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Why You Should Feed Your Family Starchy Vegetables

Starchy vegetables aren’t that popular among nutritionists who refer to starchy vegetables as any vegetable that contains more calories and carbohydrates than they do vitamins. But, there are actually a lot of starchy vegetables that […]

Genius busy bag ideas for church (and other quiet places)

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Whether you’re waiting at a restaurant or just need to entertain your kids with something productive while you cook dinner, a busy bag is a educational and creative option. You can pack them with stencils, […]

Are You Good Enough to Be a Teacher?

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Did you know that 44% of teachers end up leaving their educational position within their first five years on the job? Many educators aren’t surprised by these statistics, since they believe that excelling in teaching […]

101 Blogs About Schools, Books, & Libraries

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If you are looking to read a blog that deals with schools, books or libraries, there are tons of options to choose from. Free Range Librarian is a blog by K.G. Schneider that talks about […]

Do You Really ‘See’ Your Child?

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Parents should ask if their children feel as if they are being embraced by them. It is important to know if they child feels like they are being seen for who they are, or if […]

Autism and anxiety

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Sometimes autism and anxiety go hand in hand and have a relationship with each other. For example, children that have autism tend to experience higher anxiety rates and symptoms compared to their peers. Executive functions […]

How To Kill Learner Curiosity In 12 Easy Steps

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In learning environment it’s hard to not have increased curiosity but curiosity doesn’t qualify you for a job. Some ways to kill this level of curiosity are to think in black and white. Use logic […]

Jigsaw Learning In Physical Education

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Elliot Aronson developed the Jigsaw Learning method back in the 1970’s, and it surrounds cooperative learning through assigning active roles to each student. This can be done by the educator splitting the students into groups […]

How The Lesson Study Approach Can Improve Your Teaching –

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Lesson Study in the pursuit of professional development in teaching is an excellent way to not only improve what is taught but also build capacity in the teacher. The Lesson Study method be considered a […]

Family Road Trip Hacks – Top Tips For Surviving Long Car Rides With Kids

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There’s nothing like a family road trip to truly connect with your loved ones, although there can be many challenges along the way. In order to overcome these difficulties, you should follow a few tips […]