| How to Teach Your Child the Days of the Week Posted: 27 Apr 2021 05:00 PM PDT Teaching your child the days of the week is a great way to help them understand time. You can easily help them to learn about the days of the week by incorporating calendar time into your daily routine. Your child may also enjoy singing the days of the week song and learning about the days of the week using games, worksheets, and conversations. Be consistent and reinforce what your child has learned often to help them retain the information. [Edit]Using Calendar Time - Buy or make a large calendar and place it at your child's eye level. You can purchase a large calendar at a teacher supply store or make one to use with your child. Draw a grid with 31 spaces on it and number the spaces according to the days for the month you are in. Then, label each column on the calendar with the day of the week. Write the name of the month at the top of the calendar as well.[1]
- If your child is older, you could even allow them to make the calendar. Help them label the spaces correctly using another calendar as a model.
- Try placing the calendar somewhere that your child will see it many times during the day, such as on the refrigerator or in your family room.
- Create a pointing stick or wand to help make the activity more fun. Purchase a wooden dowel and wrap it in decorative paper or paint it to make it pretty. Use the pointing stick to point to specific dates on the calendar when you have calendar time.[2]
- For example, you can point to the date and then use the pointing stick to trace upwards to where the day of the week is written.
- Once your child has seen you use the pointing stick a few times, you can let them use it to point out the days of the week.
- Devote 5 to 10 minutes to calendar time every day. Try doing calendar time right after breakfast or while your child is having their morning snack. Whenever you decide to do it, make calendar time part of your daily routine to help your child learn the concepts of the days of the week and time.[3]
- Repetition is important for teaching your child new concepts. Having a routine will also be comforting to your child and help them know what to expect each day.
- Point out today, yesterday, and tomorrow in each calendar session. Use your finger or the pointing stick to identify what day today is on the calendar. Then, trace upwards to the top of the column to identify the day of the week. Say what day of the week it is out loud. Then, point to the days that will be tomorrow and yesterday.[4]
- Once your child gets used to the routine and starts to learn how to identify the days themselves, you could hand your child the pointer and ask them to show you what day it is. Ask them questions to prompt them to identify other days, such as by saying, "What day will tomorrow be?" or "What day of the week is the 10th?"
- Ask your child questions about important dates on the calendar. Direct your child's attention to holidays and other special days on the calendar, such as by using pictures and stickers. Then, point out what day of the week these special days fall on.[5]
- For example, you could say, "Look! Your birthday is on a Wednesday, which is the middle of the week!" or "Halloween is on a Saturday, so we can celebrate all day long!"
- Explain the difference between weekdays and weekends. Color code the weekdays and weekend days on your calendar to help your child see the difference. Tell your child that Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are the days when kids go to school and many people work on these days as well. However, also explain that some people work the weekends depending on the type of job they have.[6]
- Explaining the difference between the weekdays and weekend days and may help your child to identify the days of the week.
[Edit]Singing Songs about the Days of the Week - Play songs about the days of the week for your child. A days of the week song can help your child to learn and remember the days in a fun way. There are lots of different versions of the days of the week song, so listen to a few and choose one that you think will hold your child's interest. Then, show them a video of the song to introduce them to it.[7]
- Sing the song with your child daily to help them learn it. If you incorporate calendar time into your daily routine, try singing the days of the week song after you finish calendar time. Teach your child a simple version of the song and pair it with a well-known tune.[8]
- For example, you could teach your child to sing, "Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Today is Monday, tomorrow's Tuesday, and yesterday was Sunday."
- You can pair the lyrics with any simple tune that your child knows well, such as "Clementine," "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," or "Old MacDonald."
- Show your child hand gestures to go along with the song. Try starting the days of the week song with your hands straight up in the air, then bring them out to the 11:00 and 1:00 positions when you say Monday, then 10:00 and 2:00 for Tuesday, and so on until they are down at your sides. Hand gestures are optional, but they may help to reinforce the different days of the week and help your child remember them.[9]
- Another simple way to incorporate hand gestures is to clap or snap your fingers each time you say a day of the week.
