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How to Not Kill Houseplants
Few things are worse than purchasing a houseplant only for it to die after a few weeks. Keeping a houseplant healthy isn’t as difficult as it may seem, even if you don’t naturally have a green thumb.
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How to Attract and Catch Fireflies
Few things are as magical in the summertime as fireflies lighting up the night sky. Here's how to attract fireflies to your yard without negatively impacting their populations.
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What Are the Major Components of Soil? (From Silt to Loam)
A healthy garden starts with healthy soil. Learn about your soil's qualities and how you can improve the soil in your garden.
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Maximizing Your Garden's Potential with Perennials
Smart gardeners understand the benefits of planting blow with a big impact. Choose sun-loving, carefree perennials, like candytuft and geraniums, to upgrade your yard without negatively impacting your budget.
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How to Visit Atlanta Like a Local: 5 Must-See Places in ATL
Don't get caught up visiting all the basic tourist attractions when in Atlanta, GA. Instead, visit the city like the locals do and check out places like the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Piedmont Park, the College Football Hall of Fame, The BeltLine, and Lanier Islands.
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Tips and Tricks for Attracting Birds to Your Yard
During the fall and winter months, it’s easy for gardeners to be discouraged by the lack of life in the garden. But these dismal months are a great time to invest interest in birds. Here's how to encourage them to visit your yard.
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Instructions for Making a Scarecrow
Whether you choose to install a scarecrow to protect your plants from pesky critters, or just want to decorate your yard (or porch) for autumn, building a scarecrow is easy! All you need are a few simple supplies.
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How to Build a Fire Pit
Few things are as cozy on an autumn night as gathering around a fire pit. Even when the weather isn't chilly, I can’t wait to get the kids outside to just relax around a fire.
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How to Create an Herb Garden in Your Home
From setting the right temperature to choosing the proper soil, this guide will provide you with all the basic information you need to start growing an herb garden in your own home.
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How to Create a Succulent Container Garden
Succulents are unusual plants because they can store water in their leaves and/or stems. Because succulents store moisture in their structure, they can tolerate extended periods of drought and are a perfect plant for a new or forgetful gardener.
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Characteristics of a Healthy Lawn
Homeowners take pride in a good-looking lawn for good reason. A healthy lawn doesn’t happen without effort, but it doesn’t need to be as labor-intensive as some people make it out to be. Here are tips for helping your yard look perfect.
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How to Cut Back and Divide Perennials
Herbaceous perennials (plants that die in the cold winter months but bloom again in the spring) are a gardener’s friend. Learn simple strategies for care, cutting back and dividing these lovely plants.
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Common Pests and Problems of Perennial Plants
As the name might suggest, annuals have only one growing cycle. But perennials will grow for a season, die down during the colder months, and grow again in the spring. Properly identifying issues will not only keep your garden beautiful but will limit problems of pests and disease.
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How to Store Bulbs, Corms and Tubers for the Winter
Everyone enjoys a spring-blooming flower, but blooms from bulbs, corms, or tubers require a little more tender loving care than the average flower. These perennials require cold storage during the cold winter months to ensure they are protected from freezing and frost. Here's how to keep them safe!
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How to Attract Beneficial Wildlife to Your Garden
Not all the critters in your garden are pests. In fact, many play a beneficial part in a healthy garden. Learn how to make your garden attractive to helpful bugs and animals.
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How to Encourage Butterflies to Visit Your Garden
Healthy gardens feature plants and creatures alike. Not only are butterflies fun to look at, but they also beneficial to your garden by helping to pollinate flowers. Here are a few simple things you can do to encourage these creatures to visit your garden.
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How to Encourage Pollinating Bees in Your Garden
While you may not want bees inside your home, insects in the garden are friends! Learn how to encourage pollinating bees to populate your garden!
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Tips for Buying Healthy Plants
Learn how to get the most value for your money by purchasing healthy plants and nurseries, grocery stores and gardening centers. Purchasing a plant that will survive more than a few days isn't too difficult when you know what to look for!
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How to Check Your Soil's pH Without Purchasing a Soil Testing Kit
Understanding the type of soil you have will allow you to be a more successful gardener. But how does one get to know more about their soil? By conducting a soil pH test, of course!
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Why You Should Test Your Soil
Running into trouble with the soil quality in your garden? Test your soil! Apply these soil testing techniques to increase the odds of a successful garden.
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How to Care for the Coleus Plant
Consider elevating the drama in your garden palette with punches of color using the coleus plant, which comes in bright pinks, purples, reds, yellows, and (of course) greens. Here are some tips and tricks for taking good care of these lovely plants!
