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Mathematics in Daily Life -
Chandrajeet Jeet (420)   Waxing eloquently on the basic importance of Mathematics in human life, Roger Bacon (1214-1294), an English Franciscan friar, philosopher, scientist and scholar of the 13th century, once stated: "Neglect of mathematics works injury to all knowledge, since he who is ignorant of it cannot know the... ( added 139 days 22 hours ago.) |
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Self Esteem In Children -
Alistair Owens (30)   It's off to school; hat, coat, school books, dinner money and a great slice of trepidation are ready. Our ability to learn may be linked to intelligence and concentration, but the greatest influence is the feeling of well-being. Self Esteem plays a critical role in commitment and our ability... ( added 141 days 1 hour ago.) |
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How We Must Rally to the Support of Teachers -
 - Alistair Owens (30) In this age of technological advance there is now some really practical support parents can give to teachers. The huge range of educational games and educational toys played in class can be used equally at home giving further support the child and teacher. Whilst this is seen as a significant... ( added 157 days 7 hours ago.) |
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Academic Organizer - 3 Tips for No More Zeroes - Get Homework Assignments Complete -
Columbia Jones (87)   Columbia Jones Is your child turning in late or incomplete homework assignments? Does he dread report cards, knowing that his low homework grades are pulling down good test scores? To be sure students complete assignments on time, the first critical step is to bring home all the teachers' assignment... ( added 157 days 23 hours ago.) |
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High School Fundraising: Focus — High School Newspapers -
- Michael Crooks (904)   Michael Crooks  I was recently asked to present to a high school newspaper class. As with everything I do, I wanted to give my presentation a creative twist on the usual. While the result of my thinking is a great fundraising concept for high school newspapers, the concept applies to the adult world as well. The... ( added 166 days 12 hours ago.) |
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Metamorphic Rocks -
Claudia Mann (173) Metamorphic Rocks are rocks that have changed form due to heat and pressure. Metamorphic comes from the Greek words meta and morph. Meta means change and morph means form. So we get metamorphic meaning to change form. Metamorphic rocks were once sedimentary, igneous or even other metamorphic... ( added 168 days 11 hours ago.) |
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My Social Studies Teaching Philosophy -
Kristen Zadina (122) The many disciplines of social studies allow for greatly differing opinions and perspectives and I will encourage my students to share all of their different ideas, so that I may create an atmosphere or open-mindedness and enlightenment. The most important aspect of teaching social studies to... ( added 187 days 12 hours ago.) |
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How to Teach Math (Elementary Math) -
- mathandchess (2,146)   mathandchess Yesterday I was teaching a grade one girl and she had some trouble to figure out the answers with questions such as ? + 5 = 11 but when given the question 6 + 5 to her, she could do it with ease. So clearly the reverse thinking presents a bit difficulty to her. She does not have any learning... ( added 205 days 23 hours ago.) |
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Science Fair Project – Wind Energy -
- Mort Barish (465)  Science fair projects on energy is a great project. Everyone is looking for a viable energy source. Wind energy is a source that many are trying. Some people are against wind energy because they think wind generators are ugly and dirty. The fact is that compared to mountain top removal coal... ( added 212 days 22 hours ago.) |
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Math Games For Kids -
Sarah J Holt (497) Looking for a fun and exciting way to teach math concepts to children? Increase motivation and learning in a way that is enjoyable and pleasant by using the following math games for kids. A Book Scavenger Hunt This is a game that teaches counting and ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd...).... ( added 233 days ago.) |
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Teaching Jobs Overseas for Couples -
Kelly Blackwell (610)  Kelly Blackwell Teaching couples are very popular with international school recruiters for many reasons but the main one is that couples can often work out cheaper to hire in the long run. This article however, is all about teaching jobs overseas from the viewpoint of the teaching couples, rather than the... ( added 247 days 8 hours ago.) |
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How My Son Andrew Ho Became a Chess Master -
- mathandchess (2,146) mathandchess My son Andrew was interested in chess when he was a bit over 5 years old and at that time my chess knowledge was zero. I thought it was an interesting project if I could learn chess together with him so I went to the Canada Vancouver library and borrowed a few chess books and started to teach him... ( added 248 days 20 hours ago.) |
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K-12 Fundraising Ideas: Simple Branded Items -
- Michael Crooks (904) Michael Crooks In an earlier article, "K-12 Fundraising Ideas: The Emerging Trend In Raising Funds", I explored how shifting to quality branded items that are relevant to a school's fan and parent base can boost school fundraising efforts. The need for more effective and profitable fundraising dictates that... ( added 278 days 22 hours ago.) |
