If you’ve made the decision to home school your children, you’re probably wondering “Now what? Where do I start?†Here are some tips to get you going down the right path to home education: Contact your state’s home group; find them by doing an internet search for “Your State†and the phrase “home schoolingâ€Â. Find the local home […]
Did you know that you can do homeschooling for free? It takes a bit of creativity and planning on the behalf of parents, but it can be done! Of course, nothing is absolutely free – you’ll still need materials like pens, pencils and art supplies. But you don’t have to spend a fortune on books and materials […]
Dealing with children who have anger issues may be challenging, and it needs thought & imagination. A child’s mind is normally not developed to deal with intense feelings of anger. They cope with these emotions in their own childlike manner which usually involves acting out or throwing a tantrum. Unaware of the specifics which cause […]
Parents and teachers may look at young children’s learning from different perspectives, but they share a common goal: making sure that children receive the best possible education. Mutual respect and communication between programs and families takes advantage of both perspectives to provide children with the kind of care and education that will help them thrive. […]
Learning to walk and how to dress one’s self are big steps for a youngster, but entering kindergarten is one of the most pivotal times in a young child’s life. Kansas State University assistant professor of elementary education Lori Norton-Meier gives tips on how children, and their parents, can make the move to kindergarten a […]
Recently the United States government unveiled their guidelines aimed at stopping the spread of “2009 H1N1 influenza” in schools. Now that school is starting again in most countries in the Northern Hemisphere, there is a growing concern about what’s going to happen. What does all this mean for people working in schools? Basically, it’s a […]
There is no doubt about it, using computer games is a great way to encourage children to expand their realm of thinking. Your options for entertaining your kid may appear numbered. Plenty of people permit their children to spend a small bit of time in front of the TV. But, what good, if any, does […]