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How to Care for Monkey Grass
Monkey grass, also known as mondo grass, makes a great addition to almost any garden thanks to its versatility and its low-maintenance, pest-resistant properties. But like any other plant, it also requires some care.
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Fun Things to Do and Places to Eat in Navarre Beach, Florida
Navarre, Florida, is a hidden gem of the Gulf Coast. Nestled between two larger tourist destinations, Pensacola and Destin, Navarre sometimes gets overlooked as a beach town. I’m here to tell you to give Navarre a chance.
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How to Care for a Kalanchoe Plant
The kalanchoe plant is beloved by florists and plant lovers for its upright-growing, tight-clustered blooms. A fairly low-maintenance plant, the kalanchoe can bloom almost any time of year. Learn how to care for this delightful plant in this article.
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How to Plant Camellias in the Garden
Learn how to plant camellias in your garden for a burst of color in an unexpected time of the year with little to no maintenance.
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How to Care for Croton Plants
The croton is a leafy, small-flowering plant with vibrant colors that you can add to your garden or inside your home. Learn the basics of croton plant care, including planting, propagating, pruning, and more.
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How to Care for Hyacinths
The hyacinth is an unusual flower because of its cluster of flowers and fresh scent. It is most successfully grown in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.
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How to Grow a Dwarf Apple Tree
If you love the idea of growing your own apples but don’t have a lot of space, consider planting a smaller tree. Here's how to grow, care for, and harvest dwarf apple trees.
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How to Care for Blueberry Bushes
Learn all you need to know to plant blueberry bushes in your yard, from choosing the best variety for your location to harvesting the berries.
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How to Care for Gardenias
A staple of any good southern garden, gardenias are fairly hardy and can withstand hot weather. Learn how to care for your gardenias, whether they're planted outdoors or in a pot.
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How to Grow English Ivy
English ivy is a great choice for homeowners who want a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant. Here's how to plant it or grow it from a cutting.
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How to Grow Pineapple Plants
Pineapple adds a certain tropical element to any meal. Not only does pineapple add a splash of color to your food, it also adds a great burst of flavor and vitamins. When you grow pineapples in the home you won’t have to wait until they go on sale to add them to your menu.
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How to Plant Pansies in the Garden
Pansies are a staple in the fall and winter because of their bright colors and cold-weather hardiness. This article will provide all the information you need to grow beautiful pansies in your garden.
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How to Care for Tiger Lilies
Known for their bright color and speckled spots, tiger lilies are great low-maintenance flowers for your garden. Here's how to grow them and protect them from pests.
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How to Make a Candy Bouquet
Candy bouquets are sweet gifts. Learn how to make one for someone special.
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How to Grow & Care for Tomatoes
If you are new to summer gardening tomatoes might be a great starter plant. Not only are tomatoes fairly low maintenance, but you tend to get a good return on investment with quick growing crop.
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How to Care for Tuberous Begonias
The Begonia plant is quite versatile. It is available in a variety of colors and sizes and can be grown indoors, outdoors in window boxes, in garden beds, or in hanging baskets. Varieties grown outdoors can grow between six inches to three feet tall.
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How to Care for an Aloe Vera Plant
Looking for a low-maintenance plant that doubles as something useful? Aloe vera may just be the plant for you. Learn how to replant aloe vera, harvest its gel, and more.
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Low-Sugar Easter Basket Ideas
Don't load your kids' Easter baskets with chocolate. Consider alternatives to candy! Here's what you need to know.
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How to Care for the Gerbera Daisy
If you like bright pops of color in your yard or garden, consider planting the Gerbera daisy, a bloom famous for its distinctive circular shape and a long stem. Learn how to plant, water, and winterize your Gerbera, so it stays upright and colorful with no drooping leaves.
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Fun Things to Do in and Around Atlanta, GA
Atlanta was burned to the ground during the Civil War, but since then, the city and surrounding area have blossomed. Discover the fun activities this area has to offer!
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How to Care for Sunflowers and Harvest Their Seeds
Although sunflowers are traditionally thought of as a summer or fall bloom, you can actually plant sunflowers once all likelihood of frost has passed. Once the bloom is spent, harvest the seeds for snacking using the instructions below.
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How to Care for and Harvest Lavender Plants
If you want to add a splash of color and fragrance to your garden while attracting beneficial insects like bees and butterflies, consider planting lavender.
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How to Plant and Care for Calla Lilies
Did you know that the colorful bloom of the calla lily isn’t really a flower? It is actually a modified leaf called a spathe. Learn more about the calla lily and how to grow your own in either a container or your garden.
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How to Care for the Burning Bush Plant
Add spectacular color to your garden with the flaming red “burning bush” that changes from dark green to bright red almost overnight. Here's how to care for this plant.
