Three hours and forty-five minutes!" that's what Julie said when I told her how long the New SAT was. "And I have to study Critical Reading, Vocabulary, Math, Grammar and Writing!" she added. "Yes," I said. You've got to study all of that. "Well, I'll just prioritize by focusing on the important stuff like the Math, Reading, Vocabulary and Gram

Selecting the right desk for children is extremely important. They need a quiet place that has lots of room for books, crayons, pencils and paper storage. Children need a place to work, get organized and learn good study habits. This spot should be selected with the interests and desires of the student in mind. Choosing the right desk will set

An international student is a student that holds a foreign (non-U.S.) passport. There are many reasons why boarding school is a popular option for international students around the world. Many international students would like to attend college or university in the United States, but find it difficult to do so. They may lack the proper guidance

Would you waste money on an opera ticket for this guy? 'Of course I love opera,' he said, foot tapping restlessly. Research has shown that the old adage is true: Actions (such as a foot tapping) do speak louder than words. So when we write, we should 'show' with actions, not 'tell' with words. Kids like to state outright: 'Michael was in a b

The Number Devil by Hans M. Enzensberger is an attractive and imaginative book for children that teaches math wonderfully and redefines the concept of "showing your work." In fact, throughout the bulk of the book, children are led by Robert and his devilish guide--into some of the most beautiful sites of mathematical discovery. Robert has a lot

In our basement is a place for our kids to learn and create. It's not a fancy space, but it's practical, spacious and kid friendly. A kids' art and craft desk, a computer just for children, a piano keyboard, a bucket of instruments, an easel, and two kids' tables with kid sized chairs fill the space. The floor underneath our "Learn and Create Sp

Communication between parents and teachers is essential to the success of the students. Often, the only time communication takes place is at parent-teacher conferences. For that reason, it is essential that teachers learn to effectively manage parent-teacher conferences in order to obtain the most benefit from the communication that occurs. Th

Once the puppet theatre curtain opens, language, reading and comprehension skills converge as meaningful learning takes a front row seat! Puppet theaters promote literacy and a love for learning. From young children building pre-reading skills, to high school students developing higher level cognition, puppet theaters are a stage for hands-on-lea

You're outside in the yard with your family or at the local park. Maybe you're hanging out with your friends at the mall or skate park. A typical beautiful day; having fun, keeping busy, staying healthy. But wait! What are you breathing in as you go about your typical day? Everyday you are breathing the air around you, wherever you happen to be. Yo

My niece was visiting last week, and when we played a board game, I noticed she was making lots of mistakes that virtually proved she had a vision problem. I knew, if they did not get it fixed right away, it could hurt her grades or even have her labeled as ADD/ADHD. She was going back to school the following week, so I asked her lots of que

Here is a great idea for a science fair project. All you have to do is to research the various languages in the world and memorize just a few words from each one of them. Shouldn't be too hard! In Italian it is "Buon Giorno". In French "Bon Jour". In Israel "Bokar Tov". In Spain it is "Buenos Dias". Don't lose heart. There are only a few m

Today, the tutoring services are plentiful. There is also the number of tutoring franchises that have now sprung up in the strip malls, the online tutoring, as well as the more traditional tutoring. But how to make the informed choice about which type of the tutoring service to make use of? Here are some tips for selecting the best. 1. Do your i

I recently attended a panel discussion regarding the devastating problem of Drug Use and Crime in Metro-Vancouver, BC. The mediator at this panel's discussion suggested erroneously that drug prevention has failed. Drug and Alcohol education isn't done in Canada or the USA in significant quantity and quality to make significant differences. Most pu

Reading to kids is a time honored tradition for most parents. It's a practice that's been handed down from generation to generation and is one that is valued by both children and parents alike not only for the entertainment value, or a component of a bedtime routine, but also as a chance to spend quality time undisturbed by the normal stresses and

The personal college essay is often difficult. What can you say about yourself that will take up 500 or 1,000 words? Does the idea of such writing make you anxious? Fear not, the personal essay process may not be as arduous as you think! An admissions advisor or committee will pay careful attention to your personal essay. This will give them a g