- Include a song about the weather for extra reinforcement. If you want to pair the days with another concept, you could also try singing a song about the weather. This will help your child to learn the days of the week while also helping them to learn about different types of weather.[10]
- For example, if the weather is nice, you could sing, "Where is the sun? It's shining so bright. It's a sunny Friday, so let's all go outside."
- Or, on a rainy day, you could sing, "Rain rain, go away. Come again another day. It's a very rainy Saturday."
[Edit]Trying Other Strategies - Read books that explain the days of the week. Try to find picture books that deal with the topic of the days of the week and read them to your child. If your child is able, have her read the book to you, or even try to explain the pictures and events. This may help to reinforce the concepts of the days of the week or serve as a good way to introduce them. Some good examples of days of the week books include:[11]
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Today is Monday by Eric Carle
- Cookie's Week by Cindy Ward
- Monday is One Day by Arthur A. Levine
- Post signs for the days of the week around a room. Write the days of the week on signs and tape them up around a large room in your house or in a few different rooms. Then, shout out the days of the week one at a time and have your child run to the corresponding sign as you shout out the days. Do this once per day to help reinforce the days and give your child some exercise.[12]
- This is a great rainy day game for children who can read.
- Write the days on cards and ask your child to put them in order. Turn the days of the week into a memory or pattern organization activity by writing the days of the week on individual cards and shuffling them. Then, ask your child to put them in order by laying them out on a table or desk.[13]
- This is a good way to help a child who is learning to read recognize the days of the week.
- Give your child a days of the week worksheet for more practice. If your child is writing or is allowed to use scissors and glue, you could provide them with an age appropriate worksheet. Explain to your child how to complete the worksheet. Some involve writing the days of the week in provided spaces while others require cutting out the days of the week and pasting them into spaces.[14]
- There are lots of free worksheets available online. Choose one or more that your child might enjoy and print them out.
- Mention days of the week in conversations with your child. Repetition will also help to reinforce the days of the week. Try to work what day it is into your conversations and talk about other days of the week in conversations with your child.[15]
- For example, you could say something like, "Today is Thursday, so we will go to the grocery store and get our groceries for the week."
- Or you could say, "Tomorrow is Friday, so we will have pizza for dinner! We have pizza for dinner every Friday."
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| How to Create Conversation With an Untalkative Boyfriend Posted: 27 Apr 2021 09:00 AM PDT Tired of those long pauses between you and your boyfriend, yet not sure what to do about it? You might feel frustrated dating a quiet guy and not know how to get him out of his shell. Start by improving your listening and communication skills. Practice being attentive and engaged by asking questions and being open about your own life. Above all, be patient if it takes longer than you'd like and maintain a positive outlook. [Edit]Conversation Help [Edit]Being a Great Listener - Practice active listening. Make sure you're being a good listener when he speaks. If he feels like you're ignoring him or that you're distracted, he may not want to open up. Give your full attention when he's talking and don't get distracted by the television, your phone, or other things.[1]
- Nod occasionally and appear engaged by leaning in and keeping an open posture. Maintain eye contact to show that you're engaged.
- Encourage him to go on by saying, "Uh huh" or, "I see" to show that you're listening.
- Remember key points. When your boyfriend speaks, remember the important things he brings up. If he brings up the same topic a couple times, this likely means it's something that's important to him or that he cares about. If you're looking for something to discuss, ask him for an update on something he brought up before.[2]
- For example, say, "You were working on a project in your garage, did you finish it?"
- Do an activity he enjoys. Give him opportunities to open up that might appeal to him. Offer to do something that both of you like. This will put him in a relaxed and familiar state of mind, which may make him feel more open and willing to talk. This also allows you to have more things to talk about regarding the activity.
- Maybe you both enjoy playing video games, ice skating, or watching movies.
