K-12 Articles

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Teresa Evans @ Friday, 29th August 2008 @ 7:44 PM

For many children, math is neither fun nor easy. Many children find it difficult and uninteresting and unfortunately this attitude can lead to less chance of success and further distress. But changing a negative attitude towards math into a positive one can be as easy as making math more fun. One of the best ways to do this is with the use of math games. Fun math games can be used in all areas of math and they are a great way introduce math concepts and to practice basic math skills. more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Stephen Stocker @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 8:56 PM

There are times of the day when special activities such as ESL classroom games are very appropriate. Although the daily school timetable varies from country to country, it is usual for children aged five to nine to have a playtime break during the morning. They stop for lunch around noon and return to class for a time during the afternoon. Regardless of the schedule, many will likely be able to stay on task until the first break but there will be some who sit and dream and others who disturb the... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Stephen Stocker @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 7:38 PM

Hearing about the homes where other children live are perhaps the first thing a child will notice. They will ask questions about what they see, and through the problems encountered in a good story gain a broader understanding or the world beyond their own doors. A good selection of ESL stories will present a view of many different kinds of homes in a variety of places. The games that foreign children play are of great interest, especially if some games are included as a part of the ESL ki... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By seomul Evans @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 2:45 PM

Preparations for going back to school always put stress on parents rather than on kids. While the kids are relaxing during their summer vacation, they are hardly worried about back to school supply. Parents, on the other hand, must start preparations early if they want to avoid the last-minute scramble for school supplies a week before school starts. Buying schoolbags, clothes, and stationery ahead of time will also save on costs. Here are some ways you can keep the cost of back to school suppli... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Stephen Stocker @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 11:53 PM

When ESL kids first arrive in the classroom for their English lessons, it may be the first class of the day, they will be fresh and ready to attend. That's the very best time for teaching ESL to children. There are other times of the day, such as the time just before lunch or in the latter part of the afternoon when they are tired and their energy level is low. These periods of the day are always a challenge teaching ESL to children. Another group of English Foreign language student... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Stephen Stocker @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 6:31 AM

Instruction in English often does not offer the student the opportunity to speak and converse in English. Many students can read and write English, but have real problems when it comes to holding a conversation. To overcome this, constant practice in listening and speaking will soon give the student confidence to speak easily and fluently. Have you ever watched a one and a half or two year old child? They are never quiet. Most small children love to make sounds. Sometimes their sounds mak... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Beth Butler @ Friday, 22nd August 2008 @ 1:54 AM

How many years will this mark for you in the field of education? Are you a first year teacher nervously awaiting the first day, hoping your jitters do not surpass those of your students? Or perhaps you are a veteran teacher counting the years to retirement? And then there are those of us in between, perhaps switching grade levels or assignments within our field of early childhood development or elementary education. Whatever the case may be it is always a big day when you welcome a new... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Beth Butler @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 7:28 PM

As a mom of two school-aged children, I feel the impending end of summer and the excitement and nervousness of a new school year. Many parents are concerned with having enough funds this year in the family budget for the normal back-to-school spending frenzy. While children concern themselves with the social aspects of the educational journey connected with the school year ahead. It is amusing to witness the differences between the two areas of concern, anxiousness and nervousness. O... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Art Gib @ Friday, 18th July 2008 @ 10:20 PM

Learning to read is a large and difficult task, but children can learn the skill quicker when properly guided by caring teachers and parents. There are several components of guided reading. It is usually taught in a small group of three to six students and the teacher provides an introduction to the material, reading strategies and assistance when the children need it. After everyone has read through the material, the teacher also tries to elicit a response from the students by asking questions ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Art Gib @ Friday, 18th July 2008 @ 10:02 PM

According to a national census in 2000, almost twenty percent of the population in America speaks a language other than English in the home. With this fact in mind, it shouldn't be surprising that that there are a lot of children in school who may not speak or understand English very well. In fact, in some schools, one out of every four children is an English language learner. Unfortunately, this situation presents challenges for both students and teachers. For the teachers, English... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Dick Moss @ Monday, 26th May 2008 @ 5:12 AM

