The term ‘experiential learning’, or learning by doing is nothing new, indeed, as far back as the late 19th century, Rudolph Steiner had discovered that children learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process. He believed that engaging the student in hands-on activities was the optimum wayContinue Reading
In a few short months, the world has gone from normal to a global pandemic, with lockdowns currently happening in many cities around the world, and aside from the obvious health issues, education has been one of the worst hit sectors. Of course, we cannot have our children in closeContinue Reading
Technology has caused a myriad of adults that would have handwritten things to not write things by hand for years. Besides holiday cards or birthday cards, there is not a reason for many people to write unless signing their names. Some schools minimize the importance of handwriting penmanship as aContinue Reading
If it seems like most of the news during the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s because it is. Everyone has been impacted in some way by the events that have unfolded with respect to the virus. While much of the discussion has been on fighting the virus and the various parts ofContinue Reading
With many of us staying at home, being bored is very relevant in our lives. With our daily activities being dull, here are some ways that you can take your mind away from looking at a clock. Gardening Planting a garden will help you put your mind away, focusing onContinue Reading
Packaging is everywhere. It’s the box holding your new flatscreen TV, the bag of chips you’re holding right now. Packaging is the bags you bring home from the grocery store, and the plastic around your paper towel roll. It’s not just limited to the packing peanuts that came with yourContinue Reading
With fond and innocent memories of grade school, followed by the inevitable growing pains of middle school, and final transformative years of high schools, many adults recall their formative years with joy. Within those glimpses into the past, many people recall friendships, particular events, and even their favorite subjects. InContinue Reading
According to a Financial Security Index survey conducted by Bankrate recently, only one in five working Americans are actively saving money from their paychecks each month. This low rate has not changed significantly in the past four years. That same study found that American parents were among those who didContinue Reading
Most parents have certain aspirations for their kids: confident, adaptable, inquisitive, knowledgeable about the world. Even if a family globetrotting trip isn’t on the table for you, there are ways you can start the journey to a global outlook from home. The suggestions below will get your child on trackContinue Reading
Dozens of states across the US are now cracking down on religious exemptions and vaccination requirements for children attending grade school. And while the debate continues on the advisability of the state to enforce vaccination protocols on families, no matter what their personal beliefs may be, it has created aContinue Reading