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Articles in Home | Education | K-12 Title|Newest|Oldest Four Approaches to Journal Entries in the Classroom  By : Don Alexander Learning languages and techniques will differ according to grade level. Only half of the population in schools today is above the national average in reading and writing. Journal entries are losing ground, and if something isn't done right away, our students are going to lose ground in literacy. The 3 Biggest Back To School Mistakes That Can Lower Your Child's Grades  By : Pat Wyman These back to school mistakes can unintentionally cause your child to get lower grades, so here's some tips to help. Science Fair Projects - DNA Solves Life's Mysteries!  By : Mort Barish Science fair projects on DNA are truly exciting! DNA is the molecule that contains our hereditary information: the instruction book for a person, a bug, a camel, a koala bear or any living organism! Biology Major Scholarships and College Funding  By : Veronica Krully College biology majors may be preparing for a variety of careers. They could be future doctors or veterinarians. A biology major could be a university professor or a wildlife scientist. And they could leave school with a mountain of debt. Helping Children See Math From Different Perspectives  By : Don Alexander By giving a student a picture of what needs to be done, you have successfully led him through steps that need to take place, rather than rote memorization or doing it in their "head." Raising School Spirit  By : Jimmy Cox The Pep Rally is one of the most effective activities in moulding school spirit and school loyalty. It also instills various elements of sportsmanship into the student body and has a definite part in a secondary school curriculum. Using this article will help you to raise your school spirit! Midlink Magazine: A Must Have Subscription for the Middle School Teacher  By : Don Alexander Midlink Magazine is to be an outlet for students, ages eight to eighteen, to submit and review art and writing. It is an award-winning magazine that is nonprofit It is sponsored by North Carolina State University and the University of Central Florida. Top Career Web Sites for Children and Teens  By : Mary Askew Career assessments and tests help you explore who you. Career books and web sites give you a glimpse of the world of work. Free career information is available on web sites. Some writers have written facts for children and teens. These web sites use graphics, multimedia presentation, activities, and other techniques to expand our knowledge of careers. Everyone Needs A Mentor, But Especially the Bilingual Student  By : Don Alexander Everyone needs a mentor, but especially the bilingual student. It doesn't matter the languages or racial background, these students need encouragement to utilize the gift of two languages. How A Child Thinks Regarding Moral Issues  By : Don Alexander Children who are six years old have a vocabulary from eight thousand to fourteen thousand words. Truly, this can be very surprising to anyone who is listening to a six year old child. Not only are six year olds better conversationalists than younger ages, but they are more aware of their surroundings. Elementary School Career Education - The Need, Basics, Examples, and Guidelines  By : Mary Askew Elementary school career education programs develop self-worth, awareness, and decision making strategies. Schools use age-appropriate materials that match the students' developmental levels. School programs report higher academic achievement. There are a variety of career education resources. How To Develop Self-Esteem in Five Year Olds  By : Don Alexander As Erik Erikson pointed out, young children's self-concept is largely defined by the range of skills that demonstrate their independence and initiative kindergartners jump at almost any opportunity to show that "I can do it" attitude. Cultural Diversity in the Classroom Equals Language Success!  By : Don Alexander Diversity represents the richness and uniqueness of human life. It is something that is valued and shared with children that teachers encounter on a day to day basis. Multicultural education hopes to prepare children for a diverse society in which different languages and customs abound. Motor Skill Development in Five Year Olds: A Must Read for the Kindergarten Parent  By : Don Alexander The most obvious physical developments are changes in body size and shape. More crucial changes involve the maturation of the brain and central nervous system. This maturation allows the mastery of motor skills that sets the five year old apart from a toddler. Using "Journals" to Develop Purposeful Writing in the Classroom  By : Don Alexander I can remember when journal writing was a must do all the way up to attending high school. When I entered college, journals became non-mandatory. What a shame. The Six Reasons for Teaching English  By : Don Alexander Literacy is the ability to read and write. What is so important about literacy is that it communicates the written word from one person to another in an intelligible manner. Without literacy, there is no progress in academics or any other field. Moral Development Theory: Understanding Childhood Behaviors  By : Don Alexander Early childhood development IS the time most moral behavior and development occur in moral reasoning. How a U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Would Teach Writing  By : Don Alexander Drill sergeants would do repetition, model, and show their soldiers how to make a paragraph They would do so in a manner that would command attention and they would lead by example. No one would dare stop or interrupt them in the process of teaching. Teaching Children Reverence for the English Language  By : Don Alexander The English language has clearly changed in pronunciation over the years. For example, the sentence, "Mom, do you wish me to unload the groceries?" is now said shorter like: "Ma, do ya want me to get the bags?" In our fast past society, we sometimes forget to utilize proper English and indeed some of us have forgotten to use it at all. Raising a Computer Savvy Kid  By : Sarah Jones Reasons why your child needs to know about technology and computers What Type of School Fundraiser to Avoid  By : Alec Moreland The type of Fundraiser to avoid when students are involved is the donation based fundraiser. Science Fair Projects -- Weird Topics, Cool Projects!  