Walking is one of the best exercises for lifetime fitness. But let's face it - plain old walking can be a boring proposition for students. As a result, the canny physical education teacher will find ways to make a walk more exciting. Thanks to modern technology, there is now a fun activity that combines satellite navigation, orienteering, computer skills, treasure hunting...and walking. It's a super cross-curricular game that your students will love. Called "geoca... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Art Gib @ Thursday, 22nd May 2008 @ 2:02 AM

It's a face of America that shows no slow down -- new immigrants finding new lives in the states are bringing children who face the learning curve of both, getting through regular educational material, and learning a second language. And it's not something that simply effecting big city metros either, immigrant populations are spreading throughout Middle America, into its small towns and local districts. This new swath of Americans creates a big obstacle for educators in the cl... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Dick Moss @ Wednesday, 21st May 2008 @ 4:46 AM

Safety is a concern to education administrators in today's lawsuit-happy society. It should be of particular concern around a school gymnasium because the gym is an area that generates a large number of student injuries. Unfortunately, injuries are often the result of common but inconspicuous equipment and facility hazards. To identify some typical injury risks, I contacted Cliff Knuff, a consultant who performs school safety checks as part of his duties with The Vinyl Doctor ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Jen McVeity @ Monday, 5th May 2008 @ 7:31 PM

Several times this month, Fiona Brill and her five year old son have walked to the nearby Primary School. There they play on the monkey-bars, eat a picnic lunch and try out all the drinking taps to discover which ones work - and which ones spray water everywhere. Fiona points out the classroom Nicky will be in this year and the bench she will sit on, when it is time to collect him. In just a few weeks, Nicky will go to school for the first time. Fiona is already working to make the transition as... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Dick Moss @ Sunday, 27th April 2008 @ 7:42 PM

There is not a teacher alive who has not stood in front of a classroom of drowsy students. There is no doubt that teaching effectiveness is much reduced when students can barely keep their eyes open. Fortunately, physical activity can be used to energize such classroom lulls. ENERGY BREAKS A short fitness break of three to four minutes can get the blood pumping again, relieve boredom, reduce tension and increase your students' level of alertness. The result will be better learnin... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Glen Smith @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 5:32 AM

Newsflash: Runescape Introduces Charting One of the most exciting features post Grand-Exchange has got to be the new price and charting database. For the parents reading this article, Runescape is a multiplayer adventure game played by millions of children worldwide, with at least 100,000 online at any time of the day or night. A tiny part of that game is an automated item trading system started in January 2008, something like a hybrid of the stock market and Ebay. Runescape has ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Art Gib @ Monday, 21st April 2008 @ 9:51 PM

The population in America is growing slowly. Although with overall slow growth, the growth that there is, is mainly among immigrant minority groups. The growth leans more toward the large immigration of those coming from Mexico and Central/South America, who are mostly Spanish speakers. With the new families that come, they will be seeking the resources to learn English if they haven't already -- especially the children, whose speaking is essential to advance in elementary and beyond. <... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Scott Wasserman @ Tuesday, 8th April 2008 @ 8:48 PM

If your child has special needs or a disability, special education may help your child succeed in school and in life. However, many parents fear that their child will be singled out for special education classes in a room separate from their classmates, so they avoid seeking out special education arrangements. While this was the case at one time, current special education laws require schools to provide an educational environment that is as unrestrictive and equal for all children as pos... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Art Gib @ Tuesday, 8th April 2008 @ 7:19 PM

As more early childhood articles about reading, speaking and cognitive learning develop, the more we find that most aspects of these subjects are not one-ways streets. They each seem to work off each other, which is great news for parents and teachers. In this article I'll concentrate more on a little how speaking reflects better reading and some techniques that stoke the speaking stage for children that adults can use as an organic way of teaching. The normal function of childhood s... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By David Kowalczyk @ Monday, 7th April 2008 @ 7:55 PM

Today, the tutoring services are plentiful. There is also the number of tutoring franchises that have now sprung up in the strip malls, the online tutoring, as well as the more traditional tutoring. But how to make the informed choice about which type of the tutoring service to make use of? Here are some tips for selecting the best. 1. Do your investigation. Most of the tutoring services have the web sites, first go on net. The tutor centers must have the wealth of data available on to th... more...