- Give positive reinforcement. When your boyfriend opens up or talks, give him some positive feedback. Show your gratitude for his openness. This will show him that you appreciate when he opens up and want him to do more of it.[3]
- For example, say, "I always enjoy learning more about you" or, "I didn't know that about you, thanks for sharing."
[Edit]Improving Your Communication - Initiate the conversation. Don't expect your shy boyfriend to start every conversation. He may not know what to talk about or how to begin. If he tends to be a quiet guy, take the lead in talking. Open conversations and don't be afraid to be the first to talk.[4]
- Start with a simple, "How was your day?" or, "How are you doing?"
- Start with something simple. Don't go straight for the difficult topics or personal questions. Start by asking him simple things or topics you know he's interested in. For example, if he likes working on cars, ask him about his most memorable experience. If he enjoys sports, ask him to tell you about what he plays and why he likes it.
- Show an interest in what he enjoys and approach things you don't know with curiosity.
- Ask engaging questions. Asking questions shows that you're listening and interested in what your boyfriend is talking about. If he brings something up, make a point to ask at least one question about it before changing topics. Engage your natural curiosity and find ways to connect.[5]
- Ask open-ended questions. For example, instead of saying, "Was work good?" say, "How was work?"
- For example, if your boyfriend is telling you about his family, ask, "How many siblings do you have?"
- However, don't bombard your boyfriend with lots of questions. This can feel overwhelming and make him shut down. Space out these questions over the conversation, and give him time to think over his answers.
- Open up to him. If your boyfriend doesn't like to talk much and/or is shy, perhaps he likes to listen. Talk about what's happening in your life and ask for his advice on any issues you might be having. Make sure to try to include him while you're talking by asking for his opinion or feedback on things.[6]
- Avoid whining or complaining. This isn't the way to connect with your boyfriend.
- Avoid asking what's wrong. If you think something's up because your guy isn't talking, don't assume something is wrong. Jumping to thinking something is wrong might annoy him, especially if he feels just fine. Instead of thinking something is wrong, accept his silence as okay.
- If you want to know why your boyfriend is silent, say, "What's going on?" instead of jumping to conclusions.
- Your boyfriend may not like being accused of feeling low or sad or mad just because he is quiet.
[Edit]Adjusting Your Attitude - Don't make it personal. Especially if you know that your boyfriend tends to be quiet or untalkative in general, don't think he's ignoring you or withholding. He's not mad, upset, sad, or annoyed. He's probably just quiet and needs some time to warm up or feel engaged.[7]
- However, if he's talkative with other people but just not you, there might be a problem.
- If you think he is mad and there's reason to be, say something.
- Build his trust. Your boyfriend should feel comfortable and accepted by you. Use small moments to increase trust. Find some moments to connect and show that you're attentive.[8] Turn toward your boyfriend, not away from him.[9]
- For example, if he looks sad, say, "You look sad. What's going on?"
- Be patient. Give him time to open up. He may be nervous or may not have much experience with relationships. If you notice yourself getting irritated with him or feeling like he's not talking enough, take a few steps back. If you're committed, then you need to find some peace with where he's at, whether you like it or not. Notice when you're feeling frustrated with him and put the focus on dealing with your own feelings, not taking them out on your boyfriend.[10]
- For example, if you're feeling annoyed at failed attempts to connect, take a few deep breaths. Leave the room for a few minutes so you can return feeling better.
- Reflect on your own needs. If you need to talk as a way to feel connected yet your boyfriend doesn't feel the same way, you may need to evaluate whether you want to be with him.
- If you keep forcing him/her to talk, you will probably push them away. Give them time to talk (they matter too).
