by: Delana H. Stewart Many people have faithfully followed this Education Cafe blog for nearly two decades. Over the past decade, I have not added new materials. Old articles may have become outdated or have links that no longer work (though many articles continue to help people). God has a way of taking us down…
The five basic types of curriculum are Traditional, Thematic, Programmed, Classical, and Technological. The most used curriculum can be found within these broader categories. Learn more about different types of homeschooling and specific programs that fall under each type.
Magoosh’s ACT prep book guides students in a user-friendly format!
Burned out? Used up? Ready for the end of the school year? Happy National Teacher’s Day! Here’s something you might enjoy! Find Rest…
Was the lack of employability skills the only reason graduates remained unemployed or underemployed? Were universities or students themselves to blame for the lack of skills? Current research unveiled multiple causes for graduate unemployment, such as: outsourcing, delayed retirement, untrained hiring managers, unequipped universities, and ill-prepared students.
Are you or your children effectively preparing for college?
With some scriptural guidance along the way, parents can use this book to help talk to their children about bravery, courage, and heroes . . . as well as bullies and scary people.
Fun way to teach phonics and reading (and photography)!
Teachers, parents, grandparents . . . new children’s adoption book! Love Creates a Way
“Everyone has a voice and a stage and the ability to impact the world in a positive way,” says Jen Bricker, author of Everything is Possible. Most parents that I have met want to know how to help their children be the best they can be physically, emotionally, socially, academically, and spiritually–in spite of any physical disabilities or learning disabilities they may have. Jen inspires us to do just that!
November 2015 Holidays and Activities around the world, such as: All Saints’ Day, Orphan Sunday, National Adoption Day, Thanksgiving, and more…
Next month, The Education Café blog will be 6 years old. As administrator, I have recently contemplated closing it down
Does Music Therapy for the ADHD mind really work? Can it help a child who has difficulty sleeping at night?
Holidays, Activities, Crafts, lesson plans for June. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!
Having experienced many transitions living abroad, my family knew what it was like to have our cheese moved. . . . Moving, transitions, and more…
May 2015 Holidays and Activities around the world.
Shine a light on Autism and learn about Light it up Blue and World Autism Day…
April Holidays and Activities — Palm Sunday, Easter, Day of Valour in Philippines, Cosmonautics Day in Russia, Nepaliese New year, Arbor Day and more…
In honor of National Poetry Month (which is coming in a few days) I would like to introduce you to the book Gladly Giraffe, .written by Catherine Meade. It is beautifully illustrated…
March 2015 Holidays and Activities around the world
A few years ago I wrote an article based on the book Boundaries with Kids by Cloud and Townsend. In the article I covered what I considered to be the top 5 principles from the 10 principles presented in this book. In this book, the authors deal with such topics as impulsivity, inattention, defiance, whining, procrastination, aggression, conflicts and more. Not only do they give you principles for developing and implementing boundaries, but they explain why kids so desperately need boundaries.
Happy New Year! Consider starting some new traditions with your family and friends this year. Here are just a few ideas…
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