By now, you must have heard that music is essential for keeping a sound mind, even as it provides a fun way for kids to learn. It helps sharpen literacy skills in children with learning difficulties, hence its importance in early childhood education. The importance of music in speech and language development is mostly undisputed…
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public research institution founded back in 1882 in Westwood, Los Angeles. The university is famed as the US Education System's prestigious, over 100-year-old institute. With a student-to-faculty ratio of about 18:1, the institute truly believes in the true essence of its "Let there be light" motto. It…
Children learn through play and interaction with family and friends. You can even liken the brain of a child to that of a sponge ready to absorb any tiny bit of information and knowledge. In fact, massive amounts of psychological learning and development happen during early childhood – or before the age of eight. The…
Choosing a degree is all about your future. You are doing your best to predict what jobs will be around for some time. The following six degrees are in demand today. 1. Nursing The healthcare industry is always in need of nurses, which is especially true in rural areas where there is a lack of…
Each summer we attend a Classical Conversations practicum, where my vision for our homeschool is strengthened, our kids get to do a fun academic camp, and I participate in training for my role as an Essentials tutor. This year we're participating in a practicum close to my mom's, and I've updated this post from a…
An educational program in the UK provides the opportunity to get a high-quality education, gain important contacts, and join the culture. However, clear planning is necessary to get the most out of all this. This article provides advice for future students of British Universities. Studying and exams If this is the first time you have…
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: Bookmaking is a simple and fun way to get kids excited about reading and writing. When I was an elementary school teacher, bookmaking was always a favorite activity. I've recently started making books with my five year old, and he is now obsessed! Simple accordion envelope…
There are people who simply want to earn a good living and provide for their loved ones, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that. Others, however, want jobs that involve helping others. Those who realized the importance of this aspect of work started searching for career options based on their passions, and that is the…
Where did the last few years go? Whether you’re preparing to go into your final year at university this September, or will be graduating this year, you might be considering extending your student experience with a master’s degree. Depending on your career goals, a master’s might be exactly what you need to help you achieve…
How do you motivate your child to go to college? Getting a higher education is a demanding job. It will take several years of your life to get there in the first place. So how do you motivate your child to do this difficult task? The generation gap plays a role. It is difficult for…