http://www.articletrader.com/ Articles at ArticleTrader en-us http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/kids/jubilee-jam-make-your-kida%80%99s-learning-process-easier-online.html http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/kids/jubilee-jam-make-your-kida%80%99s-learning-process-easier-online.html Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:46:04 -0600
A classroom doesn't help all the kids to develop the hidden talent within them because it is a difficult task for a teacher to look at the needs of each and every kid in her classroom. At the same time some kids are not smart enough to grab quickly what is taught in the classroom. Often a blackboard is not sufficient to make their learning process interesting. Something adventurous, fun-filled and interesting activities can only catch their attention just like the online kids game available now.

These days, many service providers have come up with lots of interesting online educational games, only for the kids. Kids in their growing stage have great potential to learn something new very quickly if they find it interesting. It is their growing period that creates eagerness within them to learn all the new things they come across. Keeping certain points in mind various site providers have designed various fun games for kids of different ages.

Today's kids are smart enough to play the various kinds of free online games. The basic knowledge of computers has helped the kids to have a good grasp of the various kinds of online kids game available presently. These games serve both the purposes of getting them the educational values together with fun. The free online puzzles such as jigsaw puzzle with variety of pictures and theme helps the kid to sharpen their memory.

Colors have always attracted the kids; so the online kids game based on pictures, paintings always catch the attention of the kids and help them to develop the creative skill within them. Kids can learn a lot of things out of this game. It would be a new world for the kid to find the lost treasure and make new discoveries. Thus there are unique games which serve as a complete educational package with fun for the kid.

The online kids game makes the learning process very simpler and exciting helping the kids to develop their vocabulary and interactive skill. The free online puzzles based on any topic can make the learning process very simple and easy to memorize.

What a book cannot do for your kid, the online kids game can work wonders providing both fun and educational values. As the kids are in their growing stage without any knowledge of good or bad, parental guidance is a must when they are online with some games or puzzles. Their support and company would really encourage their kids to learn more.

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Jubilee Jam the is author of this article on online kids games. Find more information about free online games at http://www.jubileejam.net

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Anyone with children knows very well that online games and virtual worlds for kids have flooded the market the last few years. While we all want our children to have fun and enjoy the amazing new world technology offers on-line, parents are often left questioning the value of all that internet activity.

As a parent of three children and a former therapist, I quickly recognized the opportunity to take current trends in the marketplace and create teachable, value added moments for parents and children. That's why I created the brand Jubilee Jam to be MUCH more than just another virtual world filed with games and activities.

My master's degree in Early Childhood Development and Learning and my experience as a parent have given me great insight and incentive to create a very unique children's brand that offers a blend of a high-tech while maintaining a high-touch brand feel parents could feel good about.

Jubilee Jam, is not only a virtual world, but also has toys, books and songs that children can enjoy. I often hear form parents whose children ask to read my books every night how much they enjoy the teachable moments the books allow them with their children.

The books and characters have endearing and enduring qualities. The soft, cuddly characters make great friends for children to enjoy as a traditional plush toy. And each animated playroom within the virtual world helps children explore different creative interests.

In essence, the DNA of the Jubilee Jam brand encourages children to discover who they are, celebrate it, and to share it with the world. Through blogs I help parents get a better understanding of the unique brand and ways to share with their children in what I call "conscious parenting".

In addition, Jubilee Jam gives to established organizations to help children in need around the world dig clean wells in remote villages, offer food, vaccines and education, we even give free toys to children who have never had one. This effort helps children and parents feel connected and know they can make a vital difference in the lives of others by helping make the world a better place for us all!

Now, I ask what could be more high-touch than that?


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Jubilee Jam is author of this article on online kids games. Find more information about online kids puzzles and activities at http://www.jubileejam.net

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/kids/how-to-teach-reading-to-children.html http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/kids/how-to-teach-reading-to-children.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:49:48 -0600
You continue teaching your children reading when you play songs on recordings that involve the alphabet. The alphabet song is a very important first step in teaching reading to children. Many children can pick up songs quite easily while the alphabet song may make them hesitate. Reciting the alphabet in song triggers a mind development. Pointing to letters in stories and saying the letter of the alphabet that corresponds to the letter, is a visual and oral signalling to that part of the mind that programs speech. Teaching children to read phonetically should follow as letters and their corresponding sounds are connected in the child's mind.

