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 preschool. Show all posts
Showing posts with label preschool. 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, July 23, 2008
Blog Talk Radio
Listen and learn more about YEAH YEAH Out Loud.
YYOL will be featured on Blog Talk Radio, Thursday 7/31 10AM PDT
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/journeytoself
Tonya Ramsey is the host and provides one-on-one coaching, group coaching and offers classes on the principle of prosperity through a strong healthy foundation of self.
She is a team leader for Digital Moms, providing training and support to team members as they work together to prosper by working from home. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Women's Studies.
If you are unable to log in at "air time" no worries! The show is archived on the site and www.yeahyeahoutloud.com will provide a link to listen at your convenience as well!
Thanks for being a "cheer" leader!
YYOL will be featured on Blog Talk Radio, Thursday 7/31 10AM PDT
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/journeytoself
Tonya Ramsey is the host and provides one-on-one coaching, group coaching and offers classes on the principle of prosperity through a strong healthy foundation of self.
She is a team leader for Digital Moms, providing training and support to team members as they work together to prosper by working from home. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Women's Studies.
If you are unable to log in at "air time" no worries! The show is archived on the site and www.yeahyeahoutloud.com will provide a link to listen at your convenience as well!
Thanks for being a "cheer" leader!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
YYOL to participate in "Self Esteem in Schools" Campaign
Anke Otto-Wolf and YYOL's Kathy Carpenter will join to bring campaign alive.
Senator Obama requested the Self-Esteem project information from Anke Otto-Wolf and said that “Our kids deserve a better chance at every level –from preschool and summer school, to high school and college. Last year, he introduced the Innovation Districts for School Improvement Act, which provides grants to school systems that draft detailed plans for broad reforms at the district level.”
Anke Otto-Wolf is the creator of Self-Esteem Tools for Teachers and the initiator of the Self-Esteem in Schools campaign to be launched mid August.
Bringing awareness of the need for self-esteem in shools is the project's main focus.
More information about this project will be posted on YYOL web site and Self Esteem Tools for Teachers.
Senator Obama requested the Self-Esteem project information from Anke Otto-Wolf and said that “Our kids deserve a better chance at every level –from preschool and summer school, to high school and college. Last year, he introduced the Innovation Districts for School Improvement Act, which provides grants to school systems that draft detailed plans for broad reforms at the district level.”
Anke Otto-Wolf is the creator of Self-Esteem Tools for Teachers and the initiator of the Self-Esteem in Schools campaign to be launched mid August.
Bringing awareness of the need for self-esteem in shools is the project's main focus.
More information about this project will be posted on YYOL web site and Self Esteem Tools for Teachers.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Nationality Face
When our oldest (Adele-26) was little, she taught me a lesson I'd keep forever!
Off she went to Kindergarten (after some pre-school experience) and happily returned home with the words "I have a new friend".
Their name would not give an indication of gender, and she would then say, "and they have a nationality face!"; which to her meant, this person (I still didn't know if they were boy or girl), looked "different" than her.
Her description came from her question the year before; "why does so-and-so look different than me?"; to which I would answer: their family is from a different part of the world. We would go to the atlas or globe and find that spot-in relation to where we lived at the time. I would also explain our ancestry and show her those countries. Now the answer would be, they are a different NATIONALITY.
So now, when I created YYOL, the characters of Hur-Ray© and Kiddazy® have no "nationality" or gender and are designed to be universal yet have their own "identity" as "cheer" leaders.
Adele is now living in northern California, and is a social worker. Guess I should have known that from her youthful "people loving" phrase, "nationality face"!
With all I've done in the past 49+ years; I still say: "Being a mom, is the BEST job I ever had!"
Off she went to Kindergarten (after some pre-school experience) and happily returned home with the words "I have a new friend".
Their name would not give an indication of gender, and she would then say, "and they have a nationality face!"; which to her meant, this person (I still didn't know if they were boy or girl), looked "different" than her.
Her description came from her question the year before; "why does so-and-so look different than me?"; to which I would answer: their family is from a different part of the world. We would go to the atlas or globe and find that spot-in relation to where we lived at the time. I would also explain our ancestry and show her those countries. Now the answer would be, they are a different NATIONALITY.
So now, when I created YYOL, the characters of Hur-Ray© and Kiddazy® have no "nationality" or gender and are designed to be universal yet have their own "identity" as "cheer" leaders.
Adele is now living in northern California, and is a social worker. Guess I should have known that from her youthful "people loving" phrase, "nationality face"!
With all I've done in the past 49+ years; I still say: "Being a mom, is the BEST job I ever had!"
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 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, April 8, 2008
NAEYC’s Week of the young Child; April 13-19
In honor of the national Week of the Young Child ; http://www.naeyc.org/about/woyc/, being celebrated across the country, YEAH YEAH Out Loud, a children’s self esteem program for use in early learning environments (3-8 year olds) is “launching” its’ home grown (Vancouver, WA) efforts.
