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November 2011 - Posts
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Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, having a list of relaxation exercises around for the children you’re in charge of can be invaluable. You may well ask, “Why do children need to relax at all?” We’re all too keen to see childhood as a carefree time, Read More...
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All teachers crave a well behaved classroom, where they are able to get on and impart all of their knowledge to a room full of interested students. However, keeping a class in order is one of the main issues that any teacher will face – be they a veteran Read More...
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With the festive season approaching, why don’t consider some new and fun things to do with your kids in order to keep the Christmas excitement strong and have a memorable Christmas experience! Create a Good Deeds Christmas Calendar With kids in the classroom Read More...
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Here are a few great ideas that you can do with your primary school classes during the buzz and anticipation that inevitably happens during the build up of breaking up from school for Christmas. Each Christmas decoration below also includes a list of Read More...
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The task of teachers is to transform the lives of young people. – Stephen Murgatroyd Last year I was in the company of about five thousand other educators from southern Alberta as we attended the annual teachers’ convention at the Telus Center in Calgary. Read More...
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When expecting a baby, every parent dreams of the perfect child who lives up to all their dreams. Sometimes, life gets in the way. Dealing with a child who has special needs can be draining, both emotionally and academically. For some parents the diagnosis Read More...
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Throughout history, amazing scientific discoveries have been made by those without formal training or scientific education. Michael Faraday’s discoveries led to modern electrics, Gregor Mendel is considered the father of genetics, and Thomas Edison was Read More...
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Interactive whiteboards (IWBs) are a relatively new tool in modern teaching and business. Their multifunction abilities make them perfect for presentations, screenings, notes and many other functions. Are you thinking about buying an interactive whiteboard Read More...
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“It is obvious that you guys do a lot of work in here!,” a friend who recently stopped by our house unexpectedly announced. I know it was a polite way of saying that our living room was a mess… and she stopped by on a good day. Indeed, a tidy house doesn’t Read More...
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There was once a time when using a chalk and blackboard was seen as enough to get by when teaching. Over the last few decades, there has been a radical shift in the way that children are taught in classrooms, and this is very evident in the tools used Read More...
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The holidays are much more fun through the eyes of babes. It is no wonder, however, that it often becomes a whirlwind of chaotic energy. Thanksgiving can be particularly challenging as it often revolves around food and not toys. That is why it is best Read More...
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Parents sometimes complain that they do not have time to exercise because they are busy with their children. But exercising is fun and good for both children and adults. Why not do it together? Some exercise is not appropriate for children, but there Read More...
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Nowadays the importance, purpose, and shape of a family seems to differ from one home to the next. While some families preach the importance of being together and tackling life’s hardships as one, not all families practice such ideas. Some families are Read More...
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With the invention of the Wii and Xbox, many children spend their time indoors playing computer games. Why not encourage your children to get outside with my guide to children’s games from around the world. Agawang Sulok Agawang Sulok Image Source Agawang Read More...
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