While attending a conference in LA, a presenter reminded the audience YOU are guilty of being a BULLY if you stand idle and do nothing.
Bullying happens to more than just "kids". Some "reality" shows have shown how the public does or doesn't step in regarding the elderly, the disabled, the homeless and your neighbor. Have a conscience about the world around you and do "something".
Paul Rusesabagina (Hotel Rwanda) spoke to a local YWCA group a few years ago, and when he was asked, how did you do it? His answer made perfect sense. He said: "I knew I would have to get up every morning and look at myself in the mirror. If I didn't do "something", I didn't feel I could face myself and know I hadn't been a "bully" by standing by and doing "nothing".
In support of the third annual Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is providing resources for families, educators, mental health professionals, and law enforcement on how to recognize, deal with, and prevent bullying.
YYOL feels bully prevention also begins with self-esteem. Knowing you "can" do "something" many times has to come from within.
Visit www.yeahyeahoutloud.com and see how you can become your own best "cheer" leader!.
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
World Teacher Day October 5th
This week, all week, World Teachers’ Day is being celebrated. It was originally inaugurated in 1994 to commemorate the signing of the UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers on 5 October 1966. More than 100 countries currently celebrate World Teachers’ Day on 5 October.
In conjuction with World Teachers' Day 2008, YEAH YEAH Out Loud is joining with Self Esteem Tools in Schools Campaign to support teachers in building students' high self-esteem which is the foundation of personal growth and learning.
The intent of the SETS Campaign is to offer FREE support and products to teachers, parents, and to bring positive change to kids, classrooms and schools! This campaign is becoming a MOVEMENT! Join us, and share your free e-goods with teachers and parents, so our kids and classrooms can benefit from your generousity!
Visit http://www.self-esteem-tools-for-teachers.com/self-esteem-campaign-tools.html for more information!
Plus; why not send your favorite teacher a YEAH YEAH E-Card to show your thanks and cheer them on at the same time.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
YYOL® text message acronym for positive self esteem
GTG, BRB, LOL; well here's a new text messaging acronym; AND it stands for empowering kids to discover their inner cheerleader! YEAH YEAH Out Loud©!
Develop fun and inspiring solid foundation programs that foster positive self esteem while fulfilling national and state educational requirements.
Provide and support a web site that communicates clear and effective strategies and techniques to achieve sharing of positive self esteem methods and applications.
Visit http://www.yeahyeahoutloud.com/ and see how your community can become YYOL and find a new awareness of POSITIVE acronyms!
(if you want to know some more visit http://www.netlingo.com/emailsh.cfm)
It's the vision of YYOL® to be a key, recognizable symbol for positive self-esteem.
To help them reach their full potential by demonstrating that collectively and individually they are capable of doing more than they thought possible, leading to lifelong successes.
Develop fun and inspiring solid foundation programs that foster positive self esteem while fulfilling national and state educational requirements.
Provide and support a web site that communicates clear and effective strategies and techniques to achieve sharing of positive self esteem methods and applications.
This is all achieved through the story of Hur-Ray© and Kiddazy® who's faces are made up of the letters Y Y O L. 
Visit http://www.yeahyeahoutloud.com/ and see how your community can become YYOL and find a new awareness of POSITIVE acronyms!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Be a Mentor
According to Dictionary.com
1. a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
2. an influential senior sponsor or supporter
3. to act as a mentor: She spent years mentoring to junior employees.
4. to act as a mentor to: The brash young executive did not wish to be mentored by anyone.
Synonyms 1. advisor, master, guide, preceptor.
Sounds like a lot of big words for being a "cheer" leader.
You've done it; you can do it again, and you will!
Because if you're even thinking about it, you've either been one, or been the recipient of the benefits of one.
SO; in the words of Nike: JUST DO IT
or Gatorade: Is it in you? (Again, if you have to ask, IT IS).
The word just makes it sound like you have to be "older/wiser" to be one.
I've seen it done by kindergartners (maybe it's because they've learned all they need by May of that year from "Cheryl"-the best K teacher I know-other than Ms. DeLauries=mine).
Try being YEAH YEAH Out Loud and "hear" the mentor in YOU!
My mentor has been
1. a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
2. an influential senior sponsor or supporter
3. to act as a mentor: She spent years mentoring to junior employees.
4. to act as a mentor to: The brash young executive did not wish to be mentored by anyone.
Synonyms 1. advisor, master, guide, preceptor.
Sounds like a lot of big words for being a "cheer" leader.
You've done it; you can do it again, and you will!
Because if you're even thinking about it, you've either been one, or been the recipient of the benefits of one.
SO; in the words of Nike: JUST DO IT
or Gatorade: Is it in you? (Again, if you have to ask, IT IS).
