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- A Discourse on the Right Care for Children with Special Needs - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2016 from Ron SpencerFor children who have autism, educating them is a challenging task especially for those teachers who aren’t trained in doing so. These kids are no different from the normal ones, and the only difference is their level of grasping knowledge and reacting to situations around them. This special ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - A Guide to Haiku for Kids - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Amy DyslexHaiku is a traditional style of Japanese poetry especially for kids. As kids enjoy poems and rhymes, so this can be treat for their tiny minds. It is the simplest and most taught form of poetry in schools. It is so easy that anyone can do it. No hard and fast rules. Just go with a thought in ...
Views: 3423(1 vote) - CBSE Notes - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Ashutosh SharmaPreparing the right kind of CBSE notes is one of the most essential ingredients for scoring good marks in the final examinations. In order to gain the maximum out of this revision activity, it is very important for students to adopt the right technique for preparing the CBSE notes. While ...
Views: 2444(1 vote) - DATO EDUCACIONAL #1: Enseñe Lectura Veloz Gratuita a Sus Niños de 3 a 7 Años de Edad — Usando un Programa de Computadora Que Ya Tiene. - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2018 from George StancliffeComencé a enseñar lectura veloz a los niños en 1997. En ese momento, era algo atrevido proponer que los niños de tan sólo 8 años aprendieran a leer con rapidez. Recuerdo una conversación que tuve, en 1981, donde había mencionado a un profesor de Educación (que era un amigo mío) el concepto de ...
Views: 2005(3 votes) - EDUCATIONAL HACK #1: Teach Your 3 to 7 Year-Old to Speed Read For FREE—Using a Computer Program That You Already Have - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from George StancliffeI started teaching Speed Reading to children in 1997. At that time, it was a daring thing to propose that children as young as 8 years old should learn to Speed Read. I remember a conversation that I had, once, in which I mentioned the concept of teaching school children how to Speed Read, ...
Views: 2109(3 votes) - Eight Multi-Sensory Reading Activities To Teach The Alphabet - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Carol Fraser HagenChildren who are dyslexic learn differently. Learning to read and write can be extremely difficult. That's why it's important for both parents and teachers to incorporate multi-sensory reading activities, when introducing the twenty-six letter names and shapes of the alphabet. Multi-sensory ...
Views: 6444(1 vote) - Homeschool Fun: Educational Games - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Alison SmithWhen my oldest daughter, now 22, was just starting out in her homeschooling journey, everything was fresh and new. Homeschooling was an adventure. I was young, all my kids were young, even the books and materials were brand new and crisp. After 16+ years of homeschooling much has changed. I'm ...
Views: 1786(3 votes) - Homeschooling Tutors Give Traditional Students Much More Than Homework Help - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Kimberly LauziereAn educator who provides tutoring for both homeschooling students and traditional students is of great benefit to parents and their children. When working with an educator or “tutor” who has experience in tutoring homeschooling students, a parent knows that his or her child will receive not just ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - How to Evaluate Resources for Students - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Sonia JacksonThere are quite a few resources on the Internet for students, but many of them are just after their money. There are some companies that exploit the fact a student may be desperate in one way or another. They may exploit a student’s desire to do well or a student’s need for money. A keen eye to ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - How to Get the Most Out of an Online Course - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Jane HurstAre you thinking about taking an online course? Are you worried that you aren’t going to get the quality education that you would get if you were actually sitting in a classroom? First of all, don’t think negatively about online courses. Many of the top colleges and universities from ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - How to write GCSE comparing poems essay example - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2019 from Alakey FryIn the GCSE comparing poems essay example, I would compare two poems with the same name “The Prophet” were created by two talented poets of the 19th century that's why I have decided to use them in the GCSE comparing poems essay example. Pushkin and M. Lermontov with a difference of 15 years. ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - Introduction of Online Exam Software: How does it work? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2021 from Sanjay TogadiyaIntroduction Online Exam Software has made solutions available to help educational institutions achieve enhanced learning results. Educational institutions around the world have now come to the realisation that the coming years of examination management is to regulate examinations online. ...