That method is followed in the book "Hebrew from Scratch" which introduces a person to the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. Actually, in learning any new language, the alphabet is always the first step unless you are learning phrases to use while travelling to a foreign country. But, if you are learning to read in a language, there is no other way than to learn the alphabet and the corresponding sounds that letters make and the corresponding sounds that pairs of letters make. Phonetically speaking, learning vowels by repeating them and joining them to simple words build vocabulary.
Another way of teaching children to read is the look and say method which is currently used in many schools. The program was aimed at avoiding the more rigid discipline of learning to read phonetically. But, eventually, even with the look and say method, the beginning reader will have to learn to read phonetically when the vocabulary extends beyond physical representation of words to be read.
Books on reading like phonics and look and say are available at many colleges and libraries. A person who is just a beginner at teaching children to read would do well to visit bookstores and look in the children's department. A beginner reader loves books with pictures and words. As the reader moves to books without pictures, the need for phonetic development becomes obvious.

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Introspection is an important part of life. Kim Robinson, author of An Unusual Experience, from Outskirts Press (www.outskirtspress.com) invited children into her dream to relay a message. From young child to young adult, this story will resonate with what is in every child's heart.

Robinson's dream began on a spaceship, which landed at a community college. Once there, she accepted a piece of candy from a man who then turned out to be her English teacher at the college. The teacher handed out candy to everyone who received a good grade on the stories they had written. The candy turned to gold, which made Robinson want more.

"At first the teacher would not give me any candy," wrote Robinson. "There was something really strange going on around here. I woke up and I was wondering if the next time I go to sleep I will get the gold."

Once she ate some of the candy, her dream became clear. The teacher was actually a king named King Bittersweet. He had lost his crown because he was not the kind of person he should be in his heart. The candy was his way of trying to make up for not being the best person he could be and he wanted another chance to win back his crown.

"The man who was giving out the candy was actually a king forced to give up his crown because of the lack of love in his heart," wrote Robinson. "I understood why he was giving out the candy. It was because he wanted a second chance at his crown. The gold represented the love in one's heart. The candy represented the sweetness."

Once this revelation was made clear, Robinson then found herself being offered her own crown and being named Princess Heart. Princess Heart knew that she was offered this crown for being the best person she could be in her heart. She was offered her own kingdom to rule, a stairwell encased in gold, which led up to the kingdom of Heaven.

"It doesn't matter what you are that will get you into the kingdom, it matters what is in your heart that will make the difference," wrote Robinson.

Princess Heart knew that she needed to be the best person she could be in her heart if she was to rule this staircase forever.

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Tony Panaccio is a Staff Writer at News & Experts.

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The first step you take is to make a complete list and group it into several sub lists. For example, you can list it in age group, which can make group gift buying easier. You can list in relationship groups. Family member's in one group, friends in another and business associates in a final group. After that, you could even sub group into age. If you have a well-defined list of people you wish to buy for it will help you when decide on what to buy.

Once you have your list together utilize the Internet for gift ideas if you haven't put "feelers" out already. Using the Internet is one of the easiest ways to put a list together and honestly, it's also the easiest way to complete your shopping. However, for this guide, I'm assuming you love the hustle and bustle of retail in December! Se the Internet and decide on the item or items you would like to purchase. Write down each item and the store you would like to purchase the gift at. This will help you group your list by store once you have reached shopping mode.

On a cost saving thought, if you are buying for children often a group gift is a great idea. However, this is where keeping a list of age groups will help. You don't want to buy a group gift for age group one to seven. You might want to forgo buying a group gift for that one year old and possible opt for baby keepsake gifts instead. It's not likely that one year old would appreciate a video game anyway and we all know that your six year old would not appreciate a rattle at all!

