The Itty Bitty Magic City
Does your preschooler like to play fireman? Play house? Want to work in a diner? Play grocery store? How about auto repair or driving a truck? Kids can do all that and more in [Read More]
Article Category: Education
Hikes for Tykes
Every Saturday from the end of March through November, families with preschoolers can participate in a fun, educational free event at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens designed to help the children interact with nature. Verna Gates, [Read More]
Volunteering in High School
Although grades and test scores are what colleges look at first, volunteer work is important because it shows a college that a student is compassionate, involved, and well-rounded. Community service is also said to be [Read More]
Mike Rowe Talks Technical and Trade Schools
Despite the drum-beating in high school over college preparations, not every student desires to go to college. The United States has a “dysfunctional relationship” with work, says Mike Rowe, who has attained success and [Read More]
How to Choose the Private School That’s Right For Your Child and You
Comparing private schools is challenging because each institution offers unique programs in aunique environment. One may present a specialized science curriculum geared toward a future in engineering, while another focuses on developing cooperation and compassion [Read More]
Does your child need an IEP?
Does your child have any of the following disabilities: autism, Asperger’s, ADD/ADHD, Down syndrome, Tourette’s, or an intellectual disability, developmental delay, learning disability, speech or language impairments, emotional disturbance, learning disability, visual or hearing impairment, [Read More]
10 Tips for Transitioning to High School
In the transition, teenagers tend to realize that their study habits need an upgrade. However, not all ninth grade students know how to upgrade their scholastic systems and may find themselves falling behind in school [Read More]
Teaching Chess: Should My Child Play Chess?
, The Talent Myth, Don’t worry about whether your child has chess skills or not. If a child has just a curiosity about chess, he can learn how to play the game. However, your child [Read More]
Is Your Child’s Backpack Too Heavy?
From kindergarten onward, backpacks are always a key item on school supply lists. They are a convenient way to make sure your child is adequately prepared for the day’s classes. However, recent studies reveal that [Read More]
Factors in Instrument Selection
These are some things band directors often look for when helping children choose an instrument: FLUTEBe able to read fastTakes most air of all instrumentsNeed straight, even teeth and lips (no short upper lip or [Read More]