Make A Glasses Case: mother's day

Here is a simple craft idea that kids can make for parents, teachers, grandparents - perfect for a pair of beside reading spectacles!

You will need:

Craft foam
Yarn (wool)
Foam stickers, fabric paint, other embellishments
Darning needle or single hole punch


Cut out a rectangle of craft foam about 6 inches by 8 inches. Fold the rectangle in half so you have a rectangle about 6 inches by 4 inches.

Sew up the long side and one of the short sides either directly, with a darning needle, or first punching holes for younger children so they can lace the sides up. Secure with a knot at either end.

Leadership Skills

Tips For Leadership Skills:

The pillars of a modern management culture and topics covered on leadership training programmes are self-discipline, support, trust and empowerment.

All the pleasant sounding names for reorganisation measures such as "Lean Management", of "Business Re-engineering" have one thing in common: they are frequently linked with personnel policy decisions. Staff are cut back, hierarchies are flattened, responsibilities are redefined, abilities are evaluated.

For some people feeling they have been unfairly treated and not understanding the situation results from these measures.

Leadership skills are required for your team to understand and tolerate changes. Any managerial structure that remains intact not only during difficult times rests on four things:

Self Discipline: In conventionally managed companies, employees are managed by means of defined hierarchies and command structures. Superiors give orders, and staff carry them out. This authoritarian form of management creates obedience, but not self discipline. If management pressure is taken away, any discipline in lost (as in the old saying when the cat is away the mice will play).

An organisation must develop self discipline from within. It will be reflected in all aspects of daily life within the company: employees do more than just follow instructions and meet requirements. They are friendlier to customers, visit more customers than asked to and do not grumble about decisions which, officially, they appear happy with.

Climates of this kind are created through the target orientation which management exhibit, this is an important leadership skill which is covered on good leadership training courses:

· Set your people long term goals and discuss with them how these can be achieved. · Do not require permission to be given for every little thing, work with budgets which staff themselves determine.

Support: If authoritarian management systems operate in an organisation, the relationship between superiors and subordinates is governed by clear, formal rules. Communication is limited to the employee reporting to the superior and therefore is very one sided. Modern management systems rest on two way communication and mutual support.

Assign an adviser, in the form of an older, more experienced colleague to new staff. By doing this you will create a system of parallel relationships within your team, which gradually will breakdown the hierarchy.

Organise work in teams. Teams orientated reward is important. Insisting on team work while only recognising individual achievement is a contradiction.

Trust: The relationship between your staff and your company is regulated by employment contracts in the first instance. Both parties have agreed on a set of rights and obligations. In well managed teams there is also a sense of family, an emotional relationship between the person and the company. This kind of familiar, trusting climate arises through transparency, openness and honour.

Access to important information should be freely available to your staff. This includes supposed confidential data, such as rebates given to major customers, which you, as team leader authorise and are responsible for.

Make fairness towards your staff a priority in all your decisions. This is particularly important for all critical decisions. Justify your decisions and make the basis of your decisions transparent for your staff. Above all do not take any decisions on a whim, which you cannot reasonably justify later.

Far-sightedness and liberalism: Companies and their teams which only think in terms of 3 month plans, annual budgets and objectives etc, will run out of motivation.

Any body who thinks ahead, will not respond well to those who constantly talk to their team about past events, restrictions and regulations. Talking instead about new opportunities and perspectives will get the desired result.

Encourage your staff to express unconventional ideas. Allow them (limited) finances, even when the outcome of an experiment is uncertain.

Have regular discussions with your staff, without any taboos. You can only be creative in finding new solutions if you can question everything.

Consider these words by Kenneth Goode - "Stop for a moment and compare your keen interest in your own affairs with the little sympathy you have for the affairs of others, and recognise that every man on this earth feels exactly as you do. This will create the one, solid basis required for human interaction. In other words: success in dealing with people rests on your understanding of the other person's point of view."

Effective implementation of these in the work place will enhance the performance of your team and will also develop your management skills. For further ways to develop your management skills attend a good leadership course.

7 Tips To Manage Your Time & Goals and be a Leader

Effective leadership skills are gleaned through various practices, including learning how to manage your time. If you can't manage your own time, then being an effective leader is all the more troublesome.