Once you have your list together and you've picked out all of your gifts you must refrain from straying from your list. If you do that you'll likely end up more frustrated and with less money in your pocket at the end of the season. The biggest pit fall to holiday spending is impulse buying. This is also where most people end up returning gifts because it was purchased hastily and without thought.

A thoughtful gift idea will go a lot further then any impulse buy and you'll have a more enjoyable and festive time during the buying process. Also, don't forgot to have fun during the giving process. Many people focus so hard on buying that they never enjoy watching those special people open their gifts. This is often as hectic as the buying process. Take it slow and enjoy the season!


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Author Kimberly Green feels baby keepsake gifts are perfect for baby showers and first birthdays

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/kids/kids-toys-whats-hot-and-whats-not.html http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/kids/kids-toys-whats-hot-and-whats-not.html Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:56:12 -0500 Among the hottest trends in kids' toys are the toys that encourage learning, creativity and imagination, while having fun. Kids enjoy learning new skills like numbers, colors, and letters, but want to have fun doing it. A boring repetitive activity like flash cards can be helpful but is an outdated idea to learn these concepts. Instead look for things like a toy laptop that teaches letters. Kids can fill their imaginative and creative needs while still learning their letters and numbers.
Another hot trends in kids' toys are things parents look for in a toy. Safety, value, durability, and versatility are all key qualities for kids' toys. Safety is the key thing parents look for in kids' toys. Durability is essential to a kids' toy because if the toy you purchase will not hold up to an active youngster's demands, it is really not a good value. Versatility is also important in kids' toys because the kids will find more uses for the toy, using their never ending supply of imagination and creativity.
One growing trend in kids' toys is green toys. Green toys are thought to be safer for both the environment and for your children. With the recent firestorm regarding safety in kids' toys, more and more parents are choosing green kids' toys.
While some of the hot trends in kids' toys are looking at creativity, imagination, safety, durability, and versatility, some of the trends about what not to buy in kids' toys are also. What's not hot in kids' toys include unsafe toys, toys with only one purpose, and toys that easily break.
Hazardous toys with small parts or lead based paints are being avoided. This trend is ongoing, and with toy manufacturers stepping up to increase the safety level of toys aimed at infants, toddlers, and small children, injuries caused by kids' toys are sure to decline.
Toys with only one purpose discourage imagination and creativity and are out of favor. In days gone by, parents looked for toys that focused on one skill, whether it is letters, colors, or numbers. This is no longer true. Also, toys that are not durable are no longer in favor. The easier it will break, the less likely parents are to purchase the toy for their kids.


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Vickie Lexom is a part time author when she isn't running her coffee shop or chasing her little one around. The Little Tikes Company, is a multi-national manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, innovative children's products. Known for their durable toys, Little Tikes has become the leader in distributing children's toys in households throughout the world. Little Tikes encourages your child to play, and use their imagination, with toys for a wide range of ages! Find exactly what you are looking for at Little Tykes today!

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/kids/getting-your-child-interested-in-education.html http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/kids/getting-your-child-interested-in-education.html Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:13:33 -0500 It's vital that learning be a partnership between a child, their teacher, their social network and their parents. If a child has this partnership they will surely be set up to succeed in a world that demands more out of them at a younger and younger age! Once this bond is formed you'll see your child learn in exponential ways that you likely thought wasn't possible.

Now, let's get back to the task at hand. You want to be a partner in your child's learning but you have a hard enough time getting their attention long enough to eat dinner or to take a bath! How on earth are you going to get them focused enough to learn? Here is the fun part! Structured learning events with parents should be at a minimum as this is the primary function of the teacher. A child must learn how to function in a highly structured environment in order to function properly in socially when they are in their adult years. Again, this should not be your primary focus when engaging in learning exercises.