The core of this unique program compared to others is two fold:
1) YYOL™ sends the message early as a foundational building block that when the going gets tough, you are your own best “cheer” leader; vs. a fix it later remedy.
2) The YEAH YEAH Out Loud theme helps the child realize the “cheer” leader lies within. The picture book story of Hur-Ray© encouraging Kiddazy® to grow into a flower and get a YYOL face (just like Hur-Ray’s) confirms that it is only after Kiddazy® cheers on the other sprouts in a “pay it forward” fashion that the understanding that it is in the cheering on of others that Kiddazy’s® own self-esteem blooms, and YYOL is actualized.
All young children need and deserve high-quality early learning experiences that will prepare them for life, and YYOL is taking this great opportunity to do its’ part to help young children.
Some people have “Ah Ha” moments. Kathy Carpenter has YEAH YEAH Out Loud (YYOL) moments.
As the daughter of a hard-of-hearing and visually impaired father, Kathy had to be LOUD about everything. Her spirited, can-do attitude, nurtured as a child, blossomed with marriage and motherhood. “Being a mom is the best job I ever had” says Kathy (Vancouver resident for over 21 years).
The #1 fan for her two daughters, their friends and classmates, too, (Evergreen and Battle Ground school districts); Kathy became the quintessential “cheer” leader, understanding how vital unconditional support and encouragement are for children's healthy growth and development.
When the kids graduated and moved away to college, I thought my “Yeah Yeah” days were over. Being the “on-line Mom” I ended up fixing things from printers to friend issues; as well as just being available on the other end of a late night check in to say “Hey”. While they used common acronyms to chat, I found my own; YYOL! They could “hear” me!
Then a special invitation came. It was a call from our “son”, then a college freshman, who invited me to be at “Mom’s weekend”. Being the “cheer” leader I am, I felt bad thinking I didn’t have any school colors/spirit items for his college.
It was this experience that was the inspiration which led to the creation of Kiddazy® and Hur-Ray (a concept that evolved into a full blown self esteem program) who have become symbols to represent that there is always someone there to “cheer” kids on!
Kiddazy® and Hur-Ray are not limited to one school or group, but their faces say ”Yeah Yeah Out Loud” for those that need encouragement, regardless of nationality, ability or status.
Through Hur-Ray (the sun) and Kiddazy® (a flower) Kathy found the voice to spread YEAH YEAH everywhere.
Visit www.yeahyeahoutloud.com and see how your community can become YYOL and together help to give all young children a great start!
The core of this unique program compared to others is two fold:
1) YYOL™ sends the message early as a foundational building block that when the going gets tough, you are your own best “cheer” leader; vs. a fix it later remedy.
2) The YEAH YEAH Out Loud theme helps the child realize the “cheer” leader lies within. The picture book story of Hur-Ray© encouraging Kiddazy® to grow into a flower and get a YYOL face (just like Hur-Ray’s) confirms that it is only after Kiddazy® cheers on the other sprouts in a “pay it forward” fashion that the understanding that it is in the cheering on of others that Kiddazy’s® own self-esteem blooms, and YYOL is actualized.
All young children need and deserve high-quality early learning experiences that will prepare them for life, and YYOL is taking this great opportunity to do its’ part to help young children.
Some people have “Ah Ha” moments. Kathy Carpenter has YEAH YEAH Out Loud (YYOL) moments.
As the daughter of a hard-of-hearing and visually impaired father, Kathy had to be LOUD about everything. Her spirited, can-do attitude, nurtured as a child, blossomed with marriage and motherhood. “Being a mom is the best job I ever had” says Kathy (Vancouver resident for over 21 years).
The #1 fan for her two daughters, their friends and classmates, too, (Evergreen and Battle Ground school districts); Kathy became the quintessential “cheer” leader, understanding how vital unconditional support and encouragement are for children's healthy growth and development.
When the kids graduated and moved away to college, I thought my “Yeah Yeah” days were over. Being the “on-line Mom” I ended up fixing things from printers to friend issues; as well as just being available on the other end of a late night check in to say “Hey”. While they used common acronyms to chat, I found my own; YYOL! They could “hear” me!
Then a special invitation came. It was a call from our “son”, then a college freshman, who invited me to be at “Mom’s weekend”. Being the “cheer” leader I am, I felt bad thinking I didn’t have any school colors/spirit items for his college.
It was this experience that was the inspiration which led to the creation of Kiddazy® and Hur-Ray (a concept that evolved into a full blown self esteem program) who have become symbols to represent that there is always someone there to “cheer” kids on!
Kiddazy® and Hur-Ray are not limited to one school or group, but their faces say ”Yeah Yeah Out Loud” for those that need encouragement, regardless of nationality, ability or status.
Through Hur-Ray (the sun) and Kiddazy® (a flower) Kathy found the voice to spread YEAH YEAH everywhere.
Visit www.yeahyeahoutloud.com and see how your community can become YYOL and together help to give all young children a great start!
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