Start As simple as it sounds, the first thing you need to do is start. If you have something you need to write, sit down and write the first paragraph. Everything will flow more smoothly towards completion once the project has started. Effective leadership skills can only get going if you put them in action.

Bonus Tip:    Schedule 5 – 10 minutes of time with yourself to simply start your tasks. Measure the time and make sure that you stick to it.

"What gets measured gets treasured." – Brian Lee, CSP

Set clear goals & objectives. Keep a to-do list, in combination with a day planner if you like. Be sure to go into eachday with a clear idea of what you need to do. If you want to have effective leadership then you need a plan.

Bonus Tip:     Plan your next week's goals, and then plan your to-do list as a result of your goals (not the opposite). Plan what you are going to do for the next day at the end of your current day, in case you have changing priorities from plans that you made last week.

"You can't hit a target you don't set; in fact, you may just end up hitting everything else – are you being hired to hit everything else?"
Know Your "Sweet Spot" of the Day. What is your most productive period of time; what is your least productive time, did you achieve your goals, and how could you have done what you were doing more effectively? Get to know the times of day that work for you in terms of specific tasks.

Bonus Tip:     Even though some people say they are not morning people, try segmenting first thing in the morning to complete an important task or activity. There is a lot to be said for "getting it out of the way".

"For every disciplined effort, there is a multiple reward." – Jim Rohn
Handle e-mail and Phone Calls in Batches. If you are like most people, you get phone calls and e-mail messages throughout the day. However, if you respond to them as they come in, your day will be too fragmented to do anything effectively. Try "chunking" e-mail and telephone calls together and return them all at once. Do your best to utilize the tools that the phone and e-mail systems offer you for management of these contacts. Keeping distractions away from your effective leadership skills is essential to success.

Bonus Tip:     Do your most important activity in your "sweet spot" time first; then take a short reward stretch break, or have something you can look forward to, such as a fresh cup of coffee.

"Everyone wants the gold medal, but not everyone is willing to run the race."
Divide Larger Tasks into Groups of Smaller Ones. Break a job into bite-sized pieces for easier consumption. Look at it like cleaning a room. You may not have time to clean the whole room, but you should pick a task to match the amount of time available. If you've got 20 minutes, you can do a drawer, with 40 minutes, you can clean a closet. With an hour, maybe you can clean the whole room.

Bonus Tip:      Deciding on the amount of time needed for a task is key. Always allow more time for planning.

"Measure twice, cut once. Don't bite off more than you can chew."
Prioritize Tasks. Try to understand the difference between urgent and important. Also try to create lists of what mustbe done by the end of the day, what should be done by the end of the day and what you would like done by the end of the day. Don't penalize your leadership skills by not being effective in your efficiency to get important tasks completed.

Bonus Tip:     What are your top three goals each day? Tell others for accountability.

"If you have to swallow two frogs, swallow the biggest one first." – Brian Tracy
Learn When to Say No. Many people are afraid to let their managers know how busy they are, however, if you are overextended, it is important that you speak up for yourself. The primary effective leadership skills is communication, but knowing when to say "no" will help keep you from overextending yourself.

Bonus Tip:    Let your boss know, based on company goals, what is on your to-do list are for the week so that they are aware of your workload.

"You can't cure what you don't know about. You'll never know about something until you ask the right questions."

Some Ideas for Easy Crafts that can enhance a Child's Creativity

Easy crafts for kids are great because they generally succeed in keeping toddlers busy, not burning a hole in one's pocket at the same time. They are very entertaining, yet very productive. In this article, one will find some good easy crafts that can be applied to kids all over the world.

Rock Painiting : It's a very modest, old fashioned craft for kids, but enjoyable at the same time. The next time one wants around the neighborhood, instead of walking just ambiguously, one should try to find some different size stones or pebbles, collect them and bring them home. Then along with the kids, one can carry them all in the backyard and wash them thoroughly with water and a brush.

The stones and pebbles are great to be drawn and designed on. craft paint can be used very effectively on it. Even acrylic paints can be used to paint designs on them. A variety of designs, shapes and colours can be used. One has all the freedom to use one's creativity to the fullest and make something pretty and attractive.