By : Mort Barish Science explains some pretty strange facts! Looking for a different science fair project? Look here for funny, weird and wonderful science projects! Science Fair Projects -- Pollution and the Environment!  By : Mort Barish Is your family polluting the environment? Are there ways to change habits and stop pollution? Find out if you're guilty of polluting and how to stop it. A great science fair project idea! Science Experiments - Amazing Physics Facts!  By : Mort Barish Physics is amazing! It makes the stars shine every night and the sun shine every day, and it makes a your favorite basketball player seemingly fly while dunking the ball! Color Your Child a Genius  By : Sarah Jones Use coloring books to help your child excel academically. Science Experiments - Amazing Cockroaches  By : Mort Barish Before you step on that cockroach consider this, they were here before humans and are likely to remain long after we're gone. Science experiments reveal the amazing enduring cockroach! Science Experiments and Chemistry Chuckles  By : Mort Barish Do you find Chemistry funny? These chemistry facts will make laugh. Science experiments can be fun with a Chemistry chuckle. Science Experiments -- Left, Right or Hair Brained?  By : Mort Barish Are you more creative or analytical or both? Did you ever wonder why? The answer may lie in your brain! Find out how your brain controls who you are in this fun science experiment! Science Experiments - Are Computers Stupid?  By : Mort Barish Computers do a lot of our thinking for us so how can they be stupid? This science experiment peels back the computer's cover and reveals the truth! Science Experiments - Are Rocks Really Solid?  By : Mort Barish Solid as a rock is a popular expression but are rocks really as solid as we believe? This Earth science experiment will reveal the truth about this popular notion. Putting Together A P.E. Demonstration  By : Jimmy Cox It is not necessary that a great deal of extra work be done in putting on a gym demonstration as almost all the numbers are regular parts of the school's physical education program. Giving A Proper P.E. Demonstration  By : Jimmy Cox In order that the audience will have a complete understanding of the purpose of your physical education demonstration and be able to grasp the meaning of each activity, it is necessary to have a leader describe the program as it moves along. Learning Style Exercise Help Identify Root Causes for Learning Disabilities  By : Paul Counts Identifying the deep and underlying causes of learning disabilities doesn't have to be difficult. A Learning Style Exercise can help individual pinpoint potentially weak cognitive skills which can cause learning disabilities. Torrance Schools Prepare For Fundraising Changes  By : Alec Moreland As of July 1, 2007 California Senate Bill 12, which mandates sweeping changes in what snacks may be present on campuses, will go into effect. Different Types of Learning Disabilities  By : Jane Saeman What are some of the common learning disabilities you should be aware of if you have children? Learning Assessments Pinpoint Potential Learning Disabilities  By : Paul Counts A learning assessment is the first step in the right direction to help your child overcome common learning disabilities. Reducing Violence in Schools Through Metal Detectors  By : CHARLES MCLEAN Schools do not have to have a full-blown security system to protect students from violence. By simply allowing teachers and other school faculty to use hand held metal detectors teachers and school staff are able to reduce the number of students who bring guns, knives and other weapons into the classroom. California School Nutrition Day of Reckoning  By : Alec Moreland Sometimes nutrition change is gradual, and sometimes it happens literally overnight. Very soon, the dietary habits and practices of California Public Schools will be forever changed. School Nutrition Laws Confuse Fundraising Groups  By : Alec Moreland Do you know the laws of your regarding foods allowed on High School campuses for fundraising purposes? Chances are that you have no idea. Benefits Of Music Education For Your Child  By : Louis Zhang The benefits of music education are well documented: the right music in the right setting changes moods from negative to positive, it improves interpersonal communication skills and also develops intelligence. No wonder music education is increasingly popular. Benefits of Single Parent Involvement in Child Education  By : Louis Zhang Single parent involvement in child education is a challenge. Single parents feel they may not be able to contribute to their child's learning or to their child's school because of endless commitments to work, time constraints and financial struggles. This article tells you how you can be involved and why it's important for your child. Healthy Product Oriented Fundraising  By : Alec Moreland When fundraising and planning fundraisers, you're constantly learning and improving. However, there are two constants: Each fundraiser should be Healthy and based on a product. Do You Know Your Child's Learning Style?  By : Jane Saeman Every child 'learns' or processes information in a different way. Do you know how your child does? A How-To Guide For Healthy Fundraising  By : Alec Moreland Success or failure in fundraising has as much to do with planning as anything else. While there are different ways to go about creating Learning Disabilities and Late Intervention  By : Jane Saeman Finding out about a learning disability at any stage in your life is good because then it can be dealt with. Am I Able to Reduce Test Anxiety?  