Views: 625(1 vote) - Learn How to Draw for Pleasure or Money - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from irfan uddinYou have to be willing to practice if you want to learn how to draw. You will not be an expert illustrator after a few drawing lessons. Drawing is a skill that must be practiced to be perfected. The less you draw, the worse your drawings will be. Draw a little something every day and you will ...
Views: 2131(2 votes) - Live Chat Online with Math Tutors Only at Tutorpace.com - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2019 from Tech SeoDo you need math homework help? You are not alone! Math is a tricky, complex subject that many students struggle with. Fortunately, we can introduce you to the best online math tutors, who are available for 24/7 help. We offer you the best online math tutors for all the math help you need. ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - Our Children and Their Education ~ Let's Build a Bridge - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Erica BoersmaWe have been Approval Addicts, not following our inner promtings because we've been afraid of what others may think of us. We have blindly followed what we were hypnotised to believe is acceptable. We were rewarded for regurgitation, memorization and social conformity and punished and ...
Views: 2439(1 vote) - Rocket Stove -- a Perfect Science Lesson and Family Preparedness Lesson - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from George StancliffeI'm a homeschool dad. I'm now also very big into "Being Prepared" (my brother was living in New Orleans when hurricane Katrina hit). These are two of the big reasons that I was so interested in making a Rocket Stove when I found out about them recently. I did some research on Rocket Stoves ...
Views: 5737(3 votes) - Staying Safe Throughout A Move - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Carlos SpinksLet's be honest - moving is exciting. So exciting, in fact, that the thrill of a move can frequently overshadow legitimate dangers in the moving procedure that can result in injury or even a fatality. Knowing how to remain secure throughout a large move is important simply because a move is a ...
Views: 772(1 vote) - The Healthy Joy of an Online Family Business - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from David AnthonyHaving had three natural and happy births (so far) and having set up house, organic garden and begun home schooling, my wife and I decided to turn our attention to a home based family business. Since I work from home and my wife is the primary carer, we needed something that would fit in to our ...
Views: 2005(1 vote) - The importance and Advantages of Online Learning - by Submitted on May 19, 2020 from Jitender KumarThe importance of online learning has never been felt more! Whilst schools and educational institutions shut down during the Coronavirus pandemic, the world of learning and education is struggling to keep the process of teaching and learning on. Some of the schools are trying to provide online ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Why You Need an ACT Tutor and an SAT Tutor - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Kimberly LauziereYou’re preparing your child for college. And besides ensuring that their grades are up to par, you know they’ll have to tackle that big standardized test—the SAT. Yet, what about that other test you’ve heard about called the ACT? Why do some students take that test? And should your child take ...
Views: 1290(2 votes) - Life is our Classroom - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghLife is Our Classroom Since long before I married and had children I have been passionate about education. You see, I really did not enjoy my life experience with the traditional approach to education. I attended public schools my entire life (and in an area with a well-funded school system). ...
Views: 1366(3 votes) - Benefits of Homeschooling - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Dorothy BeckmannWhy let Tim and Lisa learn at home than send them to school? Well, first of all, you don't have to wake them up at 7 every morning and bundle them off to school with umpteen numbers of instructions, and wait with an anxious heart till they return. Homeschooling gives you the possibility to ...
Views: 1761(4 votes) - How to Reduce Stress among Teenagers? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Sophie lovatoeenagers, like adults, may experience stress every day and can benefit from learning stress management skills. Most teens experience more stress when they perceive a situation as dangerous, difficult, or painful and they do not have the resources to cope. Some teens become overloaded with ...