The word just makes it sound like you have to be "older/wiser" to be one.
I've seen it done by kindergartners (maybe it's because they've learned all they need by May of that year from "Cheryl"-the best K teacher I know-other than Ms. DeLauries=mine).
Try being YEAH YEAH Out Loud and "hear" the mentor in YOU!
My mentor has been
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Reading is fun
Next week May 12-18 is READING FOR FUN!
Because Reading Is Fun Week is a time to discover how much fun reading can be; YYOL® is taking this great opportunity to do its’ part by "playing" in preschool, kindergarten and 1st grade in our local school districts!
School is almost over! YYOL® is moving forward with more exposure on the web, making local, regional, national and international connections.
Our goal is to have YEAH YEAH Out Loud in schools, churches, day cares and homes near you. You are one of our "cheer" leaders out there. Please share your honest opinions of your YYOL® experience (constructive truths). We need to know how to make this program better?!
We are finding more organizations would enjoy implementing YYOL® into their community, but are afraid of change and/or lack funding. If you have ideas about funding connections for those organizations, let us know, we'll do the research and leg work for you!
We will be posting some YouTube training videos in the next months, that can be used for your own, or your community's training.
Suggestions from you on what would specifically be helpful to you/yours can be directed to us here at cheeringkidson@yeahyeahoutloud.com
News!
We have uploaded Spanish translation
The suggested script and vocabulary found in the back of the book can be found at:
We have uploaded Spanish translation
The suggested script and vocabulary found in the back of the book can be found at:
YYOL® was interviewed on a live feed of internet radio on May 2nd.
http://planetarystreams.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=81&Itemid=136
Unfortunately, the program was not archived by the site, but the exposure and "practice" for future "spots" was invaluable.
Unfortunately, the program was not archived by the site, but the exposure and "practice" for future "spots" was invaluable.
If you have a connection that would like to know more about our program/interview us, have them contact Kathy directly at kathy@yeahyeahoutloud.com
We are always looking for good connections/links
http://www.yeahyeahoutloud.com/vision.php
Help us enhance our website as a resource for self-esteem
Help us enhance our website as a resource for self-esteem
If you have a favorite, let us know!
YYOL® is on the web!
Visit our Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, CafeMom (links on the blog)
Please join our group(s) on any/all that you "play" regularly.
Please join our group(s) on any/all that you "play" regularly.
Your being a "cheer" leader is appreciated! Keep being OUT LOUD!
YEAH YEAH
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Six Pillars of Self Esteem
In the scheme of things, I subscribe to the mantra "put your money where your mouth is....."; others call it "moxie", or ? me as to whether I'm "scared" of anything; to which the answer is YES.
Just taking the first step is the hardest (and when your big sister was there pushing you to do just that....well all I can say is; "Careful what you wish for!).
Trustworthiness
Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends and country
Respect
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements
Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your choices
Fairness
Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly
Caring
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need
Citizenship
Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment
visit http://www.yeahyeahoutloud.com/ and see how you can become a "cheer" leader in your own right!
Just taking the first step is the hardest (and when your big sister was there pushing you to do just that....well all I can say is; "Careful what you wish for!).
Trustworthiness
Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends and country
Respect
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements
Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your choices
Fairness
Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly
Caring
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need
Citizenship
Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment
visit http://www.yeahyeahoutloud.com/ and see how you can become a "cheer" leader in your own right!
Monday, April 28, 2008
Now They See
Landmark Gene Therapy Provides Vision to Nearly Blind Young Adults
(this is particularly important to YYOL; visit http://www.neverfailes.org/ )
The three individuals are participating in a Phase I clinical trial at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which is funded in part by the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
"I am overwhelmed with delight. We are delivering vision to people who were blind. This is the biggest advancement in the 37-year history of the Foundation Fighting Blindness," says Gordon Gund, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. "We have achieved an incredible milestone in curing blindness, and this advancement will help pave the way for the development of gene therapies to treat and cure a variety of retinal diseases including: retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, Usher syndrome, and macular degeneration. This is a great day for the Foundation and all people affected by blinding retinal diseases."
The development of the approach began when a form of LCA was linked to the RPE65 gene in 1997. Three years later, researchers began giving vision to dogs born blind from LCA, including the world-famous Lancelot. More than 50 dogs have been treated and all continue to see well. The Foundation Fighting Blindness has been funding this research virtually every step of the way.
Though the Phase I studies are primarily focused on safety, the first dose used in this study resulted in improved vision. An additional six individuals will be enrolled in a continuation of this study to evaluate safety and efficacy of differing doses. The vision improvement in young adults seen so far at the lowest dose gives researchers optimism that the treatment may provide near-normal vision to children in Phase II studies.