Collage picture: this can be attempted by kids a little older. Any packet, like a breakfast cereal packet can be used to make it. One can assemble together all sorts of odd and ends. Old magazines that no one reads can have their pictures cut out, bits of cute ribbons, old buttons, cotton wool, odd bits of fabric and essentially anything that is not too thick can be used to decorate and ornament.

Parents can have a good time making a collage with their kids. The kids can be entrusted with the work of tearing photos and whatever else and sticking them with glue. One may need to help them cut things like the fabric. This is a really great way to enhance a child's creativity and imagination and also work on their motor skills using the glue stick and scissors.


Paper Plate Faces: Paper plates are common in parties and outings. However, here instead of just disposing them, one can give them to the kids to make a face of someone they know. Pipe cleaners and various size buttons and ribbons and other things can be used to make eyes, nose, ears and mouth. For hair, knitting wool can be used, or anything,as long as it sticks. Children simply love making paper plate faces. Parents should try newer and newer ventures to display their child's creativity.

A propagator for small plants or seedlings

THINGS TO MAKE AND DO - A propagator for small plants or seedlings

A propagator for small plants or seedlings

You need:

* 2 x 1.5 or 2 litre plastic soft drink bottles (labels removed), preferably including one with a coloured base
* A piece of wick
* Some soil, compost or growing mixture
* Water


To remove the label cleanly:

* Fill the bottle with hot water ( not too hot, or it will buckle).
* Screw the cap back on the bottle and in a short time the label should peel off.
* Empty the water out of the bottle.

SAFETY NOTES!
1. Always be very careful when working with hot water.

2. Sharp scissors have to be used to cut the bottles, if you have a ragged cut edge on the bottle it may scratch fingers and hands. Care should be taken at all times.


METHOD



1. Cut a 1.5 or 2 litre transparent plastic bottle at the widest point



2. Cut a slit in the cap. Thread a wick of absorbent cloth through to make a wick


3. Add water and rest the inverted top of the bottle in the base. Add soil and your plants.




4. Cut another identical bottle slightly above the "shoulder" and place on top as a propagator. Make holes in the screw cap (or leave it off) to allow air to circulate.

Useful things for interview preparation

Interview Hints:

Introduction

Although, no two interviews are the same, below, are some guidelines to help you to prepare.

Interview Preparation

There are many forms of interview preparation and no two individuals will prepare in the same way, however, every candidate should be 100% clear on the following: -
Address
Time / Date
Interviewer
Job Description
Company Information
Directions (Nearest Train Station if applicable)

The Company

What exactly does the company do?

The easiest way of researching the company is by looking at their web site. The Key areas that we recommend a candidate to be briefed upon are: -
Company Business / Products / Services
Recent Press announcements
Share price
Size
Office locations
Annual report

The Position:

Make sure that you have a full job description, and that you are clear as to the project that you would be working on. Ensure that you have all of the skills required for the position.

Ensure that you have checked with your consultant as to possible areas of questioning for the position. Check for desirable skills, these often give an indication as to the candidate who would be a perfect match for the position.

The Interviewer

It is essential that you are aware of: -
The interviewer's position and interview style.
Whether there will there be a technical test?
Whether there will be more than one interviewer?


The Interview

Before

Make sure that you have a contact number for your consultant in case of an emergency.
Take two copies of your CV, and if possible, any written references.
Ensure that you are smartly dressed.
Make sure that you arrive 15 minutes early and if necessary compose yourself away from the building, before making your way to the interview room 10 minutes before it commences.

During

During the interview, it is imperative that you keep to the basics: -
Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake.
Smile
Keep good eye contact.
Relax
Speak clearly and articulately.

Less obvious but importantly you should also: -

Take your time when answering questions.
Make sure that you are clear what your major selling points are and make sure that at the end of the interview the client is clear what they are.
Answer questions succinctly.
Give examples where possible of your experience and how they will benefit the company.
Be positive.
Refrain from being negative regarding your current employer.
Be enthusiastic.

Close

At the end of the interview, you should: -
Ask the interviewer how you did. "Do you believe that I would be a strong candidate for the role?"
Ask what the next stage in the interview process is.
Ask how many other candidates are being interviewed.
Ask when you can expect to receive feedback.
Make sure that you have re-affirmed your interest in the role.