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| How to Sell Yourself in Any Job Interview Posted: 27 Apr 2021 01:00 AM PDT With the right preparation and a few tried-and-true techniques, you can ace any job interview. So, don't worry any longer if you're feeling nervous for an upcoming interview! We've put together this great list of useful tips and tricks, starting with what to do before your interview, followed by ways to behave and talk in your interview, and finally what to say after your interview is over. [Edit]Get familiar with your resume to answer questions about it. - The interviewer will ask you questions in regards to that information. Read your resume over a few times to ensure you can talk about everything on it. Try to come up with a few different things you can say about each role you've held, the work you did in that role, and the skills you used and gained.[1]
- For example, if you put search engine marketing on your resume, make sure you have some talking points about how you used Google Adwords and/or Bing Ads to run campaigns for clients and achieve marketing goals.
- If you notice that your resume is missing any experience or skills, update it at this time and bring a printed copy of the updated version with you to give to the interviewer. They'll appreciate the initiative and be able to ask you about all your relevant skills and experience!
[Edit]Research the company so you can talk knowledgeably about it. - This shows the interviewer you've put in effort and are interested in the company. Research the company's mission statement and values, their past work, their clients and competition, and general trends and developments in their industry. This will give you knowledge that you can work into your replies to interview questions to impress the interviewer.[2]
- Develop a few questions from your research that you can ask at the end of your interview. This will show your interviewer that you took the time to learn about the company.
- For example, if you found out that the marketing agency you're applying to work at recently took on Microsoft as a client, you could say something like: "What's been the most exciting thing so far about working with Microsoft?"
[Edit]Prepare examples of your past work to wow the interviewer. - Interviewers love to see and hear about concrete successes and accomplishments. Show off your work with a portfolio if it's appropriate for the type of job you're interviewing for. If not, come up with a list of times your work directly lead to measurable successes and be prepared to go into detail about those accomplishments when the opportunity arises in the interview.[3]
- For example, architects could include pictures of structures they have designed in a portfolio, or journalists could include writing samples of published articles.
- When showing off a portfolio, remember to explain any drawings or images to the interviewer, so they have some idea of what they're looking at.
- If a portfolio doesn't make sense for your line of work, you can make statements like: "My digital marketing work with our cookie manufacturer client lead to a 150% increase in their annual sales." You could say this when asked about your past job and what you achieved there.
[Edit]Choose an appropriate outfit for the job you're interviewing for. - Plan what you will wear ahead of time, so you're ready on interview day. Your outfit will be one of the first impressions your interviewer has about you, so make sure you put thought into it. Regardless of the type of job you are applying for, you should dress sharp and never be too casual. Iron your clothes if necessary to make sure they're unwrinkled and don't wear anything with stains or tears.[4]
- For men, a suit, tie, and jacket is a strong look that shows you are professional, but in this day and age it's not always necessary. You may go this route for a corporate office job interview, but for a more casual company you could wear clean, fitted jeans and a shirt with a blazer.
- Women can wear a blouse with slacks or a pencil skirt for a versatile professional look.
[Edit]Project confidence through your body language. - Much of your communication is done through body language. Keep your shoulders back and your feet fixed on the floor. Keep your hands by your side and gesture when you're talking as you normally would. Maintain eye contact and smile while you talk with the interviewer.[5]
- Practice good posture by keeping your shoulders back, your back straight, and your chin up.
- Don't keep anything in your lap like a briefcase or purse. Keep your hands and arms steady, and free of objects that you may subconsciously play with during your interview.
- Placing your hands on the table and leaning slightly forward can show you're interested and engaged in the conversation, as well as prevent you from accidentally fidgeting if you're nervous.
[Edit]Limit your answers to 2-4 main points. - This holds the interviewer's attention and keeps your answers focused. Listen to the interviewer's question carefully, then begin your answer with 1 main statement that directly answers the question. Follow it up with 2-3 supporting points that qualify you further.[6]
- For example, if the interviewer asks: "Why should we hire you?" say: "My years of experience in the software industry make me the best candidate for this job." Then, follow up by saying: "I spent the past 5 years working for the top software development company in this city, and prior to that I worked with 2 successful startups to develop their apps right after I graduated college."
- You can call out your separate points to the interviewer by saying: "First...second...third." Or, by saying: "To begin with...next...finally."
