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Preparing the Very Shy Child for School

The last thing you may want to do here in the middle of summer is think about school, but if you have a child who is very shy and/or timid, you might be worrying a bit about how to introduce him or her to another school year. If this will be your child’s first foray into the world of school, it can be tough knowing how he or she will react and knowing what you can do to make the transition smoother. Even if your child has been in a school for a while, if he or she is very … Continue reading →

More Famous People and the Schools they Attended

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Earlier I began a discussion about prep schools and some of the famous people that attended them. It is no surprise that some of the more prestigious families send their children to private prep schools. However there may be a few on the list that catch you off guard! Check out below for more celebrities and the schools that they attended. When he went by the name Mark Vincent, actor Vin Diesel attended Anglo-American International School in New York. Since then the school has merged with Dwight. Michael Douglas attended Choate. He also attended Allen-Stevenson School in New York and … Continue reading →

Famous People and the Schools they Attended

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Previously I began discussing some of the very prestigious and tough academic prep schools in the world. Some of these schools have proudly turned out some very popular and important people in our society. In this article I will give you some insight into some of these people and the prep schools that they attended. Check below to see if you recognize any of the names. Jennifer Anniston, the popular actress from “Friends” attended an exclusive New York City school, Rudolph Steiner School. The school is based on the Waldorf method. One popular singing group, the Beastie Boys, came from … Continue reading →

Prep Schools around the World

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In my last article I began describing the characteristics of prep schools. In that article I discussed how not all countries use the same terms and definitions for prep schools. Each area of the world has its own idea for educating children. Here I will take a look at the different countries and how they view prep schools. Canada While American prep schools have basically dropped off British traditions and developed their own style, prep schools in Canada combine American and British traditions. They typically wish to create well rounded students by addressing all aspects of life. In addition to … Continue reading →

Learning Unit – Japan and Natural Disasters

We have all watched the news reports from Japan with horror and sadness. Some of us have children old enough to understand the ramifications, and some of us have children too young to comprehend. I suggest using this monumental event in our world’s history as a study unit in our homeschools. Geography –pull out maps or our globe and discuss where Japan is, what its major cities are, and learn what other countries surround it. Social Studies – learn about the culture of Japan and what makes it such a strong, proud country. Learn to make some traditional Japanese dishes … Continue reading →

Summer Vacation Sale on Expedia.com

School will be starting soon! Many schools begin right after the Labor Day weekend. This means you might have time to squeeze in one more summer vacation destination. Right now, you can save some money doing it, if you book it through Expedia.com. Expedia.com is having a Summer Sale. Save up to 40% off the price of participating hotels. This sale includes hotels all across the United States, as well as several destinations around the world. The Expedia website says that they asked people where they were going on vacation this summer, and then they marked down the price of … Continue reading →

Exploring Homeschool Methods

Finding a homeschool method that fits your family will focus your homeschool and improve the educational experience. I spent a few years exploring methods before deciding on the one that suited my family the best. Since that moment, my children and I have benefited in numerous ways. I encourage you to research the methods for yourself. A lack of vision and focus, as with any endeavor will result in failure and frustration. However, choosing a method should not be frustrating; it should be a natural fit into your family’s lifestyle. The method is simply framework for how your homeschool is … Continue reading →

Teaching the Youth the Importance of Education

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We are taught that while we can’t take any of our earthly possessions with us when we die, we can take our intelligence and our understanding with us as we progress past the veil. This knowledge has always inspired me to get a good education and to seek learning throughout my life. We recently watched the education segment of the church’s “Brand New Year” DVD with our youth, and I loved many of the aspects of the video. We watched and then talked about education, and I was really impressed with the way the video taught the youth about the … Continue reading →

Activities Fostering an Appreciation of Other Cultures in Elementary and Middle-school Students

My last blog discussed activity ideas for helping young children become comfortable with racial diversity. Here are some ideas for teachers of elementary and middle school students: –Make sure they know the science of skin color. A good book is All the Colors We Are: The story of How We Get Our Skin Color. This is a bilingual (English/Spanish) book with photographs and simple explanations. –I like to follow or precede a discussion of the science of skin color with an artistic or aesthetic look at the beauty of different skin colors. I like All the Colors of the Earth, … Continue reading →

Santa and the Swine Flu

Santa has one wish this Christmas: He doesn’t want to get swine flu from your kid. S.O.S. Spare Our Santa! It’s the battle cry shared by mall owners around the world. If your kid is sneezing, coughing, has a sore throat or—-GASP!-—a fever, keep him far away from Jolly Ol’ St. Nick. Lest you think this warning is just a bunch of holiday bah humbug, think again. Mall owners are going all out to save Santa from ending up in the ER this Christmas. At malls in Pennsylvania and Minnesota, Santa’s elves have a new job this year: Prescreening children … Continue reading →