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It has been a common practice at school or at home to have egg-related activities during Easter. Humpty Dumpty must be very pleased to see eggs of various kinds, dominating the topic of the day across the world. Some of … Continue reading
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) can be challenging, especially for the teachers. On the other side of the fence, we have parents who only want the best for the kids. We have to understand that they are expecting a lot from … Continue reading
Children’s brains are like a sponge that absorb everything that they see, hear, feel and experience. Ever have problems with kids misplacing your lipstick or a pair of your socks because they played with them? Well you see, the things … Continue reading
Purple Day started when Cassidy Megan, a lovely kid from Nova Scotia, Canada, came up with the idea of wearing something purple to educate people about epilepsy. Suffering from her own seizures, she wanted to tell the others that they’re … Continue reading
Teachers have always had to wear many different hats. From storyteller to manager, our everyday skills cross over into so many very different areas. Here are just some of the skills and attributes of a good teacher. Manager We teachers … Continue reading
If I were asked about teaching between being efficient or being effective I would say both. Why? In teaching, it primarily requires certain skills that one must possess to be able to face the high demands of whether to be an efficient teacher or an effective … Continue reading
Many high school students fret over the decision of which college to apply to. Choosing a college major may be an even greater source of anxiety. After all, your college major will determine your career options when you get out … Continue reading
As a teacher, you will inevitably have to someday face the tough situation of helping your students deal with death. This could come in a number of forms: a beloved teacher or staff member may pass, or a student may … Continue reading
Do you ever feel as if your dyslexia keeps you from even setting big goals, let alone reaching them? Do you feel that you can’t aspire to the things you’d really like to accomplish, because of your dyslexia? There are … Continue reading
Unfortunately today, the significance of teaching children about money is often forgotten. The truth is it is incredibly important to teach your kids the fundamentals of money as soon as possible, especially in this day and age. If you are … Continue reading