have in common? They are anagrams—words that have the exact same
letters in a different order. Your child can
learn to unscramble words with this anagram activity.
Have your youngster start by writing
each letter of the alphabet on a separate
sheet of paper. Then, think of a threeletter word (eat), and put the letters for
the word on a
table or on
the floor.
Ask your
child to
rearrange
the letters to
spell as many new
words as possible (tea, ate).
Next, give her a four-letter word and
see if she can spell new words using
those letters (care, race; hops, shop).
Then, switch roles and let her think
of anagrams for you.
Idea: Have your child keep a running
list of all the words the two of you spell—
she’ll have a collection of anagrams.♥
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P u rpos e
To provide busy parents with practical ways
to promote their children’s reading, writing,
and language skills.
Resources for Educators,
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your youngster find
books that are related to an
upcoming event in his life. If
you’re moving, try Boomer’s
Big Day (Constance McGeorge).
Talk about how the character feels
(confused, nervous) and what your child might experience
(packing belongings, meeting new neighbors). ♥
Choosing read-alouds
I know it’s important to read aloud to
my daughter, but I’m not sure how to pick the right books.
What do you suggest?
It’s a good idea to read a wide variety of books, from
fairy tales to nonfiction, so that your daughter will be
exposed to many genres.
Books with repeating lines are especially fun to read
aloud. Youngsters love hearing, “I’ll huff, and I’ll puff,
and I’ll blow your house down!” from The Three Little
Pigs. Detailed illustrations, like those in books by Jan
Brett, hold children’s attention because there’s so much to look at on each page.
And be sure to read books that you enjoyed when you were little. Knowing that you
liked a book when you were her age will get your child excited about reading it.
Finally, when you’re considering a book, read the first few pages to decide whether
you think it will capture your youngster’s attention. If the story appeals to her right
away, she’ll want to keep listening.♥
Write an instruction manual
My son Rodney
loves Play-Doh, and
he always comes up with such creative
ideas. One day, I suggested that he write
directions for his inventions so his
friends or siblings could make them, too.
Rodney decided to write an instruction
manual for putting together a
Play-Doh cheeseburger. He
took a photo of each
step—making the
bun, forming the
patty, slicing the
cheese, and creating
the toppings. He
glued each photo on a sheet of paper, and
I helped him write directions underneath.
For example, to go with his picture of a
Play-Doh tomato slice, we wrote, “Roll red
dough into a ball. Flatten it.”
Then, Rodney and I stapled together
the pages of his manual. When his
friend Jesse came over after school, Rodney showed him the booklet, and Jesse
was able to follow the instructions easily.
Next, Rodney wants
to write directions
for creating a
real ice cream
sundae!♥
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Newsletter #40
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Easy Ways to Build Assets for and with Your Child
FAST FACTS
ASSET #32:
Planning
and
Decision
Making
Youth are more
likely to grow up
healthy when
they know how to
plan ahead and
make choices.
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What Are Assets?
Assets are
40 values,
experiences, and
qualities that
help kids succeed. “Planning
and decision
making” is one of
five socialcompetencies
assets.
* Based on Search Institute
surveys of 217,277 6th- to
12th-grade youth throughout the
United States during the
1999–2000 school year.
Putting Planning into
Action
S
ix-year-old Tommy
Tighe had a dream:
He wanted to create world
peace. “Ever since I was four, I
had a vision that I could cause
peace in the world,” he said. “I
wanted to make a bumper
sticker that says, ‘PEACE, PLEASE!
DO IT FOR US KIDS, signed
Tommy.’ ”
So he developed this plan:
1. Call about the cost of
printing bumper stickers.
2. Make a plan for a loan so that the printer
can get paid.
3. Have bumper stickers printed.
4. Figure out how to tell people about the
bumper stickers.
5. Get addresses of world leaders.
6. Write a letter to all of the presidents and
leaders of other countries and send them
each a free bumper sticker.
7. Talk to everyone about peace.
8. Call the newspaper and tell them about
my business.
9. Arrange for a talk at my school.
Once he decided the plan was a good one, he
acted on it. Soon Tommy had a picture of
Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the
former Soviet Union, that included his
autograph saying, “Go for peace, Tommy.”
Tommy also sold a bumper sticker to former
U.S. president Ronald Reagan.
He has since sold more than 2,500 of his
bumper stickers and repaid his $454 loan. Not
only has he done well, his story appears in the
best-selling book Chicken Soup for the Soul, and
he also appeared on The Joan Rivers Show.
When Joan Rivers asked if his bumper
stickers really made a difference, he replied,
“So far I’ve had it out two years and got the
Berlin Wall down. I’m doing pretty good, don’t
you think?”
time tog ether
Three ways to strengthen
your child’s
planning and decision-mak
ing skills:
When your child receives
longterm assignments, offer to
help
her or him plan and make
decisions in order to finish
them
on time.
When making family decis
ions,
use careful thought. Make
a list
of pros and cons with your
child.
Give your teenager full
responsibility for cooking
a family
meal once a month. Give
your
younger child specific tas
ks in
meal preparation.
1.
2.
3.
Next page
Who Plans? Who Decides?
Write the names of family members who plan, decide, and do each of the
following:
Who plans?
Who decides?
Who does?
Quick Tip:
Help your child set
realistic goals. Then make a
plan to reach them.
Family relaxation activities
talk tog ether
Meals
Holiday celebrations
Household chores
Extracurricular activities
Who does most of the planning, decision making, and follow-through?
How can all family members be included in all areas?
Helpful Hints
Tips that build planning and decision-making skills in your child:
• Encourage a daily to-do list. Checking off items can be
satisfying.
• Allow room for mistakes, but don’t rescue your child from the
consequences.
• Remember that when children know how to plan, they’re more
apt to make their dreams come true.
• Celebrate your child’s progress and accomplishments in
decision making and planning.
FiNaL WoRD
Questions to discuss with
your child:
• What steps do you go thr
ough before
making a decision?
• How do you feel about
your planning
skills? How can we support
and improve
them?
• Which decisions are yo
u currently
struggling with? What pla
ns do you
need to make?
More Help for Parents
r
The Life-Smart Kid: Teaching You
ry
Child to Use Good Judgment in Eve
s
Situation by Lawrence J. Greene. Thi
help
to
s
book provides practical way
g
young people develop decision-makin
)
skills. (Published by Prima Publishing.
“If you deliberately plan on being less than you are capable of being,
then I warn you that you’ll be unhappy for the rest of your life.”
—Abraham Maslow
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