Writing in general can be a tough business; writing for children is even more difficult. Writing for kids has its own tricks, processes, and rules; one of those rules is to use age appropriate words. How it differs from writing in general is that the scope of children’s writing is divided into specific age groups. […]
I just finished exchanging messages with my fiance’s sister. The owner of her storage unit, the place where she keeps the unsold remains of her life, is putting it all up for auction. He couldn’t afford the payments. She is staying at the house of a person who finds it appropriate to steal Pokémon cards […]
What is the HSPT? The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a nationally recognized private school entrance exam, created by Scholastic Testing Service (STS), available to students as part of the private school application process. The test is designed for middle school students trying to get into high school, so the majority of test takers […]
When homeschooling a child between the ages of nine and twelve, there is a lot of pressure from peer pressure. Keep in mind that not all children experience this pressure to be with their peers and be like them, while distancing themselves from their parents. These tweens still need a lot of attention, eye contact, […]
The power derived from going through the pregnancy process for many women to see, perceive and feel how important their presence is to their child. Its optimal development depends on it and she knows it. Mothers play an important role in the development of the child, emotionally, physically and spiritually, and where possible this is […]
Once upon a time there was a young man, only sixty or seventy, and he had begun to think that he was old. Now to think that one is old brings a lot of misery, and the old man began to think that his joints were stiff and therefore stiff. And he thought maybe he […]
The fashion and craze for Moulin Rouge costumes began primarily as a result of the premiere of the movie Moulin Rouge in 2001. The movie was so popular that it won 2 Academy Awards. Since the movie came out, the demand for different Moulin costumes has skyrocketed. Moulin Rouge costumes are primarily ideal for theme […]
What are the stages of reading development? The development of reading can be divided into two main stages: learning to read and reading to learn. Learning to read involves mastering the sound structure of spoken language, understanding the alphabetic principle, decoding words, and acquiring fluency. Once they begin to become fluent, the cognitive demands of […]
Many of your child’s early reading skills come naturally during childhood as you read and talk to him. By doing this, you have instilled essential skills that will help them develop pre-reading skills. When your child has reached preschool age, he will be ready for preschool reading. Pre-reading skills for preschoolers are what your child […]
February is a cold and unforgiving month. Surrounded for another year by cheesy slogans and cheesy commercials, my ex could have been right. Valentine’s Day could be a conspiracy between card companies, florists, and chocolate makers. Isn’t it a bit silly to assign love to a month … a day? What … are you supposed […]