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How to Care for Tulip Trees
If you love the classic spring tulip flower, you’ll be sure to love the tulip tree for its grand stature, fanciful bloom, and brightly colored leaves.
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How to Care for Azaleas in Your Garden
Azaleas are a great addition to any garden because of their brightly colored bloom and easy maintenance. Learn how to repot azaleas, grow them from cuttings, and more.
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How to Care for Carnations
Carnations are known as a traditional flower, often used as a gift on Mother's Day. Learn how to grow carnations from seed or cutting, and how to maintain them.
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How to Care for an Easter Cactus (the Spring Cactus)
As the name implies, the Easter cactus (or spring cactus) typically blooms around Easter. Learn how to care for a spring cactus with this helpful guide.
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A Basic Guide to Easter Lily Care
As the name implies, Easter lilies often decorate homes and churches during the Easter season. These beautiful, large white blooms carry a heavy and sweet aroma. Follow these tips for Easter lily care.
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The Benefits of Composting (and How to Actually Make Compost)
Gardeners have long hailed the benefits of compost, commonly called "black gold," to help their plants grow and limit soil erosion.
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How to Measure Windows for Blinds or Curtains
Measuring your window to update some blinds or add draperies is easy, with the following tips. The hardest part of the whole process will be deciding upon the style and color of your new treatments.
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All About Cast Iron Cookware
Cast iron cookware isn't just for cowboys out on the range. Although cast iron has been around for a long time, modern kitchens also benefit from this versatile and strong cooking method.
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How to Plant Hydrangeas
Although hydrangeas are one of the quintessential flowers of the South they can effectively bloom in a variety of climates and locales. Learn how to care for and plant hydrangeas in your garden by following the tips below.
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How to Care for Tulips (From Selecting Bulbs to Planting)
Looking to add a pop to your garden this spring? Consider planting tulips in the fall! Caring for tulips will brighten your yard and bring a smile to your face.
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How to Save Money on LEGO Sets
Learn how to score rewards points for LEGO purchases and save money by visiting a LEGO store instead of a traditional big-box store.
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What are Learning Preferences?
Just as people have different personalities, they have different ways they prefer to learn too. Learn how you can integrate these preferences into everyday learning life.
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What Are 'Simple Machines'?
Simple machines are tools that use one movement to complete work, they also increase the amount of work someone is able to do without exerting a lot of effort; learn what everyday devices qualify.
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How to Effectively Use Teaching Aids in the Classroom
Visual aids enhance the classroom and learning experience, but only when used effectively. Learn how, when, and why you should use visual aids to help students understand concepts better.
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Field Trip Teaching Techniques
Field trips shouldn't just be an excuse to get out of the classroom. Use teaching techniques that help students retain information and learn using their senses.
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US Flag Rules and Etiquette
Did you know that there is a proper (and improper) way to display the US flag? This article will discuss proper flag etiquette, as well as the rules for displaying the flag of the United States.
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Simple Seed Science Activities
Teach kids about plants with these simple science activities. Few supplies needed.
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Fun Things to Do in Gwinnett County, Georgia
Located minutes away from Atlanta, Gwinnett County benefits from all the history of the south, the modernization of the big city, and the country feel of being miles away from the hustle and bustle.
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Fun Things to Do in Pensacola, Florida
Planning a trip to Pensacola or the surrounding area? Here's a list of things to do and places to see from a former local who still visits Pensacola.
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What is Gravity? (A Simple Explanation)
What is gravity and how does it work? This article gives a basic description of gravity, and provides two video explanations on the topic- perfect for use in the classroom or homeschool reference.
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How to Make Sparkly Playdough
Playdough is fun just about any time of the year. But when your kids are yearning to go play in the snow (and the weather won't cooperate) make this sparkly snow-like playdough as a substitute.
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How to Shrink a Chip Bag {a Recycling Science Craft}
When do recycling, science, and art (or jewelry, for that matter) collide? When making earrings from shrunken chip bags, of course! Make a craft for science's sake.
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How to Remove the Shell from an Egg {a Science Fair Project Idea}
Have you ever seen a naked egg? You know, an egg without its shell? Follow the instructions in this article to learn how to remove the shell from an egg, and other potential science fair ideas.
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Baby Proofing Your Home: What You Need to Keep Baby Safe
Keep your child safe with a few basic baby proofing suggestions. A concise list of products and helpful ideas all around the house. Includes two videos from home experts- Oosterhouse and Villa.
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Testing Nerve Sensitivity {an Activity for Kids}
Just how sensitive is your skin? You (and your students) can conduct a simple experiment to see how different parts of the body respond to touch and pressure.
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How to Collect & Record Data for a Science Experiment {tips for Science Fair Projects}
Learning how to accurately collect and record data will not only help create a successful science experiment, but it will allow your student to accurately use the scientific method.