By : Jane Saeman What are the steps needed to reduce my test anxiety symptoms? And College Education for All  By : Stephanie Foster The school system is a mess. Is the focus on preparing students for college the right idea? "Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed" Stops Bullying At School  By : Don L Wright Bullying in the schools is recognized as an enormous problem that affects millions of school children each day. This article tells the story of an elementary school that replaced bullying with 15,000 good deeds and changed the atmosphere of the whole school. Using Audio Books in the Classroom  By : Kelvin Ho Although originally designed for entertainment or motivational purposes, audio books are now used by many educators who have discovered the advantages of providing audio content to students who struggle with learning for various reasons. Private Schools Offer A Lot Of Advantages That Your Child May Not Recieve In Public School  By : Ray La Foy Before you discount private schools because of the potential costs, consider the fact that many local private schools only cost a little more than day care, and the expenses seem a bit more feasible. The fact of the matter is there are very good private schools that don't cost an arm and a leg. Are Private Schools Right For Your Kids?  By : Ray La Foy Making the choice between private schools and public ones is a personal choice, but it's also one that can be quite costly. Even if money isn't an issue, it's a good idea to look at some of the pros and cons of both private and public schools before proceeding. What To Do When you Get a Surprise Grade  By : Jane Saeman How to make sure that no "surprise" grades show up on your report card. Listening Is an Ignored Communication Skill  By : Jane Saeman How to become a better listener. Learning Disabilities and Early Intervention  By : Jane Saeman Spotting trouble with your child early will help in the long run. The Shape of Things--The Skills Required to be a Great Geometry Tutor  By : Jane Saeman Geometry is in a class of math by itself and requires certain skills! Does Your Student Have Homework Overload?  By : Jane Saeman Homework, sports, other extra-curricular activities all cut into family time after school. Here's a solution to more time together. How to Find a Good Calculus Tutor  By : Jane Saeman Calculus is an entirely different type of mathematics than the previously learned algebra and geometry. Many students will need a tutor to make it through the classes. How to Organize for School Success  By : Jane Saeman Organization can be the key for your student's greater success and self-esteem. Dangerous Student Test Announced  By : Heyward Ewart With even the President lamenting "shocking acts of violence in schools" (AP Oct. 8), a new test has been developed and ready for trial to detect trouble in advance. Recommended Books About Learning Disabilities  By : Jane Saeman If you have a child that has learning disabilites I am sure that you need help sifting through the vast assortment of books on the subject. Teen Books About Learning Disabilities  By : Jane Saeman If your student has a learning diability there are some excellent books for them to guide them. Incorporating Education Into Your Summer Vacation  By : John Morris Parents no doubt realize that it is important to educate their children, but educate them when you are on summer vacation? Should You Consider Hiring a Spelling Tutor for Your Child?  By : Jane Saeman Is spelling a critical subject for students these days? A Buyers Guide For School Uniforms  By : John Morris In many cases, a uniform is superior to a regular dress code. Of course, that concept is now changing as more schools both the public and parochial ones are seeing the advantages of a uniform... What to Expect from a Calculus Tutor  By : Jane Saeman Calculus is an important and difficult course for high-schoolers and college students! Writers with Learning Disabilities  By : Jane Saeman People with learning disabilites can excel in life just as well as anyone else. Earn A High School Diploma Online  By : William Henniger Insight Online High School offers an alternative for students unable to make a traditional high school experience work for them. Advantages of In-Home Tutoring  By : Jane Saeman Why You Should Choose In-Home Tutoring vs. Group Tutoring at Storefronts How Free is the FAFSA?  By : Bill McCumber The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is free according to the U.S. Department of Education. It costs you nothing to fill out the form. But it costs families thousands of dollars in lost financial aid if done incorrectly. The Secret to 1st Grade Spelling  By : Dave Poon Handwriting, reading and of course, 1st grade spelling are among the basic things your child learns in school. These three are very important as your child's learning capacity with regard to these three aspects can make or break his learning habit and his learning desire as he matures. Why Should Your Student Study Extra Hard For The SAT Essay?  By : Rodney Daut There are three reasons to study hard for the SAT Essay. They all have to do with how admissions officers intend to use the copy of your student's essay that they will recieve. Accountability In Education  By : Denise Hummel The article addresses a recent international conference and the ways in which experts are trying to find a statistical methodology that is accurate and efficient in assessing the effectiveness of education internationally. Surviving the Teen Years  By : Cathy Warschaw How high school affects your future goals. Getting Hired Before the Interview  By : Cathy Warschaw Guidance and tips to high school seniors to prepare them for a job interview. The Tooth about Front Desk Work within the Dental Field  By : Cathy Warschaw High school seniors interested in entering the dental field.	Sign Up for a free account or learn more. 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