Consistency Cultivates Commitment
Ever wonder how we move from “I have to” to “I want to?” Everything starts with consistency.
As a classroom teacher, I chose to consistently take my learners out in the world. I firmly believe real-life learning is the magic behind memorizing vs understanding, rote vs doing, parroting vs authenticity.
Modeling consistency to my learners and families organically infuses awareness between the phrases. As humans, we want to choose. We want a voice in the experience. We want to be heard, seen, and felt.
Shifting the paradigm from “I have to” ➡️ “I want to” can happen by engaging in consistent dialogues around 🌟WHY🌟 I want to commit.
🌙 Ask your child WHY they want to participate in an activity.
🌙 Ask your child WHY creating space for exploration will impact their purpose.
🌙 Ask your child WHY they want to partner with a particular organization.
🌙 Ask your child WHY the enrichment class will enhance their growth.
🌙 Ask your child WHY joining an organization will propel self-awareness.
Our ability to articulate WHY fuels consistency, which confirms our commitment.
Interested in learning more on how consistency WILL unlock doors for your child? Let’s Talk!
Love,
Dana
P.S. Staying curious helps us discover our WHY!
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WHAT LEARNERS ARE SAYING ABOUT DEED!
I can’t thank Ms. Dana enough for what she’s done for me the past few years. Starting at a young age, Ms. Dana started tutoring me when I was in Pre-k. The next year, I got accepted into PS 33, where I was in Ms. Dana’s class. In class, she pushed me out of my comfort zone, knowing that I would thrive there. I started learning and growing a lot more. Throughout my years at PS 33, Ms. Dana has helped me every step of the way, always pushing me to my full potential. Even when she left PS 33, she would help me with my writing skills. At the end of 5th grade, when I started looking and applying for middle schools, she helped me with my applications, showing me how I could grow as a writer, reader, and thinker. She helped me prepare for the ISEE tests in the matter of a few months. I wrote essays for schools, with her analyzing every detail that I wrote and helping me see what I could improve on. With her help, I got accepted into Horace Mann, a private school in the Bronx. Without Ms. Dana, I wouldn’t know where I would be right now. I am so thankful for her help and have learned a lot from her. ~Nara Brunink, 7th grade
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