Interview Questions

Below, is a list of typical interview questions that you should be prepared for: -
Why do you want to leave your current employer?
Why do you want to work for us?
What are your most significant achievements?
How would your team describe yourself?
What are your 3 main strengths / weaknesses?
What are your goals?
Tell me about yourself?
What do you know about our company?
Why should we hire you?

Questions that you should be prepared to ask.:

What are the opportunities for someone who is successful?
What is it like to work for the company?
What are the key challenges that the successful candidate will work on?
What makes people stay here?

After the Interview

Call your consultant and give your feedback.

Make sure that you keep in contact with the consultant; it is always advisable to give further feedback the next day, once you have had further time to reflect on the position.

It is courteous (but seldom done) to send the interviewer a thank you letter thanking them for taking the time to meet with you. If the job is of interest, then it is advisable to send a short note expressing your interest in the role.

Key Interview Pointers
Be able to Identify your:
Transferable skills
Key achievements
Personal / Professional strengths.
Unique selling or promotional features.

Most of all relax, speak clearly and be positive.

GOOD LUCK

Create Bulb Buffoon

Bulb Buffoon:

THINGS REQUIRED:

An opaque white or coloured bulb (a fused one), a large colourful printed balloon, a cardboard square, strong glue and red and black marble paper.


METHOD

1. Stick the bulb onto the cardboard square with glue.
2. Cut out eyebrows and eyes from the black marble paper.
3. Cut out a nose and mouth from the red paper.
4. Stick these on the bulb as shown.
5. Now slip the open end of the balloon over the metal portion of the bulb.

Recycle and reuse household waste

How to recycle my waste?

1. Glass bottles and jars, cans, cardboard and paper can all be recycled.
2. Paper recycling should include all the items we use such as envelopes, invoices, faxes, junk mail, magazines, telephone books and catalogues.
3. Packaging materials such as cardboard, chipboard, bags, plastics can be recycled.
4. Recycle office cleaning products, where possible.
5. Recycle food/drink containers. 

How to reuse my waste?

1. Print draft documents on old and less used papers on the back of printed papers.
2. Prepare memo pads out of scrap papers.
3. Reuse inter-office envelopes, file folders and boxes.
4. Go for reusable mailing pouches.
5. Shredded newspaper / paper for packaging can be reused.
6. If your furniture is old, repair them or give them in charity.
7. You can give away your old magazines to libraries, hospitals or nursing homes.
8. Use reusable memo boards for messages.
9. Refill laser printer, copier and fax toner cartridges.
10. Reuse ring binders, paper clips, rubber bands.
11. Avoid polystyrene or plastic cups. Use ceramic or clay mugs.
12. Reuse incoming boxes for outgoing deliveries. 

How to reduce my waste?

1. Save paper by printing office reports, memos, internal manuals etc on both sides.
2. Don’t make multiple copies of letters/memos. Instead make one copy and maintain a central file.
3. Send more emails to save paper.
4. As far as possible replace paper files and store data on computer networks or on disk.
5. Avoid wastage by carefully checking all documents on the screen before printing.
6. Update your mailing lists to avoid duplication, waste and added costs.
7. Prevent junk-mailing.
8. Order supplies in bulk.
9. Don't use bin liners in bins collecting dry waste.
10. Purchase equipment which are durable.
11. Replace paper towels with washable towels or hand-dryers.
12. Use rechargeable batteries.

Teach, Especially When the Student is Ready

One of the more powerful proverbs I have heard in a while is among Buddhists' quotes: "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear". First of all, a proverb is a short saying that generally describes a rule of conduct that can or should be followed by all people. However, for the purposes of education, I will look at this rule as it pertains to teaching and learning, as it involves the disposition of students, and the response of teachers.

Every day that students and teachers interact, there is or should be a common understanding of the purposes behind their interaction. Whether that understanding is regularly stated and therefore known by the students, or is merely implied is an interesting question. Based on students' test results we see from time to time, it may be argued, quite effectively, that there may be a need for a clearer delineation of the critical elements of student/teacher relationships during the processes ofteaching and learning.

