Fire safety signs save lives. During emergencies, especially in enclosed buildings and other similar venues, knowledge of the symbols illustrated in the signs will provide building occupants regarding related information that they need during such crucial times. Using pictograms, these signs will provide directions as to the location of equipment nearby; teach you how to use an automatic fire extinguisher, where to get adequate water supply, or...more
Reading methods are divided into four. The first is the phonics wherein children are being taught about the alphabet first. From there, kids will learn how to blend letters together.The second reading method is called the "look and say" method. This is one method wherein children are taught how to recognize the whole word instead of relying on the sounds of the letters that form them. This is also that method where teachers...more
We just had the most fantastic teachable moment, or should we say hour, because that's when we shared book club time with 24 students we teach at Health Sciences High and Middle College. A typical conversation that occurred among a group of our students as they discussed their book club selection went like this:Mykia: If I could meet Sharon Draper, I'd hug her. She made me so excited to read a whole book.Doumas: Yeah, it's like she knows us.Dursa: Romiette and Julio [by Sharon Draper] is the best book I ever read. They act just like us.Paola: I bet Sharon Draper has kids.Paul: It says on the back that she teaches high school.Mykia: There's even irony in this book. Dr. Lapp, didn't you say one form of irony is sarcasm Malaka, my favorite character has so much sarcasm when she talks. She cracks me up. Listen to this. Malaka has just gone into Romiette's shop. She asked her if anything is new and Romi tells her they just got some new kente cloth dresses. Malaka asks Romi if her Mom gives her the clothes and Romi says, "Give You must be crazy! My mother is in business for the money.She pays me for workin', so she expects me to pay for things I see and like. She takes it...more
There are so many drawbacks to using just conventional pharmacological preparations for ADHD, that I do not know where to begin! Let me just paint you a few scenarios so that you get the picture and then you can decide if this is really the right treatment for your child. You can then decide to opt for ADHD natural treatment as that...more
We spend our entire adult lives trying to recreate the skin we had as a baby. There are products in every price range to help. For those who can afford it and some others who can't, it isn't an issue to shell out hundreds of dollars in an effort to retain our glamorous skin. Your baby will grow up with the type of skin that others...more
Do you want to know how to change child behavior? If so, then youre probably a parent, a sibling or some sort of guardian. I understand your situation. Children can be quite a handful; and as much as we want them to grow up to be good and kind, there are times when their behavior shows otherwise. The earlier you deal with bad behavior, the better.Here are some proven ways to change child behavior:1) Through Effective Role ModelsChildren learn by copying those around them. If the child youre in custody of shows bursts of violence, that could mean anything from a violent television show or violence at home or at school. Do what you can to become a positive role model. For example, avoid raising your voice and hitting others (even if its only playful) in front of the child. Dont expose the kid to violence on television and encourage shows which are conducive to learning positive values instead. 2) Through Honesty And CompassionOne effective way to change child behavior is to call the child out when caught in the act. Instead of reprimanding the kid, however, show compassion. Tell the child what he did wrong and why it's wrong in the first place. You might think hes too young to...more
Buying play things for children who have out grown their soft toys can be quite a challenge for parents as most parents get stuck between finding the perfect toys for their kids and still being able to share their play time as they grow older....more
According to recent studies, an alarming number of children in Great Britain have shown poor aptitude when it came to their school work. Some of the reasons cited for this finding include poor memory, the presence of distractions, and an inability to...more
When people walk into kids toys stores they probably do so with the idea of looking around at what is available and only then making a purchase. However in order to do this, the store must be stocked well with just about all the toys that you can...more
Dental care should be provided for babies, just like everyone else. Giving care early would help you make sure your child's first teeth would grow the right way.This is important because the space in the mouth for permanent teeth is reserved by...more
What makes animal portrait painting different from human portraiture is that animals don't like to pose. An artist has to put in a good deal of work just to keep the animal's attention on her.One female artist from Wilmington specializes in this...more
Introducing your tot to yoga really is a enjoyable, safe, and easy tactic to help him to establish a balanced mind and body. Yoga is made up of a array of body workouts, inhaling and exhaling strategies, and visualization exercises which in turn...more