Month: May 2005

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How Do You Hook Them?

May 25, 2005
Jason Stanley
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What’s your procedure when you have a new parent walk into your school wanting to put their kids in your class? For most instructors they simply say “Here’s some information”, as they pass a dull, colorless and boring flyer to the prospective parent. Or they might simply say “We have class on Wednesday at 5.30pm.” […]

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Dealing With Hijackers

May 11, 2005
Jason Stanley
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You know… I’m sure, that one of the most frustrating things as a teacher is trying to keep your class under control. It only takes one little hijacker and before you know it you’re teaching at a circus, not a karate dojo. I’m sure you know the feeling all too well – when your class […]

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What Are The Points For?

May 5, 2005
Jason Stanley
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In my last post you might have picked up that I award my 4-7 year olds “points” for doing well in an activity, winning a game or just behaving well. When I tell people about the “points”, they ask “What are the points for?” Well it’s not like a credit card membership program where they […]