Unlike other professions, the teaching profession is central to life itself. It is fundamental to the growth and maintenance of every society. Any society whose children are poorly educated, will see a decline in the ways of life of its people. A strong and vibrant society must have a strong, vibrant, and clear path to the best available education for its children. Such a society does not strive to attract teachers who are good enough, but rather teachers who are the best .

Teachers who are the best at what they do share a number of common attributes. They are committed, kind, caring, engaging, knowledgeable, and approachable. They believe in and love the children they teach, taking care to ensure that individual as well as the collective needs are met, maintain consistency in their professional conduct, constantly pursuing personal and professional learning, and thoroughly plan the lessons they teach, clearly noting the differences in the learning capacities of students . These attributes are a few of many that the best teachers share.


To teach when the student is not ready is to engage in an exercise that will not produce laudable results. For student success, student readiness is key and requires that students be informed of the purpose of their learning; why they need to know it, what it involves, how it will be presented, how it would be evaluated and shared, and what it will do to their wellbeing. It is critical that this process takes place every time that students and teachersinteract with each other. If it seems arduous, that's because it is and that's because it is teaching. The teaching profession is unlike other professions. It requires people who are unlike other people. The job of teachers is not replicated in any other profession.Like an architect, best teachers plan their work and develop a graphic design ahead of presenting it to their students. When they meet with their students, after greeting, welcoming, and putting them at ease, go on to share the purposes of the teaching and learning experience. When a student becomes an active participant in the purposes of the learning experience, the student is more ready to engage in the learning. At that point, the point at which the student understands what, how, and why the learning, that's when the teacher can begin the process of teaching in earnest -- when the student is ready, the teacher will appear.

When a doctor interacts with patients, it is usually one at a time. When a banker interacts with clients, often it is one on one. When a lawyer deals with clients, that too is usually one on one, but when a teacher interacts with students, it's usually 25 at a time and can be as many as 35. Best teachers are rare human beings. Best teachers ensure that so-called "normal" students know what they are going to learn, how, and why and that students with attention deficit disorders must also know too. They cannot be treated as after-thoughts or no thoughts at all. It must be remembered that they too can learn, albeit in a different way from other students.

Today's best teachers are "guides on the side" and not "sages on stages". The notion of the front of the class is as old as a thing forgotten or should be. As students engage in their learning, especially when they are ready, best teachers are there, standing outside of their projected world, guiding and showing them ways to proceed. Is this a new way? Perhaps, to some it is, but it is a winning way and a way, when applied, will make a world of positive difference for every child, no matter thelearning style. So, teach, especially when the student is ready.

Why 108?

The number's significance is open to interpretation. 108 is an auspicious number in both Yoga and Hinduism. The number 108 is looked at as the number of wholeness of existence. 108 also refers to the sun, moon and earth, as the average distance of the sun and the moon to the earth is 108 times their respective diameters.

Yogic tradition states that there are 108 pithas, or sacred sites, throughout India.There are also 108 Upanishads, philosophical texts considered to be an early source if the Hindu religion, and 108 marma points which are sacred places within the body. The numbers separately, 1-0-8, represent one thing, nothing and everything (infinity).

Malas, the garlands of prayer beads you might see a yogi wearing, consist of 108 beads. A larger bead called Meru on Mala is not counted as one of the 108 Mala beads. Rather it is the guiding bead, a bead that marks the beginning and the end of the Mala. One uses the mala for counting, say as you repeat a mantra.

It is said that if one can be so calm in meditation to have only 108 breaths a day that enlightenment will come.

There are said to be 108 energy lines or nadis converging to form the heart chakra.

There are said to be 108 earthly desires in mortals, 108 lies humans tell and 108 human delusions.

The sacred river in India, River Ganga spans a longitude of 12 degrees and a latitude of 9 degrees. 12 times 9 = 108.

According to Marma Adi and Ayurveda, there are 108 pressure points in the human body.

There are said to be 108 types of meditation.

Some say there are 108 paths to Source.

Indian traditions have 108 dance forms.

The first manned space flight by Yuri Gagarin lasted 108 minutes – April 1961.

The highest broadcast band of FM radio is 108.0.

