Documents tagged 'Children'
A Guide To The Importance of Physical Education Programs
Author: Zechariah 
Published: 27/07/2008
Physical activity offers a broad range of benefits, including the prevention of obesity, improved self confidence, and an overall sense of well-being. Physical education programs within the school setting can set the stage for how children view physical fitness, activity levels, and future...Parental Involvement In Learning
Author: Zechariah
Published: 27/07/2008
Whether children attend public or private schools, they benefit when parents become involved in their education. According to the National Institute for Literacy, when parents or other family members frequently read to children entering kindergarten, those children were at a distinct...Characteristic Of A Gifted Child
Author: Zechariah
Published: 27/07/2008
Since it is widely agreed upon in the educational and child development communities that early recognition of the characteristics of a gifted child, is a key factory in successfully developing the child, it is important for the parent to have at least a general understanding of these...Playing an Active Role in Your Children’s Homeschooling
Author: Zechariah
Published: 27/07/2008
Homeschooling is an option that many parents make when they feel that, for whatever reason, their youngster will not be getting the best education in a community or private school system. Homeschooling allows for specific curriculum and teaching techniques to be applied that suit your...Teaching ESL to Children
Author: Zechariah
Published: 27/07/2008
Teaching ESL to children is challenging but also very rewarding. Before I walk into a class of 10-year olds, I take a deep breath. Children have no attention span AT ALL, and so I tell myself to slow right down before I start. Teaching children requires patience and a sense of fun and...Winter Olympics Teaching Tips
Author: Zechariah
Published: 27/07/2008
Do you recognize the names Giant Slalom, Luge, and Curling? Yes? Then you must be ready for the Winter Olympics! Here are a few suggestions to make them more meaningful to your children: 1. Let each child or small group of children choose an event to research. The events may be their...The Power of Homeschooling
Author: Zechariah
Published: 27/07/2008
There are 3 powerful reasons why homeschooling works. These include: (1.) Homeschooling enables exposure to a broad range of people, ideas, and places. Homeschooling is so flexible that it allows family field trips whenever you want. This provides a great way to learn through taking...Updated Hurricane Teaching Tips
Author: Zechariah
Published: 27/07/2008
With this severe, active, hurricane season underway, here are some ideas to make areas of the curriculum relevant to your children. There are also suggestions for dealing with the aftermath of a catastrophic hurricane. If you are in an area that experiences other natural phenomena, just...Calendar Teaching Tips
Author: Zechariah
Published: 27/07/2008
Stop! Don’t throw away those old calendars! There is so much you can do with a calendar to reinforce academic skills. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Writing - Use the pictures as story starters by having children write an original story, poem, or song centered around them. 2. Art -...Let's Take a Look at Children and Motorcycles
Author: Uchenna Ani-Okoye
Published: 26/07/2008
Many children grow up in families where motorcycles are a part of life. I can remember my husband taking our boys for rides as soon as they were old enough to walk. This was scary for me as I don't have a great deal of motorcycle riding experience. However, my husband has been on them since he...
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