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International School Job Fair Survival Secrets -
- Kelly Blackwell (610) Kelly Blackwell International school job fairs can be a zoo. Learn how to survive and thrive with these 5 easy to follow tips. The keys to landing a teaching job abroad are - knowing what youre doing and being prepared Attending international school job fairs can be a harrowing experience, but are an... ( added 306 days 10 hours ago.) |
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6 Secrets to Paying for Your Child's College Education, Without Spending Your Life Savings or Going Broke -
Brandon Hansen (42)  Brandon Hansen Parents of college bound kids generally have one major concern - How in the world are they going to pay for it. If you are the parent of a college bound child you have every right to be concerned since the average cost of a 4-year college education today is between $40,000 and $120,000 If... ( added 338 days 23 hours ago.) |
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World Kindness Week: Teaching Children Random Acts of Kindness -
Dianna Kersey (150) Official Santa Mail is sponsoring a global launch event to encourage educators everywhere to teach children about Random Acts of Kindness. Please Note: This is NOT a faith based affiliation or Christmas Holiday campaign. Any student of any faith, of any country is welcome to learn about Random... ( added 340 days 15 hours ago.) |
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So You Think Candy Corn isn't All That Good for Kids? Do the Math and Find Out -
Gaylene Davis (665) Does all that sugar in candy corn have you interested if it is good for your children? In some ways, it just might be. Candy corn just might boost thinking skills and improve grades! After they've had plenty, have your children use the sweet treats for some math lessons this Halloween season.... ( added 343 days 13 hours ago.) |
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The Magic number 1 -
- mathandchess (2,146) mathandchess The numeral 1 in math is a magnificent number. It simplifies computational procedure when used properly and yet it becomes redundant in some cases. So while 1 is very useful it also can cause problems if not handled carefully. How useful is 1? Take a look at the following examples. 1 can be used... ( added 1 year 31 days ago.) |
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Teaching Jobs Abroad and Police Clearance Certificates -
Kelly Blackwell (610) Kelly Blackwell Police clearance certificates are as important to international teachers as their passports. Why? Without a police clearance certificate many countries will not allow teachers to work with children. The clearance certificate goes by many different names; what you’re looking for is an official... ( added 1 year 107 days ago.) |
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International School Teaching and Overcoming Culture Shock -
Kelly Blackwell (610) Kelly Blackwell Culture shock is the term used to describe how people feel when they are exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life, and the feeling of disorientation and separateness they experience. It’s a condition that every international teacher feels in varying degrees, whether they’re new to teaching... ( added 1 year 114 days ago.) |
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The Jurassic Period - More Than Just Dinosaurs -
Claudia Mann (173) The J urassic Period lasted more than 60 million years. It began after the Triassic Period about 206 million years ago and lasted until 144 million years ago at the beginning of the Cretaceous period. It is often called the Age of the Dinosaurs. The climate of this period was warm and stable. ... ( added 1 year 131 days ago.) |
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Chess and Geometry – Teaching Kindergarten Chess -
- mathandchess (2,146) mathandchess After researching the relationship between chess and math for over 10 years, I conjecture that chess is a geometry-based game, which particularly is related to the concept of symmetry. So the way to teach a very young child is perhaps to point out the meaning of symmetry in a practical way, not... ( added 1 year 133 days ago.) |
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Making ESL Learning Fun for Preschool Children -
Shelley Vernon (1,155) The right ESL pre-k teaching tools can make learning easier and more fun. Take, for example, the research work of Dr. Howard Gardner who came up with the theory of multiple intelligences. This essentially rules out the idea that the best way for children to learn is by sitting at a table doing... ( added 1 year 165 days ago.) |
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Honoring Women's History Month -
Freda J. Glatt, MS (137) All around the world, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8. From small, informal gatherings to large, highly-organized events, this day honors women of the past, present, and future as it inspires all women to achieve their full potential. For Women's History Month, then, let's pay... ( added 1 year 167 days ago.) |
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Using Stories in the Preschool ESL Classroom -
Shelley Vernon (1,155) Do you want to start using stories in the preschool ESL classroom but don't know where to start? There are many great pre-k activities for ESL classrooms, including games, but it's also very important to not discount the power of stories. Whether you're reading a classic book, making up a story... ( added 1 year 172 days ago.) |
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