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This blog is all about the education needs of parents, teachers, and students educating or being educated abroad.
The articles on this blog have been written by dozens of people: moms and dads, homeschool parents, national school parents, boarding school parents and teachers, international school teachers, family counselors, school counselors, education consultants, students, etc. Explore topics by “tabs” or by clicking on a category. 
It is our desire as parents and educators that this site be user-friendly. We hope that you find what you came for. Get your coffee or tea, grab an article, and hang out in the cafe. Many blessings to you on your journey.
Please leave your comments and questions below, so we know what we are doing well and how to better meet your needs!
Delana, you’ve been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award!
Happy New Year!
Robin
http://helpfortheheart.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/a-little-award-and-a-lot-of-sunshine/
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Hello,
I recently compiled a list of the Top 50 Blogs for those interested in teaching abroad, and I just
wanted to let you know that you made the list! We are promoting the list to college students looking to
learn more about teaching or living in a foreign culture. The list is published online at
http://www.onlinedegrees.org/top-50-blogs-for-those-interested-in-teaching-abroad/
Thanks so much, and if you think your audience would find useful
information in the list or on the site, please feel free to share the
link. You can also use the button we’ve created for the
list, which I can send you through e-mail. We always appreciate a link
back as we’re trying to increase readership.
Thanks again, and have a great day!
Maria
What a wonderful resource! I assist in homeschooling my nieces, as well as tutoring students in writing, and your blog will be a welcome addition to my teaching practice! Thanks so much!
Recently, the blogger at Homeschool Ninja wrote me asking about appropriate Christian based curriculum for pre-school. Here is my response:
The best thing for preschool is to engage your child in many hands on activities. Help them develop their motor skills (gross motor skills then fine motor skills). Give them many opportunities to tear paper, cut paper. Give them magazines and have them cut out pictures in various shapes (circles, triangles, squares, etc.). Give them newspapers and have them cut out letters or words. Read to them a lot pointing to the words as you read them. This will give them more ideas about reading and learning. Let them help in the kitchen and help with shopping. Spending time exploring things together is the best curriculum for preschool. As far as reading to them, in addition to the usual children’s story books, I recommend The Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes (http://www.amazon.com/Bible-Pictures-Little-Eyes-Gift/dp/0802430783/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286253556&sr=8-1).
You can also check out other great Pre-K ideas on this blog: http://theeducationcafe.wordpress.com/pre-school/.
Thank you for your comments. I am glad that people are finding this blog helpful. I thought that keeping the same design would help people feel at home and help them realize they reached the right location. Kind of like going to a restaurant and finding the same familiar decor. But, I am open to hearing what others think. So, anyone else have a comment on the blog design? Should it be changed periodically or stay the same?
The Education Cafe Manager
This site is a wonderful resource. I like how the categories are so varied, the guest posts, the links to a variety of resources and the resources for dads. This is more than just an education site; it’s a family and parenting site too. I’ve linked to your site on my little blog also…and will add it to my “blog roll.”
Thanks,
REC
Thank you for such wonderful feedback! I have also added you to my blog roll. Many people have visited me from your blog.
Was wondering if you had any articles related to moving and preparing your child well to say goodbye and move away (whether to the US or to another city w/in the country of residence); adjustments & struggles kids face, etc.
Check out this article:
http://theeducationcafe.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/transitioning/
I think it will provide some of what you are looking for.
PBS Kids has some great tips and articles on family moves.
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/family/moves/article6.html
And here are some articles from Focus on the Family
http://www.troubledwith.com/transitions/Moving.cfm