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Is there young children around your home right now? Running playing, making a mess sometimes, it is a wonderful time in a child’s life. They’re not old enough to have to attend school, yet they are developing the ability to be able to do so much. You should embrace this stage while it’s here, because before you know it it’s gone. Read full article »
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Robotically, learning things being taught in school is not a bad thing at all. Following instructions, adopting a routine, and systematizing things are essential elements of skills acquisition, after all. Read full article »
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A growing number of American educators and concerned parents are looking for ways to help children develop the math skills necessary to succeed in the careers of the future.
In Asia, many schools have rediscovered the secrets of the abacus, an ancient calculating device that offers remarkable benefits for nurturing young minds and encouraging proficiency in mathematics and mental calculation. Read full article »
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Do a random survey among grade schoolers with the question “Do you like math?” or “Is math fun?” and the probability of you getting more nos than yeses is high. For a reason or two (most times, more than two), a lot of people (kids and adults alike) dislike mathematics. Read full article »
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Educational theorists, from philosophers like Socrates and Rousseau to researchers like Howard Gardner today, have addressed theories of learning. Many of their ideas continue to influence homeschoolers as well as traditional educators. Read full article »
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School can be a tough place for many kids. It has a lot to do with bullies and cliques and trying to fit in during one of the most tumultuous times in our lives. For some children, school is made even more difficult because of academic difficulties. Every child learns differently, and some children need different teaching methods or additional resources to help them learn. Read full article »
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A discussion is needed about the importance of offering students a range of learning experiences. I always feel aware of learners’ frustrations when I watch classes based purely on reading and writing. Read full article »
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Nonverbal communication is a silent infiltrator, having broad influence over our social environment. It provides us with a mode for conveying messages without the use of verbal language. Read full article »
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Do you know why you have ADD/ADHD? Because you are extremely intelligent! No, I am not being sarcastic. In fact, I could not be more sincere. Most people with ADD/ADHD (herein called ADHD) have such a strong interest in a great variety of things, they have a hard time maintaining focus on one thing at a time. Read full article »
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When I was in school I had a graphic design professor – a very smart individual who graduated from Yale and whose expertise was fonts. I spent two hours a day for an entire semester building fonts with a pencil and a clipboard. As the professor did not know how to use a computer, he did not require any of his students to either. Read full article »
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