1-0-8 is the emergency telephone number in India (such as 911 in U.S.)

Sanskrit alphabet has 54 letters, each has masculine and feminine form called shiva and shakti respectively. 54 times 2 = 108.

And the list goes on of reasons why 108 is special.

108 Sun Salutations in yoga practice is often used to honor change e.g. change of seasons, or at a time of great sadness to bring peace, respect and understanding. Are you up for a challenge to honor change?

Simple and Effective Self Defence Techniques for Women

Women are the most common target of attacks all over the world. The fairer sex are perceived to be weak and defenseless so they are usually the main target of crooks - which are usually males. This is the reason why women should be well prepared when such a situation happens. It is very important to not underestimate your capability to fight back and defend yourself. There are various self defense techniques that you can apply whenever the situation calls for it. Let us share to you some of them.

1. Avoid walking alone especially at night. Crooks operate all day long, but they often attack their victims at night because it's dark and not much people are aware of what is going on around. If you really need to go out, bring a companion with you.

2. Never let your hair loose when you feel that someone is following you. The attacker may use your hair to pull you closer to him or he could use it to stop you from getting away.

3. Always bring a whistle with you. When you feel that someone is behind you and you feel that that person is following you, blow your whistle as hard as you can to catch the attention of other people. There's a huge chance your attacker would back out from his plans this way.

4. Attack your attacker on his sensitive areas. When you're already in that situation wherein someone is attacking you, make sure that you attack your attacker with all your strength in his sensitive areas such as his groin area or his eyes. This could take him down for a bit, giving you the opportunity to escape safely. Your attacker could recover quickly so you have to make sure you run right away once you've attacked him.

5. Grab the attention of many people as possible if you're being attacked. If you know that you can't take your attacker down on your own, try to get the attention of as many people as possible. Shout at the top of your lungs so that they could come and help you. Shouting can also make your attacker back out for the fear of getting caught.

6.Walk with confidence. Never ever walk with your head down. You must be alert and aware of what's happening to your surroundings so you can prepare yourself if someone is about to attack you. Always be observant of your environment.

7. If you really have to go out at night alone, make sure to walk on well lit areas and as much as possible, avoid walking in areas such as dark alleys, deserted places and dark narrow streets.

9.Take up self defence classes. If you are looking for a great place to learn self defence and basic combat techniques, then you might want to take up Muay Thai classes. What's good about Muay Thai is that there's no need for any weapon to defend yourself. You can defend yourself merely by using your body parts such as your elbows, knees, hands and feet.

10. Carry self defence products with you. Self defence weapons could be helpful in giving you the opportunity to escape and seek help. Pepper sprays, stun guns, taser guns and knives are some of the most popular self defence products sold in the market today.

11.Crooks are getting smarter and smarter these days. They can get inside your vehicle without you even knowing it so before getting inside the car, check the backseat to make sure that no one's hiding in it.

12.Ready your car keys even before going to the parking lot. As much as possible avoid searching for your keys on your bag right beside your car because that could be a perfect scenario for an attacker to attack.

13.Use your common sense and intuition at all times. If you think or feel that you're in danger then you must act upon it right away.

Let us face it. We are living in a dangerous society. We are all at risk of getting attacked that is why it's very important, especially for women to learn how to defend themselves.

Hobby Group

A hobby is a relaxing way to reduce stress while enhancing creativity and fun. It's only natural that one would wish to seek out others to share that fantastic experience with. Take the initiative to use available resources and you should be pleasantly surprised.

Opening of new branch

Hello Friends,
we are glad to inform you that our new branch have been opened at sambalpur by Mr. Ajit Patnaik.
He is first person to open a class at other city.He will assist all activities at creative class to teach needy and underprivileged children and others.

clap for him and please appreciate his work.

Regards
Hobby Group

Hobby Group

hello friends........
we have started a group " hobby group" for the people who are enriched with skills like arts, crafts, dancing, music, painting, etc.....and who wish to share their innovative skills to support underprivileged which will help needy section to gain some skills and self development.
members of the group will be updated for the skill training requirement regularly.

anyone , from anywhere can join us who wish to support underprivileged.

all are invited .........please join us and support the cause.
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