Because of this, you can utilize several techniques to keep (or not keep) your child's attention. Many people have found great success in role-playing with their children. A lot can be learned by playing pirates! As your child is busy searching for lost treasure it you're responsibility to fill their heads with the occasional fact or history lesson as you wander around the island with them searching for that lost gold! Don't forget to get lost in time with them. This will not only help you with building educational bonds with your child, it will also help foster an emotional bond with your child that will last through your entire lives.
Utilizing visual stimuli is a great way to use playtime as a learning tool. Playmobil Toys for example has a large product line of toys that can be used to spark the imagination and turn playtime into learning time for your child. Getting down on the floor and holding discussions with your child as you play will encourage the thought process, question asking and will have an end result of a stimulated child.

No matter what method you choose to interact with your child it's important that you participate in the educational process to ensure your values are being instilled into your child and that they feel you have a vested interest in their development. Who knows, you just might learn from them along the way!

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Author Kim Green has children of her own and loves the different imaginative toys Playmobil Toys has come up with - an excellent line of kids toys

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/kids/what-my-kids-taught-me-about-god-from-a-cookie.html http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/kids/what-my-kids-taught-me-about-god-from-a-cookie.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:15:08 -0500
But... there are days when all they do is ask me for things. "Dad can I have a treat? Can we go to Game Stop (in the middle of my work day) to get some new Nintendo games? Can we go to Sea World (like... right now, in the middle of a work day)." I want this, I want that... It's never ending! And when I say "no" or "maybe later", I get the rolling of the eyes followed by a long "ooohhhhhh I never get what I want" and then a stomping away.

This morning my boys, who are ages 7 and 9, were being unruly and arguing together so I had to step in a few times to break up the melee' and make peace. After a few times of doing this (and not getting any work done because of it), one of them comes to me asking for a cookie.

I snapped. I raised my voice and said "Let me get this straight, so far this morning you've been unruly, disobedient, fighting with your brother, not getting your chores done, distracting me from getting my work done... AND NOW YOU WANT A COOKIE?"

And then I said it... "All you ever do is ask me for things, what have you done for me lately?" And at that very moment I had an epiphany. I thought, "Is this how God feels about ME most of the time?" A humbling moment to say the least.

I mean, most people know it's a good thing to pray. We know that God loves us as His dear little children. Some of us talk to God more than others, but when you do, what do you talk about? I've been in church, I've heard other people pray. It usually goes something like: God give me this, God give me that. God bless this, God help me with that. I want, I need, I want, I want, I want. Yeesh!

When I pray I start off by thanking God for what I have, then I ask for a few things. You know what? From now on I'm going to lead with "God, what can I do for you today?" And then listen for an answer! You know, that small voice deep in your heart telling you what you should or should not do.

I am resolved to make a conscience and more concerted effort to do more for God and his people BEFORE I ask for anything for myself. That seems fair, right?



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Daniel Sweet is the founder of God's Word First Christian Ministry and an expert in business leadership. He is the author of the Power of Leadership Book Series and the creator of the Power of Leadership Training University.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/kids/the-incident-management-program-offers-educators-practical-support-in-behaviour-management.html http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/kids/the-incident-management-program-offers-educators-practical-support-in-behaviour-management.html Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:33:02 -0500 (http://www.theimp.ca), a networking and information management program that offers educators an effective tool for storing and accessing reports, is making it easier for educators to identify students with behavior problems, track their progress and foster positive behaviour.

Designed by an educator, The Incident Management Program was developed to be intuitive and easy to use. Recording data takes just minutes, eliminating paperwork. Educators can tell at a glance which behavioural challenge a student is struggling with. A convenient message system offers a reminder if incidents need a follow-up. All data is held securely in a facility which is monitored 24 hours a day with no unauthorized access.

"Dealing with behavioural problems in the school can be challenging for teachers and principals. By networking with colleagues and other education professionals, much more can be accomplished," states Gerard Engen, founder of Incident Management Program. "We developed this program to facilitate teamwork. It provides ease of communication between office and staff through a secure network, enabling the school to work as a team. Through the collection of data, trends can be identified in the early stages, enabling educators to become proactive. Potential problems and destructive behavious, such as bullying, can be attended to before they become serious," says Engen.

