Parents --- Homeschooling Can Take a Lot Less Time Than You Think by Joel Turtel
... Moreover, unlike the public school child, whose day is largely taken up by non-task activities, the homeschooled child has ample time left each day to take part in other activities — athletics, art, history, etc” So, according to the authors, if home-schooled children study for only two hours a day, year round, they will get three times more educational hours on academic basics like reading, writing, and arithmetic than public-school students get.

Back to School Checklist by Kathy Burns-Millyard
... As children move into junior high, high school and college, they'll require a larger variety of the basics too. Instead of just blue pens for instance, they often need blue, black and red. It's good to know the teachers at this point by the way: Some do not allow gel pens to be used for instance, while others may forbid red pens or yellow markers. 4. Misc. Tools: These change from one grade to another, but generally additional tools of some kind are needed for just about any age range.

Elementary School Gift Ideas by Kathy Burns-Millyard
... These are one of the most frequently overlooked items needed for school children. They can be home made easily with paper gift wrapping, or even paper grocery bags. This is a fun way to spend time with a special child in your life, and that's a gift in and of itself. If you're not able to spend the time making these though, or the child prefers something more "cool" or mainstream, book covers in a large variety of styles can be purchased at many stores, and they're excellent as last minute ...

What is Mental Math and Why Should We Study by Shilpa Rao
... But often in our day to day life, neither we come across such easy calculations nor will your children in future. Rather we come across a bit tougher calculations. Let me draw your attention to your visit to a restaurant. Have you ever wondered, jeez, how much is 15% of that or 18% of that. Have you been to a grocery store and wondered – how much tax was charged to you? These are the kind of simple calculations I am talking about and not just 95 + 100.

Back to School Savings by Cheryl Johnson
... Although I don't look forward to the school supply lists and shopping in preparation for the big day, I am grateful for the peaceful days that lay before me. I love my kids, but don't love those long summer days playing referee to numerous sibling conflicts between three teens and one pre-teen, each individually determined to have the day go their way. Two and a half months later I'm ready to all but push them out the door to go back to school! But really, I have to congratulate the kids.

In Direct Sales- Your Summer Preparation Checklist by Jane Deuber
... You can arrange with the parents of your child’s friends to do a regular “kid swap” or select from a list of high school students you know in your area. 5. Keep your sanity throughout the summer by attending periodic trainings and workshops. Just recently, DSWA members who attended the Tri-Cities, Washington training hosted by DSWA and Cynthia Kersey reported they returned home with fresh enthusiasm, new business-building ideas and lots of leads for future shows and sales appointments.

Amazing Benefits Of Mental Math by Shilpa Rao
... And in India, children are not allowed to use tools such as calculators during high school years to prevent children from becoming dependent on such gadgets. Today, there are two other formal methods available for us as well as children to learn math. Two formal methods that can change a child's perception of boring math to fun and exciting math. Two formal methods that will allow the children to perform difficult, large and long calculations within matter of few seconds, without any ...

Secrets from the Classroom: Avoiding Summer Learning Loss by Rob Stringer
... In June, elementary school children across North America cheered as they packed up their bags for the final time, and began a much awaited summer vacation. For many this two-month academic hiatus is cause for celebration. However, it can also be a factor in a long standing, yet little publicized, childhood affliction: Summer Learning Loss (SLL). In 1996, in a synthesis of 39 separate studies, researchers found that the average student, returning to school in September has lost the ...