- Try to complete your main point within the first 8 seconds of your answer, which is the average attention span of human beings.
[Edit]State how you can bring value to the company. - You want to clearly explain why you are the absolute best candidate for the job. Share specific skills that helped you achieve something valuable in your current job or in past roles. Explain what you can do with those same skills if they hire you for this job.[7]
- For example, you can say your strong leadership skills allowed you to manage a team of sales reps to increase cell phone sales in the store you managed by 300% last year. Then, say that you believe you could help this new company at least double their sales if they hire you to manage their sales reps.
[Edit]Give detailed examples of your strengths to show instead of tell. - Interviewers are looking for more than simple word descriptions of why you are great. They are listening for you to share a great example from your experiences that really shows who you are and how you approach things. Avoid using buzzwords like "collaborative" or "dynamic" to describe yourself. Instead, tell the interviewer about how you were an integral part of the marketing team at your past job and how you had to work with people from many different departments in the company your worked at.[8]
- For instance, don't just say you are a great team player. Instead, give an example of a time you were required to collaborate on a project with coworkers and how you dealt with that.[9]
- Not all of your examples need to come from the workplace. Give an example of a personal struggle you have endured and how you overcame it to demonstrate a personal strength.
- For example, you could talk about how you moved from another country and how it was hard at first to adapt to the local culture, especially in the workplace, but you were able to get used to it and excel in your past job.
[Edit]Ask questions to show critical thinking and an interest in learning. - Interviewers are looking for candidates who can ask questions as well as answer them. Come up with a list of questions about the company and the job before your interview and ask them at the end when given the opportunity. Keep track of anything your interviewer says during the interview that you want to follow up on and ask questions when appropriate.[10]
- If your interviewer asks you about a technology or procedure during the interview you are not familiar with, don't get nervous. Instead, admit that you are unfamiliar, but that you would love to learn more about it, then ask them a question about it to show your curiosity.
- For example, if you're asked about your Google analytics experience, but you haven't used that before, say something like: "I haven't had the opportunity to use that tool in the workplace yet, but I'm really interested to learn it because I've heard how helpful it is. What's the most important benefit your teams receive from using it?"
- You can also ask the interviewer opinion-based questions like: "What do you think the biggest challenge I would face coming into this role is?"
[Edit]Speak positively about past employers to be professional. - Negative remarks about old bosses or jobs look unprofessional. Don't complain about your past employers to your interviewer. That type of behavior comes across as immature and is unproductive. Instead, speak of the future. Talk about what you have learned from your past employers and how excited you are to begin new endeavors. This will show you are a positive, professional person.[11]
- For example, when the interviewer asks you about why you left your recent job, don't tell them how much you hated the role and couldn't stand your last boss. Instead, say something about how you felt it was time to move on and find new challenges to grow as a professional and learn more skills.
[Edit]Think about your answers to keep them clear and concise. - Not thinking before you answer can lead to overly long or poor answers. Knowing exactly what your answer is going to be also helps you avoid using too many filler words, such as "like," "uh," and "um." It's perfectly okay to tell the interviewer you need a second to think about your response to a certain question. In fact, it will show them you care about giving a good answer and are a good communicator.[12]
- For example, if your interviewer asks you a question you don't immediately have an answer prepared for, say something like: "That's a really good question! Give me a moment to think about that one."
[Edit]Thank your interviewer to show your gratitude and interest. - This lets them know you appreciate the time they took to interview you. Thank them immediately when the interview ends. After your interview is over and you're at home, follow up with a thank you note to your interviewer via email or a direct message on LinkedIn. This is also an opportunity to re-state your interest in the job and briefly remind them why you think you're a great candidate.[13]
- For example, you could send a message like, "I just wanted to thank you again for taking the time to interview me this afternoon. I really enjoyed our conversation and I'm very excited about this opportunity because I think I would be a really good fit for the marketing coordinator role due to my past experience with digital marketing in agency settings."
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