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…
Teaching Young Readers at School and at Home
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…
Geocaching Makes Walking Fun for Physical Education Classes
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…
Software Technology Helping English-Language Learners
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…
Danger Areas in School Gymnasium and Sport Facilities
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….
Strategies for Starting School – Preparation, First Day of School and What to Expect
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…
How to Use Fitness Breaks to Keep Your Students Alert
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…
How To Read Charts on The Grand Exchange
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…
How To Read Charts on The Grand Exchange
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…
More Teaching Demand for the Influx of English-Language Learners
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…