Views: 2544(1 vote) - How to revise for CBSE Papers? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Ashutosh SharmaWith the CBSE papers approaching, this time around students must be done with their studying of all the chapters and will be busy preparing for the very essential revision exercise. In order to score great marks in the final CBSE papers, revising in the right manner is of utmost importance. ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - How to Save Money on an Electrical power Bill - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Gearldine RehkopPurchase a programmable thermostat. They are really less expensive than you could assume, and so they can reduce up to 30% on your heating and cooling charges. They operate more challenging when spouse and children members are house and maintain the residence a bit much less heated or cooled ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - Organizing for Creative and ADD/ADHD Adults and Children - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Theresa TorrezMost creative and ADD/ADHD adults and children feel frustated with the inability to be and stay organized. My goal is to quickly assure you nor your friend is the problem. The fact is, most people unsuccessful with organizing are often trying to work within a standard organizational system that ...
Views: 1846(1 vote) - Strategies to Make Learning Fun For Your Kids - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2019 from Andrew LancasterTeachers often say that there is nothing better than when a child has that lightbulb moment. A foreign concept suddenly clicks in their brain. That moment could then continue into an interest in the subject with the right lessons. However, children learn in different ways. There are many ...
Views: 977(2 votes) - The Top Five Reasons Why So Many Students Need a Precalculus Tutor - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Kimberly LauzierePrecalculus is a course that usually starts off seeming fairly easy to students but then gains momentum, becoming increasingly more difficult as it progresses. By that point, students may feel lost in the material and unconfident in their ability to solve the problems assigned to them. While ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - Travel AccessoriesSubmitted on Oct 22, 2009 from minna burringtonTravel accessories have been designed by many companies to make our trips anywhere more comfortable and enjoyable. Regular travelers need accessories to make their trip more cozy. Dilana is a travel wallets maker which helps to hold all of your travel information in one proper and safe place. ...
Views: 1245(2 votes) - Why an English Paper Is More Similar to a Math Formula Than You Might Think - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Kimberly LauziereMany students think of an English paper or essay as a big amoeba-like project they must tackle without any rhyme or reason to it. Because of this, when they begin working on a paper or an in-class essay, they just begin writing whatever comes first to mind. And then they write and write until at ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - Dinosaur Preschool Activities - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from tamil selvi aldragenDinosaur Preschool Activities..Yippie! Dinosaurs ruled the Earth millions of years ago, fetching a solid following of children positively intrigued with their magnificent existence. Dinosaur preschool activities can give your children hours of fun and merriment. With a list as long as ...
Views: 7854(5 votes) - What You Should Look For in a Math Tutor! - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Kimberly LauziereIf your son or daughter is struggling in math class and needs math homework help, a math tutor can prove to be a valuable resource! The math tutor can not only present the material covered in class in a manner conducive to your child’s learning style, but can also ensure that he or she stays ...
Views: 1029(3 votes) - Learn to Pace Yourself When Studying - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Royane RealMany students leave their studying too late until the night before an important exam. Even though most students realize that this is a bad habit, they continue to do it. One reason that many students procrastinate with their studies is because they have not learned to pace themselves ...
Views: 4899(4 votes) - Online NCERT textbooks - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Ashutosh SharmaOnline NCERT textbooks! Even imagining something like this about 10 years back would have been difficult. This must surely be the best thing that has happened for students, parents and teachers in a while! The NCERT textbooks online are available for classes I through XII for almost all the ...
Views: 6570(3 votes) - Online Studies, the New Way to Study - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Ashutosh SharmaAs a student have you ever considered the option of pursuing online studies? It is not unusual for your parents to frown each time you log on to the internet, as you likely to spend far too much time networking with your friends on the various social networking sites. But I am certain that this ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - Would You Force a Child to Wear Shoes That Don't Fit? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Mariaemma WillisWould you force a child to wear shoes that don’t fit? Then why force an education that doesn’t fit! Well, that’s what is happening to hundreds of thousands of school children every day. And those in private schools or homeschooling programs are not automatically better off. As long as ...
Views: 1956(3 votes) - Careers Advice For Children, Kids And Teenagers - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Clifford WilliamsIn today's society getting the right careers advice for children / kids and teenagers, is highly recommended. Many of the most successful adults today were fortunate enough to have been given some form of careers advice while they were still young. This gave them an advantage over many of their ...
