We are 2646 miles apart and the desire to make an impact on the well-being of our youth is strong so here we are preparing for our August ’22 workshop and excited to meet in person soon. Way to go Guyana’s educators! www.weareGUTSY.org
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The COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing issue that has affected every facet of everyday life. Education included. Though Guyana has resumed in-person schooling, a majority of schoolchildren are still receiving online teaching. This change in the routine has been a bit uncomfortable for many students…
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In recent years, an overwhelming amount of research into childhood education reveals that the development of a child’s emotional intelligence is just as important as their academic intelligence. This has brought about the rise of a body of thought referred to as Social and Emotional…
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The beliefs children have about intelligence, effort, and struggle impact the choices they make about learning.People tend to hold one of two different beliefs about intelligence:Children with a growth mindset believe that intelligence can be developed. These students see school as a place to develop…
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Mindfulness has been proven to give persons a deeper sense of happiness and appreciation of life in comparison to those who do not practice mindfulness.There are many simple ways to practice mindfulness. Some examples include: Pay attention. It’s hard to slow down and notice things…
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1. Start the day with a check-in Make it a goal to start each day with a personal connection. It doesn’t need to be a time-consuming or elaborate procedure. It could be as simple as giving a warm greeting to welcome each person as they…
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It was an evening of giving and entertainment as New Jersey based NGO We Are GUTSY Inc. recently hosted its Flavors of the Caribbean fundraiser. The event was organized to raise funds to aid We Are GUTSY in its mission to support the mental and…
Read MoreWe Are GUTSY (Guyanese United To Serve our Youth)has recently concluded a three-day virtual workshop series (August 9, 10, and 12, 2021) geared towards emotionally preparing educators, caregivers, and students (ages 3-12) ahead of the upcoming school term. Educators for We Are GUTSY Inc. shared…
Read MoreOur Lead Educator Carla Meertens shares her thoughts on the proposed return to school in September: As educators, students, and caregivers begin to re-unite and re-enter the classrooms, our hearts are filled with many emotions. First, as caregivers, we are concerned about the safety of…
Read MoreA Cause for Concern. We Are GUTSY Director Saudia Ferouz on mitigating the possible emotional impact of back-to-school With talks of schools being reopened, I share a concern that many parents may also share. Our children have been home for over a year. Throughout this…
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