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page 4 the stouffville sun tuesday jan 28 2003 seven habits of a successful student 1 a successful student has a happy home life studies have proven that it is nearly impossible for an anxious unhappy child to perform well in school students should approach schoolwork in an eager relaxed and rested frame of mind parental support and interest is extremely impor tant 2 a successful student has a positive attitude toward learning a students one job is to do hisher best to learn the skills that have been taught if a new concept is not understood heshe must ask to have it retaught a teachers job is to teach the skills a stu dents job is to learn the skills and a parents job is to love their child and support their childs learning process 3 a successful student has a quit place to study although students think that they can learn while lis tening to their favourite music or sitting in front of the television they cant they should do homeworkstudy with no distractions students learn best when all necessary materials are present pencils erasers paper etc the study area is well lit the chair is comfortable and the desk space is adequate no television no phone calls no music no computer chats 4 a successful student has acquired sound study habits settle on a regular daily study schedule and stick to it students need to budget their time in order to get everything done in their lives school work as well as friend and family obligations organization is important start now 5 a successful student enjoys reading both par ents have read to their child from an early age a love and respect for books and the inspiration for learning begins at home 6 a successful student is productive their time is not only spent on school work but they are active in sports music dance hobbies and volunteering in the community a strong interest in the community and a healthy outlook lasts a lifetime 7 a successful student knows how to listen real ly listen listening is a valuable skill the human voice utters words at a speed of 15 as fast as the mind can think this gap frequently gets children into trouble the teacher talks too slowly the students mind moves too fast the student may think that an opportunity to not pay attention presents itself the goal is to listen creatively constructively and inquisitively an active mind can evaluate information and ask intelligent questions provided by ixl educational consultants to attend a seminar or arrange an individual consultation call 9054712210 ontario early years markham thornhill ontario early years centres a place for parents and children to play and learn visit a centre pick up a program calender monday to thursday 9 am 8 pm friday 9 am 5 pm saturday 9 am 2 pm sunday 14 pm markham ontario early years centre 3990 14th avenue at birchmount 9054790002 thornhill ontario early years centre 7755 bayview avenue at john st 9057096159 wwwfamilydaycarecom unionville day care centre currently has spaces in toddler preschool kindergarten 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