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Things to Remember… When Carrying Someone Else’s Money

Posted by: mftwins on: October 27, 2008

§  Don’t fold the notes too many times.
§  Keep the money in your wallet’s zipper and not in your pocket.
§  Do not mix the notes with your personal money. Always use a separate section of your wallet.
§  Request the person to put the money in a sealed envelope, if possible.
§  Do not use the money [...]

Things to Remember… When Crossing a Street

Posted by: mftwins on: October 26, 2008

§  Follow the road safety rules.
§  Look at both sides of the road before crossing.
§  If someone offers you to hold their hand while crossing, accept their offer. Do not think you are too old for it.
§  Listening is important. You might not be able to see a vehicle coming from an odd junction but [...]

Things to Remember… After a Spill

Posted by: mftwins on: October 26, 2008

 
 
o   Identify and move away any important documents or electronic gadgets that might get damaged by the liquid.
o   Find the closet source to clean the spill; tissue, cloth, towel, etc.
o   Prevent the spill from affecting other surfaces. If the spill was on a table, make sure the liquid doesn’t drip off to the chair/s [...]

Things to Remember… When Keeping a Wallet

Posted by: mftwins on: October 21, 2008

Ø  A wallet too big is difficult to carry. Buy one that easily fits your pockets.
Ø  Prefer a wallet with a zip as the money notes will not drop off.
Ø  Write your name, contact number and email address in one of the pockets. In case you loose it, someone might be able to return [...]

Things to Remember… At a Sleepover

Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 13, 2008

o   Realize that your behaviour is a reflection of your country, religion, family and parents.
Be responsible!
o   When you arrive at your friend’s place request for a place where you could keep your belongings.
o   Make a list of things you have brought as it will help you to pack up later.
o   Then, call your parents to [...]

Things to Remember… When Dressing Up

Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 13, 2008

ü  Make sure your clothes are pressed and appropriate for the occasion. Take advice.
ü  Shoes should be polished or wiped with a damp cloth.
ü  Don’t let your hair loose. They trouble a lot on a windy day and spoil the fun.
ü  A belt looks impressive.
ü  Take permission of your parent to carry a wallet. [...]

Tips, Tricks for Class Management

Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 12, 2008

A big hello from Mariam and Fatima!
If you have visited The Friday Class blog recently, you might have noticed a new page titled ‘Class Management’. 
Here you can find useful ideas of getting your control right in class. Being teachers we have experienced that learning takes place only in a well managed class, personalities develop [...]

Things to Remember… When Doing Homework

Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 12, 2008

§  Only keep those things on the table which you will use; a geometry box or a calculator might create distraction if not needed.
§  Don’t think about all your homework at once – battle it one by one, you will be a winner.
§  The longer you sit at your table the more you loose interest [...]

Things to Remember… At School

Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 12, 2008

v  School days are the best part of life. Work to have all happy memories and not bad ones.
v  Take responsibility of your things. You should know where all your things are.
v  Follow the school rules and of course the class rules too.
v  Help the younger students by opening the door for them, allowing them [...]

Things to Remember… When the Doorbell Rings

Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 12, 2008

§  Call an adult to attend the door.
§  It is better to look through the eye-hole even when you are expecting a guest.
§  If some family relatives have come, open the door, greet them and inform your parents about their arrival
§  If you are alone at home, look through the eye-hole without leaning on the [...]