According to a national census in 2000, almost twenty percent of the population in America speaks a language other than English in the home. With this fact in mind, it shouldn’t be surprising that that there are a lot of children in school who may not speak or understand English very well. In fact, in [...]
Learning to read is a large and difficult task, but children can learn the skill quicker when properly guided by caring teachers and parents. There are several components of guided reading. It is usually taught in a small group of three to six students and the teacher provides an introduction to the material, reading strategies [...]
Walking is one of the best exercises for lifetime fitness. But let’s face it – plain old walking can be a boring proposition for students. As a result, the canny physical education teacher will find ways to make a walk more exciting.
Thanks to modern technology, there is now a fun activity that combines satellite navigation, [...]
It’s a face of America that shows no slow down — new immigrants finding new lives in the states are bringing children who face the learning curve of both, getting through regular educational material, and learning a second language. And it’s not something that simply effecting big city metros either, immigrant populations are spreading throughout [...]
Safety is a concern to education administrators in today’s lawsuit-happy society. It should be of particular concern around a school gymnasium because the gym is an area that generates a large number of student injuries.
Unfortunately, injuries are often the result of common but inconspicuous equipment and facility hazards.
To identify some typical injury risks, I contacted [...]
Several times this month, Fiona Brill and her five year old son have walked to the nearby Primary School. There they play on the monkey-bars, eat a picnic lunch and try out all the drinking taps to discover which ones work – and which ones spray water everywhere. Fiona points out the classroom Nicky will [...]
There is not a teacher alive who has not stood in front of a classroom of drowsy students. There is no doubt that teaching effectiveness is much reduced when students can barely keep their eyes open. Fortunately, physical activity can be used to energize such classroom lulls.
ENERGY BREAKS
A short fitness break of three to four [...]
Newsflash: Runescape Introduces Charting
One of the most exciting features post Grand-Exchange has got to be the new price and charting database.
For the parents reading this article, Runescape is a multiplayer adventure game played by millions of children worldwide, with at least 100,000 online at any time of the day or night. A tiny part [...]
Newsflash: Runescape Introduces Charting
One of the most exciting features post Grand-Exchange has got to be the new price and charting database.
For the parents reading this article, Runescape is a multiplayer adventure game played by millions of children worldwide, with at least 100,000 online at any time of the day or night. A tiny part [...]
The population in America is growing slowly. Although with overall slow growth, the growth that there is, is mainly among immigrant minority groups. The growth leans more toward the large immigration of those coming from Mexico and Central/South America, who are mostly Spanish speakers. With the new families that come, they will be seeking the [...]