by Craig Bergman | Jul 26, 2014 | Student Work
Big Picture By Abby Gail, 7th Grade I walk out the door for the first time. I have never been out the door. I see this bright ball of yellow. It warms my heart, stings my eyes. “Walk closer,” I think. I do. The bright ball of yellow is getting bigger. I...
by Craig Bergman | May 23, 2014 | Misc., Student Work
I do, too. The instinct that inspired me to start Word Up Kids is no doubt what motivates you as a parent…a desire to give our kids what we didn’t have growing up. Growing up isn’t easy. Children face intense challenges at every stage. For me, the greatest difficulty...
by Craig Bergman | May 20, 2014 | Misc.
POSITIVE SELF TALK FOR CHILDREN Creating Personal Power and Self-Esteem Through Written and Spoken Affirmations Tuesdays, July 15th – August 5th from 4-5pm Ages 7-10, 5-6pm Ages 11-13, 6-7pm Teens (Beverly Hills & Brentwood) Self-talk is the talking we do in our...
by Craig Bergman | Mar 20, 2014 | Misc.
Neuroscientists say the best way to engage a student’s mind is to activate their brain’s primary cortices – visual, auditory, language production and motor – simultaneously. In English, this means activating all four of your child’s...
by Craig Bergman | Mar 20, 2014 | Misc.