Posts Tagged ‘education’
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Simple science activities for Toddlers and Pre-schoolers
August 14, 2008 by destiny
The Department of Education Helping Your Child Learn series of booklets suggests simple activities for incorporating science learning into your child’s everyday routine. Some suggestions include: Going for a science walk around the neighbhorhood Read more...Category Research and Trends | Tags: education,learning,parents,science,toddlers | 2 Comments
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Teaching science concepts to your toddler
August 14, 2008 by destiny
Back in 1996, the National Resource Council of the National Academy of Sciences released the National Science Education Standards, which outline what students need to know, understand and be able to do to be scientifically literate at various grades. Read more...Category Research and Trends | Tags: education,learning,parents,science,toddlers | 2 Comments
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Teach math to your child…early!
August 13, 2008 by destiny
To ensure that your child is ready for the real world of school and work, you have to get involved early in childhood education and stay involved throughout your child's schooling. Mathematics and counting (along with reading and writing) Read more...Category Research and Trends | Tags: counting,education,learning,match,math,parents,reading,toddlers,writing | 2 Comments
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Using video games to stimulate learning
August 12, 2008 by destiny
It's a little dated (way back in 2002), but I came across a news item from BBC News about a study that showed simulation and adventure games like Sim City and RollerCoaster Tycoon develop kid's strategic thinking and planning skills, along with math, Read more...Category News | Tags: education,learning,skills,video games | 1 Comment
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Isn’t Reading Critical to Child Development?
August 12, 2008 by destiny
So why aren't more American children doing it? The National Center for Educational Statistics released an annual report in 2007 that found a third of all fourth-graders cannot read at a basic level. You can imagine the implications of this for their futures Read more...Category Research and Trends | Tags: books,education,learning,reading,toys | 2 Comments
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Educational toy stores
August 12, 2008 by destiny
Just came across this news item about a Business Owner for a Day program at Ahwatukee toy store in Arizona. The idea of the program is to teach children aged 7-14 about running a business. The kids will sell or trade the things they bring in and the proceeds Read more...Category News | Tags: education,learning,stores,toys | 1 Comment
