Thanksgiving Terms/Being Thankful

Sorry that I have not posted for a while. Here are some terms related to Thanksgiving:

pilgrims
turkey
thankfulness
hunting
cornucopia
leaves
colonist
gratitude
cider
harvest
blessings
casserole
celebrate
drumstick

I am thankful for many things, including shelter, friends and family, and food. But since this blog is about the Spelling Bee I will thank the many companies, friends and family, and other people who encouraged me to continue on:

Tia Thomas - for encouraging me during and after my spelling bee career
My family - for coaching me along the way and always telling me to do my best
Hexco - for the amazing products that helped me do my best in the Bee
Visual Thesaurus - for letting me practice my spelling skills with the Spelling See
My Teachers - for teaching me great study skills that I used for the Bee and now
All Spellers - for always doing you best and reaching your goals
The International Children's Choir - for teaching me many languages that were very beneficial to me in the Bee
My friends - for being cheerleaders that encouraged me to always do my best

Thank you all! Spell on!

It is Time for a Fresh Start

Many schools and school districts have ended the first quarter of the school year. Ask yourself, "How did I do last quarter, and how can I do better next quarter?" During my spelling bee career I reviewed how well I studied every quarter. If I did not do well one quarter I try to improve the next quarter. It is the same with school. Even if you received all A's there is always room for improvement. For example, "I must manage my time better while taking tests."

The Spelling Bee taught me great studying techniques that help me do my homework and study for tests. For example, "Writing down words several times helps me remember them better, and when I study for tests I write down facts several times."

You should set goals, and stay on top of things. If you want to read my post about setting goals click on the link: http://annespellingbee.blogspot.com/2011/07/setting-goals-has-great-rewards.html.

Remember to find time to do homework, activities, and spelling.

Good luck, and continue studying!