How To Teach Kids About Environmental Issues

I have to say; I do worry about the state of the world we are leaving our children – and, our grandchildren, of course. And, it’s vital to teach them about the things we have done wrong in the past, and how we can respect our environment. We try hard to get our kids interested in green issues, and although it can be tough to engage them sometimes, it does work. If you are struggling to teach your children about {Read More}

Math Made Fun With Math Bingo

How many of you remember back when you were in school? I graduated in 1997, but I still can remember how much I disliked Math. It always seemed like the class was the longest of all my classes. While Math wasn’t my worst subject, it sure wasn’t my best subject. With homeschooling our daughter, the one subject she to struggles with is Math. With so many new resources, Math no longer has to be a struggle for our children. We {Read More}

How To Look After Your Clothes And Save Money

We live in a world of fast-moving consumer products. The focus is often on quantity rather than quality. In recent years, thousands of on-line clothing stores have opened. Their business model relies on large volumes of cheap garments and a quick turnaround. This provides us with choice and competition. It also makes clothing affordable for everyone. However, you could argue that low-quality products won’t last. Therefore, the initial saving is a false economy. There are several steps we can take {Read More}

How Music Can Mold A Child’s Mind

When a baby is born, they have unlimited potential, and one way that parents can help unlock this potential is by exposing them to music at an early age. It’s common for babies to react to music and sound with enthusiasm. In fact, an infant’s hearing develops right after they are born, so if you start exposing them to music at an early age, their brain starts to develop, and it doesn’t matter how old they are. When you encourage {Read More}

The Importance of a Child’s Education

Education is a basic human right that every child should receive. It’s the stepping stone in increasing income, achieving economic growth, and sustaining a healthy society. In developing countries, education breaks the cycle of poverty and opens the minds of children, letting them know that they can be whatever they want to be. As Parents.com puts it, the education that any child receives “sets the groundwork for future successes.” This is why many nonprofits work towards sponsoring children in poverty {Read More}

What do I need to become a teacher?

Teaching has to be one of the most rewarding vocations going. By passing your knowledge and skills onto others, you can help to shape their thoughts and futures, and you get the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a real contribution to society. There are also a range of career opportunities available to you once you quality as a teacher. For example, as well as conventional classroom teaching, you have the option of tutoring students either in person or via the {Read More}

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