Tweenology!
There's a particular stage in a person's life when they feel awkward. Not a little kid anymore but not a teenager yet. Well, welcome! if you are in the 4th-6th Grade, you are probably in the tween age years!
This is to help you survive your tween-age years!
When kids hit their tweens, it’s normal for them to start asserting their own personalities and wanting to make their own choices, including what they are going to eat and when they are going to eat it. Often, this is the time kids drop the habit of eating breakfast before they leave the house. Because breakfast is so important, tweens should make sure there's something easy, quick and great tasting available. Tweens who have had something to eat in the morning are more active, alert and perform better in school, than those who haven't eaten- so remember to eat breakfast!
Exploring your creativity
With so much emphasis put on sports for tweens, I thought it was worth mentioning the importance of the arts in your lives. We are fortunate that Montessori de Oro has a very strong arts program (music, dance , hosting , yes the performing arts) and MdO have wonderful teachers who encourage students to explore their talents. Participating in the arts is a great way to build self confidence and self esteem. It has also been shown to improve academic performance.
Hydration
We all know how important it is to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. But, do you pay attention to how much water you tweens are drinking? With all the other sugary beverages available, it's important to make sure you are drinking lots of water. Make sure water is available throughout the day. If you're into sports, can't stress hydration enough.
Tweens and bodyspray
If you are a tweenage boy you know what I'm talking about! You are just as likely to have the scent of Axe wafting through your home as you are Febreeze! Well I guess its better to wear bodyspray than to stink in the aircondtioned rooms of MdO. For those that are growing up fast, its okay to ask your Parents to include you in their deodorant or antiperspirant budget also.It is part of growing up.
Tweens room style
As a tween we know you need to express yourself with fashion, music, and even your space! The interior design market is huge right now and there are endless options out there in every price range for you to decorate your room with. Keep in mind functionality, versatility, quality and comfort. Don't underestimate the power of paint! It's an inexpensive way to completely redefine a space.Posters are fun too. Remember when you use fads whats cool today may not be cool tomorrow!
Grade school can be really rough for the organizationally challenged tween! More work, assignments, projects - It's a jungle out there! Try to get it together by organizing, making lists, having the right supplies and not procrastinating. These are life skills that will not only benefit you as a tween now, but will help you when you become an adult also.
Being a tween is fun too so enjoy your tweenage years!
