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Environmental Education for Kids
Learning to care for the environment should not be simply part of the school’s science program. Parents can teach their children about the environment through family choices; children can learn to care for their environment even before they understand the reasons behind what they are doing, going beyond just recycling paper and cans.
Autism-Only School Environments
Autism-Only School Environments Yet another article has inspired me to blog about a new topic. Is an autism-only schooling environment better or worse for a child on the autism spectrum? What a great discussion topic. My son was in a typical high school general education environment (a large school). He had two accommodations (down from…
San Diego Zoo’s Super Addictive (Educational) Tiger Trail Game
Do your kids love to swipe your phone to play games? Next time they reach for your gadget, download “Tiger Trail,” the latest iOS app from The San Diego Zoo Safari Park and RED Interactive.The game introduces the exotic world of the Sumatran tiger – a critically endangered species facing various threats in their natural environment, the most serious of which is poaching. Players have to guide their tiger around traps while also collecting food …
Support Education and Win a Freebie!
Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need. – Khalil Gibran Can money buy happiness? Yes, according to Harvard Business School – as long as you are spending the money on somebody else. Generosity is good for you. Thats the surprising(?) result of a recent study of 136 countries. No matter what their economic level, from Uganda to Canada, people around the globe consistently reported greater feelings of positivity and wellbeing from helping others – even the memories of the good deed made them feel happy.
Organization for a Great Education
From the moment your child beings going to school, he will start to develop study habits and skills that will remain with him throughout the rest of his academic career. Organization is a skill that is difficult for many students and it’s learned over time. Here are some ways to help your child learn and develop organizational skills at school and at home.