Motivation, Grit, and Self Discovery Archives - Yellow Parachute Learning Partners

Are You An Art Teacher From New York City?
Are You An Art Teacher From New York City?

Are You An Art Teacher From New York City?

September 8, 2020: Well, day #1 in the books of my new teaching venture...elementary! My two favorite interactions with kids -- I think it has [...]

By Yellow Parachute Team|2020-10-22T10:55:09-05:00October 22nd, 2020|Elementary School, Motivation, Grit, and Self Discovery, Teaching|

How do I know what I need, and how can I get it?
How do I know what I need, and how can I get it?

How do I know what I need, and how can I get it?

We’re in the early days of the 2020-2021 school year, and many of us are settling into our routines. Others are struggling to get into [...]

By Yellow Parachute Team|2020-09-23T16:05:30-05:00September 18th, 2020|Distance Learning, Executive Functioning Skills, Learning How To Learn, Motivation, Grit, and Self Discovery, Organization & Study Skills, Personalized Learning|

What’s a Coach?
What’s a Coach?

What’s a Coach?

At Yellow Parachute Learning Partners, the role of tutor has always been referred to as a “Learning Coach.” This has been the case for over [...]

By Yellow Parachute Team|2020-08-21T11:55:30-05:00August 21st, 2020|Executive Functioning Skills, Learning How To Learn, Motivation, Grit, and Self Discovery|

The One Thing
The One Thing

The One Thing

Last week I talked about pulling back the arrow to move forward, and how moving backwards in our journey is exactly what we need to [...]

By Yellow Parachute Team|2020-07-24T14:36:11-05:00July 24th, 2020|Motivation, Grit, and Self Discovery, Personalized Learning|

Pulling Back the Arrow to Move Forward
Pulling Back the Arrow to Move Forward

Pulling Back the Arrow to Move Forward

We all remember the unit on archery from our elementary school gym classes and the steps involved in learning the sport. One of the most [...]

By Yellow Parachute Team|2020-07-16T14:21:58-05:00July 16th, 2020|Distance Learning, Learning How To Learn, Motivation, Grit, and Self Discovery, Personalized Learning|

Bernie’s Blog – Part 2
Bernie’s Blog – Part 2

Bernie’s Blog – Part 2

Once again this week high school student and Yellow Parachute Learning Partners client Bernie Whitely is serving as our guest blogger. Here is part 2 [...]

By Yellow Parachute Team|2020-07-14T23:04:34-05:00July 9th, 2020|Essays & Writing, Learning How To Learn, Motivation, Grit, and Self Discovery, Personalized Learning|

Bernie’s Blog – Part 1
Bernie’s Blog – Part 1

Bernie’s Blog – Part 1

This week’s guest blogger is Bernie Whitely, a tremendously inspiring high school student who has worked with Yellow Parachute Learning Partners for a few years. [...]

By Yellow Parachute Team|2020-07-14T21:52:02-05:00July 1st, 2020|Essays & Writing, Learning How To Learn, Motivation, Grit, and Self Discovery, Personalized Learning|

Redefining “Routine”
Redefining “Routine”

Redefining “Routine”

Routine (noun) rü-ˌtēn. A regular course of procedure. Habitual or mechanical performance of an established procedure. This is how Merriam-Webster defines "routine." It sounds easy [...]

By Yellow Parachute Team|2020-07-14T21:54:44-05:00May 7th, 2020|Executive Functioning Skills, Motivation, Grit, and Self Discovery, Organization & Study Skills, Stress & Anxiety|

Why it’s Important to Worry About Yourself
Why it’s Important to Worry About Yourself

Why it’s Important to Worry About Yourself

With today’s announcement making the temporary closure of schools in Minnesota permanent for the remainder of the school year, you’re all (understandably) facing some additional [...]

By Yellow Parachute Team|2020-07-14T22:03:32-05:00April 24th, 2020|Learning How To Learn, Motivation, Grit, and Self Discovery, Organization & Study Skills|