[ad_1] Almost all toys can be described as educational, each offering a physical, sensory or creative aspect from which the child can learn and develop. There are, of course, educational toys out there which have been specially created to help nurture childhood development, designed to support a specific development such as co-ordination or identification. But why are toys such an important part of childhood development? No child is born understanding the world they’re brought in to, so from day one they have to learn what things are and how they work. This makes it important to let children play and explore with everything to help build their knowledge and understanding.…

[ad_1] Contemporary educational leaders function in complex local contexts. They must cope not only with daily challenges within schools but also with problems originating beyond schools, like staffing shortages, problematic school boards, and budgetary constraints. There are some emerging patterns and features of these complex contexts that educational leaders should recognize. Educational leaders face a political terrain marked by contests at all levels over resources and over the direction of public education. The vitality of the national economy has been linked to the educational system, shifting political focus on public education from issues of equity to issues of student achievement. States have increasingly centralized educational policymaking in order to augment…

[ad_1] Some people think that preschool for their toddlers is a must. Others think that they themselves can give their kids all the skills they need to have before they start kindergarten. Parents who have the time can indeed teach their kids the basics and if you have friends with kids the same age you can set up play dates so the kids can get together socially and learn all those much needed social skills. But what if you don’t have the time or the friends with kids the same age? Going to preschool doesn’t mean going to simply play and sing nursery rhymes anymore, instead it is academic based…

[ad_1] From early childhood education children transition to the primary school education. This transition is supposed to be managed by parents and guardians. However most of them are not always fully equipped with knowledge in human development concepts. For some, it is sufficient to find a primary school to send the child to. There is no attempt to link early childhood center education to the new primary school. As a result there is no seamless continuation in the education of the child. This is destabilizing the education of the child. A specialist mentor is required for this transition. Children transition to different kind of primary schools, namely residential schools where…

[ad_1] If death and taxes are two things you can count on, jobs in education might be a close third. While every industry has been shaken by the financial earthquakes (and volcanoes and tsunamis) of the past 16 months, education has always been one to turn to for stability, longevity, and growth. But what if you can’t imagine yourself in the front of a classroom? Besides teaching history to high schoolers and art to elementary students, there are a range of careers in the education industry that fit every personality type. Read on to find out more about education jobs (and how to earn the degree you need to get…

[ad_1] When my kids were in elementary school, I was an aide until they were in junior high. Then it wasn’t cool. When we moved to Maryland they said, ” Mom, can you please not get a job at our school? So, I worked at an after school and summer program for a year and took a couple early education courses as a back up plan while looking for a full-time job. I enjoyed my career in another field until my daughter graduated from college. We moved to Texas while she was in the military then moved to California so I could just be grandmas and babysit my grand kids…

[ad_1] With growing popularity of play schools and parents becoming conscious of their child’s early education, choosing the right preschool is a decision that could make a huge difference in laying the foundation of a strong future. As it is rightly said that schooling is the first steps towards being independent, it is important for parents to make the best choice to ensure a richer, joyful and rewarding learning experience for their child. The environment of a play school is an important factor that needs to be considered when going through the list of schools. While most of the schools these days brag about their learning methods and facilities, environment…

[ad_1] There are many factors that contribute to your success in life and the two major factors are parental education and formal education. The most important education is your home education. How your parents educate and influence you are crucial to your success in life. Formal education expands what your parents have taught you about life and smooths any rough edges. Formal education gives you the knowledge and the foundation to land a good paying job. Hopefully, you had good parents with good parental skills otherwise you are at the mercy of formal education and the guidance of your higher power. We tend to focus on the last four (4)…

[ad_1] The importance of early childhood development and all the government funding that will be funneled to new and old programs is a hot topic of discussion right now. Over the next few years the US government is promising to send billions of dollars to retool and update the education system as we know it today into a more efficient and effective system for our kids today and for future generations. That’s a lot of pressure when you think of it that way. So what are some of the more popular talking points when it comes to restructuring our education system and development of our children? There is a lot…

[ad_1] We know that the old saying ‘Children have a unique way of seeing things’ holds true; when concerned with children’s will and chores, and most of these chores are bound to be a part of the daily routine. So when your child is old enough to start making some demands to you regarding chores, the most important thing is to agree with him or her. The best way to do this is by setting clear rules of behavior regarding household chores, early childhood education, and outdoor activities. Let us see how these three things can work in tandem to ensure that our children help in household chores, instead of…