Views: 2805(4 votes) - Celebrate Your Child! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Mariaemma WillisCelebrate Your Child! Whether your child is in traditional school or is homeschooled, here are some tips taken from the C.A.R.E.S. and F.I.T.T. principles from Discover Your Child's Learning Style, co-authored by Mariaemma Willis & Victoria Kindle Hodson: 1. Celebrate your child! Please, ...
Views: 1657(1 vote) - Creating a Home with Your Personal Interior Design Style - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Steffen RocheIn the interior design of a home, there are many styles that are distinctive. Everyone can find a style that matches their taste, from funky and classic to casual sophistication and formal English styles. Our homes often become patchworks of different interests, ideals, styles, and cultures. ...
Views: 1742(1 vote) - Dealing with Reading Disabilities in Children While Teaching - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Pragya KatariyaThe competitive nature of modern society makes it imperative for all people to be well versed in three very basic constituents of education—reading, writing and mathematics. In fact, these are the foundation stones on which people build their careers and craft their stories of success. Yet, ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Drink tea and lose weight - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Douglass GuysThere may be no doubt that tea is nutritious and great for yourself in particular when drank without the need of milk and sugar, but just how productive is tea at serving to you reduce pounds? With Green tea, it has just as several wellbeing benefits as you would find in Black tea except it ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Free NCERT Solutions Online - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Ashutosh SharmaNCERT goes online! The NCERT textbooks can now be viewed online. Even a decade back something like this would have been difficult to imagine. The NCERT was set up way back in 1961 by the Government of India as an autonomous organization to assist and advise the centre and state on policies ...
Views: 2745(1 vote) - Green Tea A Healthful Option To Caffeine - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Francis BorkeCaffeine is identified occurring naturally and applied as an additive to many in the meals we consume throughout the time of day, such as coffee, tea, fizzy drinks and chocolate amongst other goods. We generally rely on this sort of caffeine- laden items to offer us boosts of electricity when we ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Home Schooling A Big Family - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Jeanne CondonSo you are thinking about or have decided to homeschool and you have a big family! Congratulations on an excellent decision to educate your children and preserve your family. Homeschooling as an alternative to public and private education, also keeps intact those family relationships that are ...
Views: 2481(1 vote) - Homeschooling -- An Effective Schooling - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Dinoo NayalHomeschooling is seen as convenient form schooling, where parents become teachers. The child is allowed to educate at the leisure of his home with all love and support from his parents however sometimes a tutor is also hired for home schooling. But is homeschooling really effective? Several ...
Views: 1121(2 votes) - How to Study Online - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Ashutosh SharmaIf you wish to add some zing to your monotonous study schedule, start studying online. Studying from textbooks has always been the norm for school students; however the concept of online studies is catching up fast. Innovative and multimedia enriched learning tools available online make the ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - How to Write Good NCERT Answers - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Ashutosh SharmaWhile writing the NCERT answers, students sometimes adopt a casual approach to this important end-of-chapter exercise. Many also consider it a futile activity. Through their laid-back attitude students, thus undermine the advantages of writing quality NCERT answers. Many students may not have ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Improve Learning Skills for Overall Success - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Ashutosh SharmaIn today’s competitive times, students usually tend to focus on improving immediate grades at school rather than improving their learning skills. Efforts to improve immediate grades can only impact the short term studying scenario of a student; where as for success in all facets of life, it is ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - Interior insulation in Calgary, Canada - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2018 from Lezang LokshorThermal insulation Isolation can be problematic and must be a major concern from the first investments. The communication around renewable energies, even if it is quite honorable, often leads to investing in technologies studied to compensate for losses, but it is necessary to think that it ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - Making ICSE Maths Easy! - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Ashutosh SharmaThe very mention of the word ICSE Maths usually leaves students preparing for the ICSE papers in jitters. This phenomenon of extreme fear of Maths or Arithmophobia is common not only amongst students in India but is prevalent amid students around the globe. It has been observed that due to this ...
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