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Making Bathtub Fizzie Balls {Science & Craft Experiment}
Science if fun, but you don't have to keep it limited to the classroom. In "Making Bathtub Fizzie Balls" you'll learn about chemical reactions, while having both fun and an educational experience.
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How to Plan a Successful School Field Trip
Field trips ought to be fun for all those involved, but just how can a trip become less stressful and more successful? Follow the simple tips in this article for steps to an effective and fun field trip.
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How to Harvest and Roast Sunflower Seeds
There is no need to buy sunflower seeds at the grocery store when you can dry roast seeds yourself. Harvesting and roasting your own seeds is fun and the perfect way to wrap up your summer growing season.
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Importance of Teachers Understanding Learning Preferences
Teachers who identity a student’s learning preference are more likely to connect with the student.
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Tips on How to Write an Essay
There is no reason to fear classroom writing assignments, such as essays and reports. Learn about the basic parts of an essay with the hints in this article.
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All About Healthy Hydrangeas
If you love the look of hydrangeas but are unsure how to keep them coming back year after year, look no further. Hydrangeas are simple to care for, and make a great addition to your garden, no matter what area of the country you live in.
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How to Write a College-Level Paper
Writing a college-level paper isn't rocket science, but it isn't easy either. Following (and reviewing) some of the guidelines in this article will help you write a great paper for the college professor.
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Tips for Working with a Demanding Boss
Dealing with a bad boss may be unbearable. But by following the simple tips in this article you may be able to repair the work relationship, and become more aluabel in your boss's eyes.
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Importance of Individual Education Plans for Students with Learning Disabilities
Individual Education Plans (IEP) pay special attention to the needs of the students. But just how important are catered plans? Read this article for a brief explanation of IEPs in the educational realm.
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Is Response to Intervention (RTI) Ready for Implementation?
What is RTI (Response to Intervention) and how should schools respond to this? Check out this article for brief information on if RTI is really ready for implement into the school system.
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Should Students with Cognitive Disabilities Be Expected to Demonstrate Academic Proficiency?
This article will discuss the nuances of the phrase 'academic proficiency'and explain why progress in any form is important to the educational process, particularly those with cognitive disabilities.
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Importance of Libraries
Sure, you think of books when you think of libraries, however books aren't the only reason to visit your local library.
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Does 'No Child Left Behind' Leave Some Students Behind?
Is 'No Child Left Behind' a help or hinderence to special education? Does it inadvertently leave some students behind? Check out this article for a brief opinion on the matter.
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Does IDEA 2004 Contain Substantial Changes from NCLB (No Child Left Behind)?
How does IDEA 2004 relate to No Child Left Behind (NCLB)? Check out this brief article for thoughts on how IDEA 2004 does not contain substantial changes from NCLB.
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Curriculum Change Plan — How to Implement a New School Curriculum
Have you ever considered what goes into implementing a new school curriculum? Even if it's just the introduction of a new textbook in one subject area, the teaching staff needs plenty of time to become accustomed to the books, and parents need to get a chance to "get on board" for the change. Check...
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How to Integrate Character Values into the Elementary Social Studies Classroom
The Southern culture is more than just the cotton fields and plantation mentality. Help students understand the culture better with some character building activies from this article.
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How to Select New School Curriculum: Questions to Consider
What questions should school administration and curriculum selection committees consider when looking for a new curriculum? This brief article gives a list of some suggested items.
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Implied Curriculum of a PE course vs. a Sports Program: What's the Difference?
What's the difference between a PE class and an after school sport's program? What's the difference between the implied curriculum? Check out this article for information on the strengths and weaknesses of a PE course's implied curriculum and the curriculum of sports program.
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How Teaching Perspectives Influence How One Approaches Learning
A perspective on educational practices, based upon three teachers I had over the course of my own educational career.
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Qualities of an Excellent School Curriculum
The effective teacher will consider his own teaching philosophy as well as the needs of the students when selecting how to implement a school curriculum.
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How Your Educational Philosophy Influences Curriculum Choices
Whiles student should of course be taught content in the classroom, success should be measured by how students learn to think and reason, notes Barton (2004).
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Importance of Curriculum Development and Teaching Philosophy
What's so important about curriculum development? Learn how a teacher's philosophy influences what he stresses in school curriculum.
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How Should Teachers React to Interruptions During the School Day?
Ideally the classroom will expereince no interruptions and the teacher will be able to teach everything she set out for the day. Realistically, interruptions are a daily ocurence. What can teachers do to limit interruptions, or at least react better when they happen? Read this brief article for a...
