Archive for July, 2009
« Previous EntriesBox Tops for Education- An Easy Way to Earn Money for Your School
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009This past year the General Mills Box Tops for Education program has raised over $50 million for schools. Thankfully, many supporters of education have been participating and have set a record. The program is so easy that I don’t see why the record-setting trend can’t continue for this coming school year. Simply check the foods [...]
Free SAT Preparation- I Need a Pencil.com
Monday, July 27th, 2009Although many schools are still on vacation for the summer, it is not to early to start preparing for the SATs. The SATs are an important factor in determining if you will be accepted by a particular college. Many colleges rely on your scores as a key component of the admissions process. These high stakes [...]
Education on the Go: How to Learn in the Car!
Saturday, July 25th, 2009Spending a lot of time driving around with your kids this summer? Don’t let that time be wasted, turn it into a learning experience. Whether you are just running around to do some errands or you are taking a long drive to a vacation spot, you can turn your car into a classroom! HomeSchoolBytes.com has [...]
Educational Blog Carnivals for July 2009
Friday, July 24th, 2009Looking for education tips and strategies? Check out these educational blog carnivals! Blog Carnival: Teaching k-6 Carnival hosted by Teaching Challenges. Blog Carnival: The Family Life Carnival hosted by Systems Overload. Blog Carnival: Carnival of Family Life hosted by Colloquium. Blog Carnival: Carnival of Education hosted by Steve Spangler’s Science Blog.
Summer Reading: Suggestions, Tips, and Strategies for Your Child
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009Unless you are fortunate enough to have one of those rare children that always has their nose in a book, you probably struggle with getting your child to read. Although as adults we know how important it is to read for many reasons such as developing creativity and critical thinking skills, it is very difficult [...]
A Review of Netbooks- Are They Really Worth It?
Saturday, July 18th, 2009A netbook is the latest development in the world of portable computers. Netbooks are small, laptop computers that weigh between 2 and 3 pounds. These netbooks have been getting a lot of attention lately since they are so small and inexpensive compared to traditional notebook computers. A netbook can cost less than $400. At first [...]
Business Blog Carnivals for July 2009
Friday, July 17th, 2009Thinking of starting a home business? Looking for advice for your part time job? Check out the posts at these business blog carnivals. Blog Carnival: Money Hacks Carnival hosted by The Canadian Finance Blog. Blog Carnival: Working at Home Blog Carnival hosted by Working at Home on the Internet. Blog Carnival: Work at Home Part [...]
Self Confidence- The Key to Success
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009What makes a successful student? This is an important question for many students (and their parents) who are struggling to achieve success in school. Of course, being a good student requires dedication, practice, and some natural ability. There is one factor, however, that I believe is often overlooked and is arguably the most important- self [...]
Understanding Common Teen Activities on the Internet
Saturday, July 11th, 2009Our children are growing up with a boom of technology available to them. As kids, we didn’t even know what the internet was, but nowadays, we are lost without it. We get online daily for email, blogs, searches, driving directions, shopping, and much more. It can be overwhelming and difficult to keep up with everything [...]
Fun and Easy Summer Activities for Kids
Thursday, July 9th, 2009Are the summer blahs getting to you? Are your kids already saying “we’re bored”? Are you tired of watching your children wasting away in front of the television? Help is here! The MomGrind.com has put together a list of 43 Activities for Kids. They are all great ways to pass away the summer days while [...]
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