The Incident Management Program helps to identify problem students and co-ordinates the assistance and support they require. There are 6 Support Levels in the program, each with the appropriate response to change the behaviour that is not improving. Each time an incident is recorded for a particular student, that student moves to the next Support Plan, after they have completed their current plan. Fully completing each plan allows for the maximum behavioural change in the student. The program is designed to be easy to use, efficient and effective. Home contact is made at Support Level 3, ensuring that parents are aware of the situation so that they can take part in the process. Support levels 4 and 5 offer practical solutions to the behavioural difficulties of the student.

When educators are kept aware of what is going on in their schools on a daily basis, behavioural problems can be identified early and dealt with in a timely manner. Positive behaviour trends can be encouraged. Effective prevention of bullying and other disruptive behaviours, leads to a safer, happier school, and a better environment for learning. "Certain students have more difficulties than other students in school. It is crucial that they receive the support they need to succeed. Inappropriate behaviour in the classroom adversely affects the learning of all students. The Incident Management Program's ultimate goal is to provide an environment that will improve educational achievement for all students," adds Engen.


About Incident Management Program: The Incident Management Program is an efficient and effective online computer program designed to assist teachers, schools and school boards in the management of students with behaviour problems. With the Incident Management Program, educators can record, collect, and organize incident information. The Incident Management Program helps to identify students in need and co-ordinates the assistance and support they require. A proactive solution to school behavioural problems, the Incident Management Program can be effective in stopping bullying and other behaviours of a serious nature before they have the chance to develop. Visit http://www.theimp.ca for a free program demonstration and more information about the Incident Management Program.


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Contact Information:
Gerard Engen
Incident Management Program
PO Box 441
Norman Wells, NT X0E 0V0
Canada
250 448 1829
sales@theimp.ca
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We've all seen the child who has trouble differentiating from playtime and the times where we need them to behave like proper young children. If you happen to have a child like this you know just what I'm talking about. At any time you are certain your child will morph into Super-Man and run off to save the world. They'll most likely hurt their siblings and make them cry in the process. This is not only embarrassing for parents it's destructive behavior that can affect your child for their entire lives and it's also a learned behavior that can also affect younger siblings in a very negative manner as well.
The good thing is, most of these behaviors can be modified easily by implementing several small tactics that can keep children interested and stimulated as well as developing motor skills, knowledge and social skills. Don't get me wrong, any time you try to add a little structure to chaos you'll find pit falls and brick walls but the end result will be a child who can play and function in a manner that benefits everyone.

Trying to build character through play time is one of the most rewarding experiences a parent will have with their children because it's time you get to spend simply having fun. The first step is to set clear ground rules for the game. For example, setting time limit, or sharing requirements will help you with the structure aspect. Just like adults, children benefit from structure because it gives them parameters to work within.

When playing imagination games (being a pirate trying to recover lost treasure) be prepared to teach. The definition of a parent should be "teacher" because it's up to you to make sure your children are being mentally stimulated and not just running through their day mindlessly. Before getting involved with kids toys, a new game or adventure with your child, do a little research on your own so you can bring interesting facts or stimulating questions to fun time. This keeps your child mentally involved in playtime and also helps to build on their knowledge. In the world of video games and televised stimulation playtime is rare and when your child does engage in it you can get 10 times more from it by using education to enhance the fun.

Building motor skills is another area that is often overlooked but very crucial in your child's development. The term "idol hands" is very true in the fact that when your child gets bored, they get into trouble. We've all seen it a hundred times. So when you're down on the floor playing with those Magformers, challenge your child to build something specific and build one right along side of them. This gives then sensory stimulation and it keeps them involved in the process. Once you build that pirate boat you can float on over to your Playmobil Toys village and search for that elusive gold. Your child will appreciate having a swash-buckling partner to help them and they will be more constructive in the process.



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Author Kimberly Green has 3 children whom she loves to buy fun and interactive kids toys for. They are a useful tool for imaginative play and learning.

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