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How to Use a Rug Doctor Carpet Cleaning Machine
Need help getting your carpet looking new and fresh? Don't hire out the carpet cleaning, you can complete the process yourself with just a few hours and a few bucks. Check out this article for a video and steps on how to use a Rug Doctor cleaning machine.
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What is the CRCT?
The state of Georgia uses the CRCT (Criterion-Reference Competency Test) to determine if students have learned enough to progress on to the next grade level.
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Ideas For Teaching Students About Cardinal Directions
Looking for ideas on how to teach cardinal directions? Check out this article for a few simple ways to integrate cardinal directions into the classroom.
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About the Social Studies Cluster Group, Grades 3-5
What makes 3rd, 4th and 5th graders so unique with their learning needs? Check out this article for a brief explanation of this grade level's specific needs and how they learn best.
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What Group Should Influence School Curriculum Selection?
Who should select new school curriculum- parents, teachers, school administrators? Which stake holder has the most information on what will benefit students most? Read on for more info.
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Fourth Grade Social Studies Topics: What 4th Graders Should Learn
Ever wondered what the average 4th grade student should learn in the social studies classroom? Check out this article for a list of standards covereing map & globe skills, civics, goverenment, economics and US history.
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What 3rd Grade Students Should Learn in Social Studies Class
Ever wondered what third grade students learn about in the social studies classroom? Check out this article for a list skills and topics 3rd graders should know about.
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Test-Taking Tips for the College Student
Don't let the stress of tests keep you from doing well. Study for tests using the tips from this brief article; information based on Kanar's book for college students- 'The Confident Student
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What is Active Reading? {Learning How to Remember What You Read}
Classroom success is often dependent upon how much work the student is willing to put into class. Check out this article for ways teachers can help students read textbooks successfully.
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Learning Preferences & the Online Learner - Part 2
This article discuss the types of learning preferences, tendencies of learners, and ways that teachers can structure the online course to effectively teach to a range of student preferences.
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Learning Preferences & the Online Learner - Part 1
Not each student processes information in the same manner. So just how should teachers structure the online classroom to appeal to all students without favoring one learning preference over another?
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Why Teachers Should Lecture with a Purpose
Don't drone on during lecture time; lectures with a purpose. Helpful teaching hints from Nilson's book "Teaching At Its Best".
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Encouraging Students to be More Confident & Successful in the Classroom
A brief summary of part of Kanar's book, "The Confident Student". This hub centers around memory techniques and how students can learn to study more effectively.
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Basic Teaching Techniques for College Instructors
Effective teaching doesn't happen by accident. Learn how to be the best teacher possible by checking out this article, a text summary of Nilson's book "Teaching At Its Best"- a series of articles by this writer.
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Tips for Teaching College Students {Text Summary of Nilson's 'Teaching At Its Best', Chapters 22-28}
Help hold student interest during lecture time, improve student term papers, and improve your own use of visual aids with the hints in this article. Part of s series of Text Summaries on the Nilson book "Teaching At Its Best".
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Why Active Reading Helps You Remember What You Read {And Why Active Reading is so Important in a Study Session}
Have you ever read a page and then couldn't remember what you read? Then, this article is for you. Learn how to implement simple active reading techniques with the help from this article, based on Carol Kanar's book "The Confident Student".
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More Uses for Your IKEA Reusable Shopping Bag
Looking for ways to reuse a shopping bag? Check out this article for more info.
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Tips for Student Success {Helpful Hints from Kanar's 'The Confident Student'}
How do you become a more confident student? Check out the simple tips in this article, based on Kanar's book "The Confident Student".
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How To Take Responsibility of Your Educational Career
Not everyone will succeed in college, but everyone can do better. Check out this article, based on the Carol C. Kanar's book "The Confident Student" for tips on how to become a more confident learner.
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Kanar’s ‘The Confident Student’ Text Summary of Chapters 1-4
In “The Confident Student” Kanar (2011) discusses strategies for students to be successful in their college career. In this writer’s opinion, the book is more than just an introduction to college life, it helps students realize their full potential and make wise choices for their behavior and study...
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Highlights of Nilson's 'Teaching At Its Best' Chapters 1-11
As a teacher you know what to teach, but now you need to know HOW to teach to best reach students. This article based on the book "Teaching At Its Best" by Linda B. Nilson, chapters 1-11.
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Nilson's 'Teaching At Its Best' Text Summary of Chapters 1-11
How should a professor teach a college course? Check out this article for basic information and tips on teaching. Great info, particlarly for newly-hired teachers!
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The Implications of Cyber Bullying- Part 3
Relational aggression and cyber bullying is not a right of passage; it is harmful and degrading and can result in tragic consequences. This article, the final installment of a 3-part series.
