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Home Schooling Tips for Young Children

Professional Guru — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:01:03 +0000

If you are considering or doing home schooling there are some benchmarks you can use. When your child has reached the equivalency of second grade they have already learned a host of language items. One of these critical learning elements is that of correct spelling. Home educators just like teachers work diligently to reinforce spelling words at the second grade level.
As a home educator you can follow the methodical approach to teaching second grade spelling that is used by education professionals. This approach makes the process predictable and comfortable for the children in the home classroom. Following a systematic process allows the child to get comfortable with the learning process. Structure provides a sense of security for the child in dealing with second grade speeling words.
A list of curriculum is generally organized by vowel sounds. This provides an added bonus of understanding phonics while learning vowels as a part of spelling. This is better than creating a haphazard list of 2nd grade spelling words as educators can choose to introduce them by sound and by common elements, namely vowels.
When using the vowel approach generally the short “a” vowel sounds are first. This is a deliberate approach since “a” is the first vowel in the alphabet, it is the wise letter of choice in this first list of 2nd grade spelling words. This is especially true since children often see terms such as “cat, hat, and bat” on this list.
That of course is followed by the short “e” vowel sound. The list then follows the next vowel by the order of the alphabet and so on. In this early spelling area for second grade spelling words a simple approach is used where only one syllable words with short vowel sounds are introduced.
Once a home student has demonstrated a mastery of these short vowel lists of 2nd grade spelling words they are ready to move on to more complex and more challenging words.
Generally combinations of vowels, specifically words that end in “e” are now used. The same alphabetical list used with the short vowel sound collection of 2nd grade spelling words is used for the more advanced combinations.
After learning to spell words that end in the letter “e” vowels are paired in small words like “mail”. This methodical approach involves careful planning and organization. In following the structured strategy you will watch your child maximize their learning potential.

Coventry University

Professional Guru — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:28:53 +0000

A taste of life at Coventry University, UK and loads of video clips about being a student at our award winning university. This film also has many shots of Coventry City including its nightlife and things for students to do in the city. Coventry University has been Creating Futures for its students since 1843, come and see how we can help you with yours! Have a look at more of our videos by visiting the Coventry University TV channel on youtube at www.youtube.com/covstudent Or join us on facebook: www.facebook.com

A PLANT WITH SO MANY BENIFITS, LEGALIZE NATURE & SAVE THE PLANET!

Professional Guru — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:12:59 +0000

Effective Classroom Management To Improve Student Behavior

Professional Guru — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:54:56 +0000

www.classroommanagement101.com Is student behavior getting you down? Well, it doesn’t have to be like this. Watch this video and discover why effective classroom management might be just around the corner.

Gay Education

Professional Guru — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:01:15 +0000

Gay Education

Researchers Link Gene to Need for Less Sleep

Professional Guru — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:16:42 +0000

World War I: Early Years (Britannica.com)

Professional Guru — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:24:16 +0000

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The young Henry VIII and Elizabeth of York

Professional Guru — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:10:51 +0000

In his latest book, “Henry: Virtuous Prince”, David Starkey proposes that Elizabeth of York played a significant role in her son’s education. Starkey even asserts that Elizabeth taught Henry to read and write and this is illustrated in the similar manner of handwriting endorsed by both. In his latest documentary on the life of Henry VIII, Starkey reiterates this point and provides primary material to indicate the impact Elizabeth played on her son’s upbringing. An example of Henry viii’s handwriting dating to his childhood can be seen at the current exhibit, “Vivat Rex!” at the Grolier Club, New York. The artefact in question is Henry’s schoolboy copy of Cicero, in which he has written “Thys Boke Is Myne Prynce Henry”: www.flickr.com The soundtrack from this documentary is by Philip Sheppard: radiomovies.wordpress.com

What is Consciousness-Based education?

Professional Guru — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:26:09 +0000

www.mum.edu MUM students and faculty talk about their experiences with our unconventional approach to education. At MUM, Consciousness-Based education connects everything you learn to the underlying wholeness of life. So each class becomes relevant, because the knowledge of that subject is connected with your own inner intelligence. You study traditional subjects, but you also systematically cultivate your inner potential developing your creativity and learning ability. Your awareness expands, improving your ability to see the big picture, and to relate to others.Maharishi University of Management (MUM) offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, sciences, business, and humanities. The University is accredited through the doctoral level by the Higher Learning Commission. Founded in 1971 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the University features Consciousness-Based education to develop students’ inner potential. All students and faculty practice the Transcendental Meditation technique, which extensive published research has found boosts learning ability, improves brain functioning, and reduces stress. Maharishi University uses the block system in which each student takes one course at a time. Students report they learn more without the stress of taking 4-5 courses at once. The University has a strong focus on sustainability and natural health, and serves organic vegetarian meals. The BS in Sustainable Living is mum’s most popular undergraduate major. Maharishi University of Management http Consciousness-Based education www.mum.edu Transcendental Meditation www.mum.edu Research www.mum.edu Block system www.mum.edu Sustainability www.mum.edu Natural health www.mum.edu Organic veg meals www.mum.edu BS Sustainable Living www.mum.edu

A Preview of Alice 3.0, Introductory Programming in 3D

Professional Guru — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:20:08 +0000