"Good read Melissa. I have believed that online learning although with its benefits has more challenges than traditional learning. One important thing online students miss is interaction with other students which I feel is vital. If one could…"
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How do you manage the health of your kid in Cold and flu season?
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The onset of cold and flu season strikes a chill in the hearts of parents everywhere. What’s your strategy to help them fight with it without disturbing their education?Continue
How to find best child care program that you can trust?
Started Dec 6, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Getting right kind of child care takes time. Therefore, begin looking a few months before your child will need care. Allow several…Continue
What would be your tips to choose child-care center?
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What would be your tips to choose a formal child-care center, family day care, or in-home care. What are some basic things we should know and insist upon?Continue
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Dorothy Hastings commented on Melissa Spears's blog post Why do you think online courses demand more attention from students?Dorothy Hastings commented on Jimmy Sorensen's blog post Summer Camps and Childhood Development"I am agreed with Dr. Scales views. Parents should understand the importance of summer camps organised for youths and children. These camps play a vital role in enhancing the overall personality of kids and teens by participating…"
Dorothy Hastings replied to Mari Angela's discussion Looking for Communities in need of Clothing, Shoes, school supplies, household items"You are doing a good job. I hope that you will get the proper help or donations for your this noble cause. Many of the poor and needy people will get benefited through this initiative. Keep up the good work!"
Dorothy Hastings liked Mari Angela's discussion Looking for Communities in need of Clothing, Shoes, school supplies, household itemsDorothy Hastings replied to Joel Josephson's discussion ARTinED - A new approach to education using the arts"It is a known fact that children respond more quickly to pictures, images rather than the text matter. Teaching with something innovative idea enhances the child's wisdom and broadens the area of thinking. Implementing the arts along with…"
Dorothy Hastings left a comment for Dorothy Hastings"Shocking video of a preschool caregiver who was endangering kids by putting sleeping pills into sippy cups of kids under 2.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/03/california-teacher-accused-of-putting-sleeping-pills-into-toddlers-sippy-cups/"
Dorothy Hastings left a comment for Dorothy Hastings"Kids who were till not so long ago, considered to be hyperactive,and distracted, are today termed as ADHD affected and are given medication dosages carefully measured and also monitored. But they are not disordered and just need careful…"
Dorothy Hastings commented on Thomas Whitby's video
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"Very intense video. This is something that I completely relate to as a teacher. It is the need of the hour that we get together and do something about this. Thanks for sharing.
P.S. Veyr beautifully made video"
Dorothy Hastings left a comment for Dorothy Hastings"While some kids eagerly look forward to going back to school and meet their friends again, some see it as traumatic and scary. One in eight kids suffer from a traumatic disorder, according to a study. Advice from experts on how to help your kids…"
Dorothy Hastings commented on Tess Pajaron's blog post 50 Ways to Integrate Art Into Any Lesson"Great post Tess. We know that kids learn better when taught through fun and play. Every tip that you have mentioned here is awesome and this makes great reading. If more and more educationists incorporate these ideas into their teaching methods, we…"
Dorothy Hastings commented on Tess Pajaron's blog post 20 Quick Actions You Can Do Today To Set Your Classroom Up For Massive Success"This is an excellent post Tess. Starting a new year and setting stuff up can be quite a pressure situation. Great tips here, some of which I intend to implement. Thanks for sharing."
Dorothy Hastings left a comment for Dorothy Hastings"After NYC more and more cities are embracing the use of social media in schools. Public schools in Chicago have put together videos, documents, and links to other sites for principals and staff to use social media to connect with their school…"
Dorothy Hastings commented on Sara Rosentreter's blog post Response to lack of interest in classrooms"I too believe that technology today plays great role in engaging student and enhances their classroom activities. Technology aids student for motivation and engagement using project-based learning and blogs and wikis. As a teacher, we should…"
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Benefits of Educational Apps for Preschoolers
Posted on August 21, 2012 at 1:02am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Want to give your preschooler a head start on school? Why not consider utilizing a few of the many educational apps available. There many benefits to using these apps, and some child care providers use them as tools at their preschools as well.
Educational apps give your child a head start on learning, making the transition to kindergarten much smoother. Studies have previously proven that children who have…
How To Make Learning Fun For Kids
Posted on May 29, 2012 at 3:35am 0 Comments 2 Likes
Education for children today is completely different from what it used to be. Today’s generation is born into a world of advanced technology. Gaming, mobile phones, tablets, etc. have become a part of daily lives and they wouldn’t even be able to imagine a world without it. This is one of the reasons why keeping their attention is getting increasingly difficult. It’s ultimately up to parents to make learning fun for kids. Here are some ways to do so.
1.Technology to…
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- At 2:01am on April 17, 2013, Dorothy Hastings said…
Shocking video of a preschool caregiver who was endangering kids by putting sleeping pills into sippy cups of kids under 2.
- At 1:34am on April 8, 2013, Dorothy Hastings said…
Kids who were till not so long ago, considered to be hyperactive,and distracted, are today termed as ADHD affected and are given medication dosages carefully measured and also monitored. But they are not disordered and just need careful nurturing..
http://completewellbeing.com/article/hyperactive-kids-nurture-them-gently/
- At 11:16pm on April 1, 2013, Dorothy Hastings said…
While some kids eagerly look forward to going back to school and meet their friends again, some see it as traumatic and scary. One in eight kids suffer from a traumatic disorder, according to a study. Advice from experts on how to help your kids manage stress.
- At 10:46pm on March 20, 2013, Dorothy Hastings said…
After NYC more and more cities are embracing the use of social media in schools. Public schools in Chicago have put together videos, documents, and links to other sites for principals and staff to use social media to connect with their school communities.
http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.in/2013/01/embracing-social-media-use-in-schools.html
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Summer Len Diamond posted a status"Ideas & Goals to try out this school year: Using Skype for Reader's Theater and Literature Circles. (Note to self: Figure out how to Skype.)"
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Melissa Spears posted a blog postOnline Education- Ushering a New Horizon For Enthusiasts
Whether or not online education is beneficial for students is a major question popping up every now and then; but there is just a simple answer to it. Certainly this new mode of education is right for all. We are indeed certain about the truth, that online education has paved a new foundation for all, be it the young or the old. To know more on how positively new-age education has affected our lives, you will have to consider people from different segments of the society and learn how they have…See More
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