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The Implications of Cyber Bullying- Part 2
This article will discuss what cyber bullying is, the thought process behind the tragedy, and what schools and parents can do to help limit the incidents. This is part 2 in a series.
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The Implications of Cyber Bullying- Part 1
Adolescents often fear being teased in school or being bullied on the playground, however modern adolescents also need to fear being bullied through their phone or online. Words can and do hurt and can leave a mark on the emotional growth of students far worse than a punch on the playground or a...
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Importance of a Biblical Foundation in Education — Part 2
Why should a teacher base his educational philosophy on the Bible? Check out this article (part 2 in a series)for my thoughts on the matter.
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How To Solve Math Word Problems
Don't let word problems get you down. Use the WHISK acronym to help you determine what to do when facing word problems in math class.
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Explanation of a Basic College Syllabus
A well-written syllabus benefits teacher and students alike. Based on information from Nilson's 'Teaching At Its Best'.
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How to Make a Yarn Ball Wreath
Let kids help you create a fun and functional yarn ball wreath. Depending on your child’s age, and how many balls you want to attach to the wreath, it should take you about an hour to complete the project. Check out this article for step-by-stpe instructions (and tips) to create a yarn ball wreath.
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How to Make Suede Place Mats
If you are looking for an easy no-sew project perfect for a housewarming gift, you are in luck. Suede place mats are ultra-chic and ultra-simple to create. Don’t think you are stuck using only brown tones either, synthetic suede (which is easier to work with and easier to clean) comes in a variety...
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How to Make a Corsage With Real Flowers
Why buy a corsage when you can easily make one yourself? Use this easy tutorial to quickly put one together!
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LEGO Building Events and Master Builders- How Your Kids Can Learn from LEGO Professionals
Do your kids love to play with LEGO bricks? Not only is it a great time-consuming (and quiet playing) option, it allows your child to think and create in a way that he normally doesn't. Consider visiting a local LEGO store for fun options and activities with master model builders. Check out this...
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Understanding VARK Learning Preferences, Part 2
Learning is not a passive experience. Just as each educator has his own worldview and style of teaching, each student has a set of preferred learning methods.
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Understanding VARK Learning Preferences, Part 3
Based on the concepts by Neil Flemings, this article discusses the pros and cons of teaching only to one learning preferences. It also discusses how to easily integrate the different learning styles into their normal classroom setting.
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Understanding VARK Learning Preferences, Part 1
There is no such thing as a standard learning style; not all students learn with the same methods. While a student learns by building upon what he already knows, he also learns from the prompting and leading of his instructor who facilitates the educational experience.
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Jane Addams' Significance in History and Education
How did Jane Addams impact society and education? Check out this article for background information on Addaams, and what inspired her to help others.
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A Brief Ideological Analysis of Karl Marx
Karl Marx is most commonly associated with communism, but what do you really know about Marx amd Marxism? Check out this article for info on the background of Marx, and who he worked with when forming his ideologies.
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Why the Protestant Reformation Emphasized Literacy
Literacy was important to the Protestant reformation in that it encouraged reading so that people could understand the Bible and the laws of the land.
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About Medieval Education
Learn more about medieval education with this brief article on the differences in education between the social clases.
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Differences between Plato and Socratic Educational Philosophies
What were the differences in educational theory between Plato and the Sophists? Check out this article for more information on where the theories differed.
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Horace Mann's Contributions to the Common School Movement
In early America, children were educated at the church and at home. It wasn't until the Common School Movement, that students were taught a common set of ideas.
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Froebel and Montessori's Methods of Early Childhood Education
Check out this article for information on how the kindergarten movement came to America, and how Froebel and Montessori measure up to eachother in methods and practices.
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Benjamin Franklin's Educational Philosophy
Despite the fact that Latin was taught to every student in school, Benjamin Franklin found the practice unnecessary. Read this brief article for reasons why.
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How to Make a Spool Doll
Don't throw away those empty spools from your sewing kit. Transform those wooden beauties into a craft for kids—a wooden spool doll. You and your child will enjoy creating and playing with the doll.
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How to Sort a Button Collection
Many people find button collecting fun, but don't just collect the buttons, sort them into specific types and styles for a collection worth of display. Check out this article for techniques that even the beginning button collector can master.
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Activities to Teach Kids About Body Measurements, Symmetry & Proportion
The human body is rather proportional. While most people know that their armspan, the distance from fingertip to fingertip, is about their height, there are other just as interesting body proportion facts. Read this article for tips on body symmetry and proportion.
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Bus Safety Rules
Help prevent injuries inside and outside the school bus with a few helpful hints in this article. Video included, tips from a school student.
