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I am a Young Entrepreneur – (Part A) considering my success

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Congratulations!  Now that you have finished your Young Entrepreneur Marketplace, you can consider your success and learn from your experience.

[Trademark by PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs], an educational program designed for grades 4-8 classrooms.    www.powerplayforsuccess.com
1.  What did you enjoy? 

2.  What did you discover about yourself? 

3.  What skills did you use to create success?

4.  What was one problem you had?  How did you overcome it?

I am a Young Entrepreneur – (Part B) evaluating my product

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You must also consider the success of your product.  Remember, the amount of money you made is not what is most important.  The main goal with this program is to make a profit and to have fun learning about business.

  1.  Begin by telling us your business name and slogan.
  2. Were you able to make a profit?  Did you sell out?
  3. How do you feel about the product you selected for your business?
  4. What are some tips that you could use to select a product to sell in the future?
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Dear student.  Our class has been doing Quiet Time for this school year…15 minutes each day:

Here is the link: https://sd41blogs.ca/smithjoanne/quiet-time/

1. What things do you choose to do during your Quiet Time?

2. What do you like or don’t like about Quiet Time, and why?

3.  What do you feel during Quiet Time?

4.  What do you notice about it?

5. What does it mean to you?

6. What surprised you?

7.  Who would you recommend it to?

8.  Do you have any questions?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Quiet Time (2024-25)

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Dear student.  We have been doing Quiet Time for many months now…15 minutes, 3 times a week:

Here is the link: https://sd41blogs.ca/smithjoanne/quiet-time/

1. What things do you choose to do during your Quiet Time?

2. What do you like or don’t like about Quiet Time, and why?

3.  What do you feel during Quiet Time?

4.  What do you notice about it?

5. What does it mean to you?

6. What surprised you?

7.  Who would you recommend it to?

8.  Do you have any questions?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Our Daily Walk (Sep 2024 to June 2025)

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  1. On a scale of 1-10, how much do you enjoy our daily walks?
  2. What is your favourite part of our daily walk?
  3. Is there anything you would like to see changed or added to our daily walk?
  4. How does going on a daily walk make you feel?
  5. Have you noticed any benefits from going on a daily walk?
  6. Do you feel like our daily walks are a good break from our academic schedule?
  7. Have you formed any new friendships or connections as a result of our daily walks?

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Our Book Recommendations

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Hi. Think about a favourite novel you have read. Here you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts and insights about a favourite novel. What makes the book special to you? Maybe it is the themes, characters, plot, or your personal connection to the story. Think!  Analyze!  And express your passion for literature.

Firstly, briefly introduce the novel. That means give the title, author, publication date, genre, and a ranking out of 10.

Secondly, provide a concise summary of the plot (avoid spoilers).

Lastly, use 2 or more of these bullets:

  • What makes the character(s) memorable?
  • What is the themes or messages conveyed in the novel. How do these themes resonate with you personally or with society?
  • How does the writing style contribute to the overall impact of the book?
  • Reflect on your personal connection to the novel. Did you relate to any of the characters or situations? Has it influenced your thoughts, beliefs, or actions?
  • What aspects did you particularly enjoy, and were there any shortcomings or aspects you didn’t like?
  • Has it won awards, sparked discussions, or inspired other works?
  • Who do you think would enjoy reading it?
  • Why do you think people need to read this book?

Hike to Jug Island

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What a hike!

  • Is hiking a new experience for you? Why or why not?
  • How did you feel after this hike?
  • If you were going to recommend this hike to someone else, who would it be? What would that person like about it?
  • What surprised you?

Quiet Time 2023

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Dear student.  We have been doing Quiet Time for a few months now…15 minutes, 3 times a week:

1. What things do you choose to do during your Quiet Time?

2. What do you like or don’t like about Quiet Time, and why?

3.  What do you feel during Quiet Time?

4.  What do you notice about it?

5. What does it mean to you?

6. What surprised you?

7.  Who would you recommend it to?

8.  Do you have any questions?

Before you blog, I expect you to read the QUIET TIME BROCHURE posted on our class website. I look forward to hearing from you.

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