Results of the clinical trials, funded in part by the Foundation, were published on April 28, 2008 in the New England Journal of Medicine. The journal published the results of gene therapy trials taking place at CHOP and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. A third trial of the gene therapy, sponsored by the NEI, is also taking place at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Florida.
Jean Bennett, M.D., Ph.D., lead investigator of the CHOP trial, reports that the team studied three participants, who ranged in age from 19 to 26. All three had one eye treated.
Bennett says that all three individuals reported improved vision in dimly lit environments and in visual acuity in their injected eyes starting two weeks after treatment. Nystagmus - the roving eye movement associated with severe vision loss from LCA - was also reduced in all three individuals.
The treatment developed by this team of investigators involves delivery of a normal RPE65 gene to the retina to augment function of the defective RPE65 gene that leads to one form of LCA. Twelve different genes that lead to LCA have been identified.
The gene is delivered using a therapeutic virus known as an adeno-associated vector or AAV.
Researchers believe the vision improvement from a single injection will last for many years. In earlier laboratory studies, a single AAV-based gene therapy in more than 50 dogs born blind from LCA has been effective for more than seven years.
This study is being carried out by an international team led by The University of Pennsylvania, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the Second University of Naples and the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (both in Italy), and several other American institutions.
If you are interested in supporting the Foundation Fighting Blindness in its mission to advance research initiatives such as this study and others to cure retinal diseases, click here.
(this is particularly important to YYOL; visit http://www.neverfailes.org/ )
The three individuals are participating in a Phase I clinical trial at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which is funded in part by the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
"I am overwhelmed with delight. We are delivering vision to people who were blind. This is the biggest advancement in the 37-year history of the Foundation Fighting Blindness," says Gordon Gund, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. "We have achieved an incredible milestone in curing blindness, and this advancement will help pave the way for the development of gene therapies to treat and cure a variety of retinal diseases including: retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, Usher syndrome, and macular degeneration. This is a great day for the Foundation and all people affected by blinding retinal diseases."
The development of the approach began when a form of LCA was linked to the RPE65 gene in 1997. Three years later, researchers began giving vision to dogs born blind from LCA, including the world-famous Lancelot. More than 50 dogs have been treated and all continue to see well. The Foundation Fighting Blindness has been funding this research virtually every step of the way.
Though the Phase I studies are primarily focused on safety, the first dose used in this study resulted in improved vision. An additional six individuals will be enrolled in a continuation of this study to evaluate safety and efficacy of differing doses. The vision improvement in young adults seen so far at the lowest dose gives researchers optimism that the treatment may provide near-normal vision to children in Phase II studies.
Results of the clinical trials, funded in part by the Foundation, were published on April 28, 2008 in the New England Journal of Medicine. The journal published the results of gene therapy trials taking place at CHOP and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. A third trial of the gene therapy, sponsored by the NEI, is also taking place at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Florida.
Jean Bennett, M.D., Ph.D., lead investigator of the CHOP trial, reports that the team studied three participants, who ranged in age from 19 to 26. All three had one eye treated.
Bennett says that all three individuals reported improved vision in dimly lit environments and in visual acuity in their injected eyes starting two weeks after treatment. Nystagmus - the roving eye movement associated with severe vision loss from LCA - was also reduced in all three individuals.
The treatment developed by this team of investigators involves delivery of a normal RPE65 gene to the retina to augment function of the defective RPE65 gene that leads to one form of LCA. Twelve different genes that lead to LCA have been identified.
The gene is delivered using a therapeutic virus known as an adeno-associated vector or AAV.
Researchers believe the vision improvement from a single injection will last for many years. In earlier laboratory studies, a single AAV-based gene therapy in more than 50 dogs born blind from LCA has been effective for more than seven years.
This study is being carried out by an international team led by The University of Pennsylvania, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the Second University of Naples and the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (both in Italy), and several other American institutions.
If you are interested in supporting the Foundation Fighting Blindness in its mission to advance research initiatives such as this study and others to cure retinal diseases, click here.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Kindergarten Round Up
It's that time of year; registration for Kindergarten is in full bloom.
It's important for kids (and parents) not to fear this transition to school. While it may be exciting, there are things about it that could be difficult for everyone if you're not prepared.
A way to make it easier for all involved is to be informed!
There are Five Developmental Areas of the Early Learning and Development Benchmarks:
1) Physical Well-Being, Health, Motor Development
Children's pysical health and ability to engage in daily activities.
2) Social and Emotional Development
Children's emotional competence and ability to form positive relationships that
give meaning to children's experiences in the home, school, and community.