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How Christians Educators Should Choose A School Curriculum
When serving on a curriculum selection committee you'll need to know why a 'neutral curriculum' isn't possible. Read on for info on what Christians should look for when choosing a new curriculum.
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What Is Dry Ice?
Do you know the difference between traditional "wet" ice and dry ice? Check out this article for interesting facts about dry ice as well as information on how to use it everyday or for special occasions alike.
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How to Pack a Healthy School Lunch
Packing your child's school lunch doesn't have to be a daunting task, and it doesn't have to be filled with sweets and preservatives just to be quick and simple. Check out this article for great ideas on how to prepare a healthy and quick school lunch everyday.
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Should Business Classes Teach Ethics?
Some business schools only teach ethics in one or two courses, however I think it should be integrated into the overall curriculum and in each coursework. Read this article for information on why I think this way, and for back-up from the Columbia Business School's Dean. This is a response to an...
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Save Money Grocery Shopping, Simple Tips to Help Stretch Your Budget
Everyone wants to save money at the grocery store, but not everyone knows how. Visit this article with simple tips and explanative videos that show you how to save money while grocery shopping.
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Motivating Your Child to Love Learning
Help your child enjoy school and learning with a few simple tips to help them forget about those first-day-of-school jitters.
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Should Schools Teach Ethics?
Do kids need to learn abouth ethics and values? Australian school systems seem to think so. Read this summary and evaluation of the article "NSW Govt. Rules Out Moving Ethics Classes" for more information on the pertinent topic.
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Six Simple Steps to Starting the New School Year Right
Don't shock children into a new schedule once school starts, start daily routines early to ease them into the school year.
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How to Motivate Students to Read
Reading is an important life skill, but kids may not comprehend the importance of it. Encourage them to become better readers, and even to love reading, with a few simple — yet effective – techniques.
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How to Teach The Different Parts of Speech
Do you know how to teach students about the parts of speech? It's simple when use the ters in their context and use plenty of examples. Check out this article for an example of how to use poetry with the parts of speech.
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Seven Steps to Better Oral Reading: How to Teach Kids to Read Expressively
While how well your child reads out loud doesn't necessarily dictate his comprehension, it is a good indicator. Help him understand what he reads better by teaching him better oral reading habits and how to speak expressively.
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Teaching Kids How to Write Stories
Help your child learn the essential elements of writing a story with something he'll always have with him — his hand! Check out this article for 5 simple things every story should have.
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How to Help Elementary Students Write & Proofread Papers
Is your student concerned about turning in papers and assignments? Help calm their fears with this article, a list of ten things to look for when proofreading their paper.
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Reading Comprehension Skills- How to Help Kids Understand What They Read
Learn how to sort information from textbooks and other written media to help improve their reading, studying and comprehension skills.
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Encouraging Better Spelling
You realize that proper spelling is important, but how do you convey that to the students in your class or your child at home? Check out this article that gives simple tips and techniques to encourage better spellers.
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How to Write a Book Report {tips for kids}
Do your students know what goes into writing a good book report? Help students learn about the vital parts of a book report by using a visual aid of an ice cream cone. Not only is ice cream delicious, it's a great tool for teaching what goes where in the report.
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Why Words Need the Silent 'E'
Help students better understand about the importance of the silent E in words with the facts and tips from this article.
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Should Schools Teach Etiquette or Ethics?
Should teachers teach etiquette? Sure, but more than etiquette, educators should instill ethics in their students. Check out this summary of the article "Education Should Promote Etiquette."
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What are Leadership Principles?
What makes a good leader, what about a good teacher? This article reviews an Oakland Tribune article "Leadership Thoughts" and relates it to the teaching setting.
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Simple Steps to Reading
Do you sweat at the thought of trying to teach your child to read? Don't worry, you can teach your child to read in six simple steps.
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Are Park Playgrounds too Dangerous?
While some people claim that playgrounds aren't safe for children, some park systems still offer tall slides and climbing walls. Learn about the benefits of so-called "dangerous" park equipment.
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Why Should Adults Read Out Loud to Children?
Get children excited about books and reading by reading aloud to them. This article explains how to naturally integrate it into your class or your homelife, and why doing so will encourage reading.
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How to Help Students Understand What They Read
Do your students understand what they are reading? Check out this summary of Lucy Calkin's article "A Vision for Teaching Reading" for ideas on how to increase reading comprehension during silent and oral reading.
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How to Evaluate Oral Reading
What do teachers look for when assigning reading grades? What are the marks of a "good reader"? Read on for tips on how to to evaluate student reading.
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Bullying Journals- How to Account for Bullying Incidents
Do you know what to do if your child is being bullied? Compile a bully journal as proof of the incidents and give to local or school authorities as evidence. Read on for tips on what to include.