3) Approaches Toward Learning
Children's disposition, rather that skill, for becoming involved in learning and
acquiring knowledge.
4) Cognition and General Knowledge
Children's ability to understand and think about the physical and social worlds around them.
Includes: objects in the world, logic and math, social conventions (#s/colors) and understanding and appreciation of the arts.
5) Language, Literacy, and Communication
Children's understanding and use of language, emerging reading and writing skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.
Many school districts hold open houses and/or "classes" that both parents and children enrolling for the next school year can attend. This can help answer questions before they turn into problems once the school session begins.
YEAH YEAH Out Loud also believes, encouraging your child to know THEY are their own best "cheer" leader is a good tool to empower them with so when the going gets tough, they know they can count on not only their teachers, parents but themselves!
It's important for kids (and parents) not to fear this transition to school. While it may be exciting, there are things about it that could be difficult for everyone if you're not prepared.
A way to make it easier for all involved is to be informed!
There are Five Developmental Areas of the Early Learning and Development Benchmarks:
1) Physical Well-Being, Health, Motor Development
Children's pysical health and ability to engage in daily activities.
2) Social and Emotional Development
Children's emotional competence and ability to form positive relationships that
give meaning to children's experiences in the home, school, and community.
3) Approaches Toward Learning
Children's disposition, rather that skill, for becoming involved in learning and
acquiring knowledge.
4) Cognition and General Knowledge
Children's ability to understand and think about the physical and social worlds around them.
Includes: objects in the world, logic and math, social conventions (#s/colors) and understanding and appreciation of the arts.
5) Language, Literacy, and Communication
Children's understanding and use of language, emerging reading and writing skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.
Many school districts hold open houses and/or "classes" that both parents and children enrolling for the next school year can attend. This can help answer questions before they turn into problems once the school session begins.
YEAH YEAH Out Loud also believes, encouraging your child to know THEY are their own best "cheer" leader is a good tool to empower them with so when the going gets tough, they know they can count on not only their teachers, parents but themselves!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Big Give Portland Pays it forward; Program for children's self-esteem
ABC’s new hit show, Oprah’s Big Give, is challenging contestants to change the lives of complete strangers. The task is simple: Give Big or Go Home!
Now Oprah Winfrey has challenged Portland to give big!
She asked KATU and Family Matters “What would you do to change the lives of people in need!"
We accepted the challenge and created Oprah’s Big Give: Portland Pays It Forward to benefit Friends of the Children, a Portland youth mentoring program that reaches out to at-risk children.
This is how YYOL is "playing" with Friends of the Children!
Good Morning Kathy,
The YYOL program looks like it would be a very beneficial curriculum for our youth. I would appreciate the opportunity to share it with our Friends (mentors) and children. One of the most important elements of our program is that we help teach the skills of positive self-efficacy… meaning that through transmission of believing in our children, often when other adults do not, causes them over time to believe in themselves. The YYOL program seems like it would help us formalize this aspect of our program in a new way. Please let me know how you would like to proceed. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thanks!
Joe Bergen
Program Director
Friends of the Children
You too can play! Visit....
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
YYOL Program - Child Development
YEAH YEAH Out Loud (YYOL) is a program for developing and increasing self esteem for children ages 3-8.
Ideal for educators of all sorts to use; including parents, teachers, ministers, youth leaders and mentors alike.
This educational program features on-line access to self esteem worksheets for children addressing a variety of curriculum topics (Math, Science, Reading, Language Arts and Interfaith programs). Using YYOL, educators will discover how to fulfill educational requirements AND cheer on the individual at the same time!
YYOL features Puppets and an educator’s Guide Book containing suggested scripts, discussion questions and vocabulary. Log In rights give educators access to educational guides and worksheets, in addition to incentive stickers featuring Kiddazy® and Hur-Ray all packaged in a re-usable tote bag! (Additional puppets, books and other incentive items available on-line).
YEAH YEAH Out Loud (YYOL) is a program for developing and increasing self esteem for children ages 3-8.
Ideal for educators of all sorts to use; including parents, teachers, ministers, youth leaders and mentors alike.
This educational program features on-line access to self esteem worksheets for children addressing a variety of curriculum topics (Math, Science, Reading, Language Arts and Interfaith programs). Using YYOL, educators will discover how to fulfill educational requirements AND cheer on the individual at the same time!
YYOL features Puppets and an educator’s Guide Book containing suggested scripts, discussion questions and vocabulary. Log In rights give educators access to educational guides and worksheets, in addition to incentive stickers featuring Kiddazy® and Hur-Ray all packaged in a re-usable tote bag! (Additional puppets, books and other incentive items available on-line).
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