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Strengths & Weaknesses of Using Saxon Phonics to Teach Reading
This article gives information on the Saxon Phonics system, and gives an opinion on whether or not you should use it to help your children learn to read.
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Progressive Teaching Methods: An Opposing Opinion
Do you know the difference between modern/progressive teaching techniques and those of traditional teachers? Read this article for reasons why I disagree with the way progressive teachers educated children.
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Importance of Teaching the Phonetic Approach to Reading
We all know that learning to read is important, but it's equally important to learn reading the right way. Read this article on phonics v. whole-language instruction to see why phonics works best.
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Why Every Child Doesn't Deserve a Trophy
Does every child deserve an award on the team? I certainly don't think so. Read on for an article where I agree with Family Circle's essayist, Karin Fuller on self-esteem shouldn't be pumped up.
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Resources For Helping Kids Learn Math
Don't get discouraged when your child asks you for help with her math homework. Find helpful games, printable lessons and quick activities that not only improve comprehension, but make math fun.
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Virginia Tech Shooting — A Case Study, Part 2
Information on how the tragic incident of the Virgnia Tech shooting has improved campus security across the country.
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Virginia Tech Shooting- A Case Study, Part 1
A case study on the background of the Virginia Tech shooter, Sueng-Hui Cho.
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Helpful Resources on Aggression & Bullying
Don't let your bullied child go un-helped. Words can be more hurtful than sticks and stones. View this article for some of the best resources on aggression and bullying on the Internet.
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The Role of Counselors in the School: What Administration Really Thinks about School Counselors
What are the responsibilities of high school counselors, and are they used to their highest potential? Read on for a review of Dodson's findings on RAMP and non-RAMP schools.
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Challenges of Facilitating in a Group Setting
Conflict resolution in the group setting can be difficult if you don't realize how it is different than a one-on-one setting. Visit this article for tips on how to overcome the basic challenges inherent in the group process.
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What are Van Brummelen's Four Curriculum Orientations?
Do you know how your worldview affects the everyday classroom? Check this article on the different curriculum orientations, based on Van Brummelen's book "Steppingstones to Curriculum" to learn more.
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Barsky's Four Approaches to Conflict & Negotiation for Helping Professionals
There are four basic approaches to negotiation situations. Learn how and when to use each method when performing your duties as a helping professional.
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Is There Any Such Thing as Neutral Curriculum? [Van Brummelen's thoughts]
Is there anything as a "neutral" approach to teaching? This author doesn't think so. Read the article to find out how your point of view impacts your teaching.
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Facts About Relational Aggression & Bullying
Do you know how common relational aggression is? Read the startling statics on who is being bullied and how frequent the bullying occurs.
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How to Help Kids Suffering from Bullying
What are the responsibilities of school officials regarding relational aggression? Learn how teachers should respond with the hints in this article, including how to notice relational aggression.
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What Can Parents Do About Bullying?
While parents many not be able to prevent relational aggression and cyberbullying altogether, they can recognize the common symptoms with help from this article.
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What is Relational Aggression?
Relational aggression (RA) differs from traditional bullying tactics; it uses technology to pick on the victim. Check on this article for helpful resources and information on RA.
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What is 'Responsibility Teaching'?
What is the true responsibility of teachers to their students? How the concept of 'responsibility teaching' impacts how a teacher teaches in the classroom.
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Suggested Websites for Teaching Kids Science
Whether you are looking for science information for fun or for a specific project,the science websites in this article will give you a wide range of ideas. You'll find websites appropriate for the young and not-so-young at heart.
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Can Getting Out of the Classroom Aid Student Comprehension?
This article critique examines JD Plummer's theories on the best way to teach children science concepts. It also suggests more kinesthetic or "active" forms of learning to aid retention.
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Installing New Sod: What You Need to Know About Laying and Maintaining It
Installing sod isn't a one-man job, but exactly what does it take to get a great-looking lawn? Here are tips for what you'll need to do before, during, and after the installation process.
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Basic Orchid Care: How to Fix a Broken Orchid Stem
Have you ever wondered if you can fix a broken orchid stem? If it is reparable, follow these 4 steps to nurse your orchid back to health.
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How to Install Sod
Before you start to lay sod, have a plan, an afternoon and several helpers to get the job done faster. Check out these tips for laying sod quickly.
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Basic Orchid Growing Tips
Don't let the beautiful and delicate orchid intimidate you. You can easily grow and nurture this plant indoors with a few simple care tips.
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How to Babyproof Bi-Fold Closet Doors
You've babyproofed all the outlets and bathroom door handles, but you've forgot one thing. Locking that Bi-Fold closet door can save you a lot of hassle and clean-up time, not to mention pinched fingers. Read on for information on how to keep those folding doors locked.