What Kids Really Like in a Science Kit?

What Kids Really Like in a Science Kit?If you've ever been to a sn chemistry classroom, you know that there are many different 'chemistry' themed games and activities. But with all the different activity options, it can be difficult to determine which ones would be the most effective. I have used this to research the best sn chemistry games for my group of children.Kids love science. Most of them enjoy playing with their science kits, tinkering with the different experiment kits, and all the fun experiments they come up with. I just feel that being able to incorporate all of these things into a game can help your children become more comfortable with science and learn how to play along.They also love putting together their own science kits. They like to be able to create experiments, keep track of their experiments, and test their experiments. With a game to follow, they can do all these things and make things that can be used in their science kits.Kids also like games that have pict ures as the characters. This is a great way to get them to understand all the different types of different characters that exist in science. It can also help get them to understand that if there are many different characters, then they can also have many different names that can be used to describe each of these characters.One activity that I thought was great was to find a set of math problems that children could solve. I looked around and found a set of questions that had pictures that could be used as images to make equations. My group of kids were very happy to go through these puzzles every week and learn math.Another activity that I thought was great is having a homemade lab set. Having a small lab that was within their reach was really interesting to them. It also gave them something to do when they got bored, but it also helped to keep them learning.I ended up doing some research and found several different activity options that my group of kids could participate in. When I think about how much fun it was for them to build and solve different experiments, I find myself enjoying using these activities and having fun while helping them learn. I hope you will give it a try too.

5 Essential Study Skills That Every Middle School Student Should Master

5 Essential Study Skills That Every Middle School Student Should Master Improving Back to School Study Skills for Middle School Students Middle school is a vital time in a student's educational career and middle school study skills are essential to success in high school and beyond. Think of middle school much like the practices leading up to a big game. An athlete's practice performance is important because that time spent mastering the fundamentals pays off when the stakes are high during a game. Middle school is the same way. There are many different study skills that students should master in middle school that will play a valuable role when the stakes are much higher. As a parent it is vital for you to play an active role in your middle schooler student's education. Working with your child now to master essential middle school study skills will help lay a strong foundation for future grades. Parents and students should work together to: Find the best time to study Every student is different. It is important to remember what works for others, or what worked for you, may not be best for your child. Spend time experimenting with study times to see when your child is most effective. For several days have your child complete homework and other school tasks immediately upon arriving home. Then try switching the study time to later in the evening, perhaps immediately after dinner. If neither of these times work for your child, evaluate your family's daily schedule for other available study blocks that may be more beneficial. Keep materials organized Many middle school students don't naturally possess essential organizational skills. The ability to organize materials, schedules, and assignments can be difficult. Work with your child to establish and maintain an organizational system that is efficient and tailored to this year's coursework. Provide the materials necessary for your child to stay organized such as binders, folders, and an assignment planner. Take the time to help your child keep the materials organized and intervene if your child is experiencing difficulty. Learn to take notes Taking notes is a critically important study skill in high school and college. Middle school is an ideal time to learn note taking skills because it provides plenty of opportunity to practice and refine this skill. Huntington Learning Centers offers students the opportunity to learn study skills, including note taking, from highly trained professionals. Your child's tutor will teach specific note taking skills to help with this year's courses. There will also be an emphasis on general note taking skills that can be applied to a variety of subject areas. This helps your child view note taking as a universal study skill that can be used in any course. Develop a study schedule Your child has a schedule full of challenging academic work and may be overwhelmed by the prospect of managing all of the assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests. Ask your child for course schedules and syllabi and work to create a master schedule. Help your child see the big picture and understand that planning ahead is essential for success. Work together to devise weekly and monthly study schedules that provide plenty of time for all coursework. Build foundational research skills Think about all the research papers and projects in your child's future. High school and college courses require students to research topics to write papers, complete laboratory work, prepare persuasive arguments, and present material. This research based coursework will be much easier if your child has the research skills necessary for success. As part of the study skills tutoring sessions at Huntington Learning Centers students learn how to conduct effective research and how to use valuable reference skills to determine important information. Students learn how to find the information they're looking for and ways to compile it for use in papers, projects, and presentations.

Volunteering Experience - Ritas Story

Volunteering Experience - Rita's Story Rita P  has had many years of experience as a private tutor, both in Italy and the UK. She's an enthusiastic investigator of the History of Ancient Languages, and studied Prehistory, Archaeology and Classics in Rome and Verona.   Rita has a huge heart, she gives her time to 3 different schools, helping underprivileged children with Spanish, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning. She volunteers at Pimlico Academy, Highbury Fields, and Wilbury Primary School. She has kindly written about her volunteering experience so far in hopes that it will inspire others to follow suit! I started tutoring in Italy some years ago, and I still vividly picture a shy girl who happened to be my first student. I had just finished my Master's Degree in Archaeology and Classics. She was a 16 year old student who attended two different schools, a music conservatory and a grammar school. Studying on her own was a big effort which she found stressful and quite demanding. At first I thought she probably needed a little more structure as well as a bit of encouragement to keep her focused. I was only there to help her with Ancient Languages, but we soon made a habit of spending some time at the end of every lesson to talk about anything that was on her mind, including her other subjects. By the end of the year she surprised me. She confessed that our lessons and talks had helped her to become more organised, self-confident and open with people. She then went on to express to me how grateful she was for this. She soon finished her studies, and now she’s a musician who lives in Amsterdam. She taught me something too. I learned how important it is to establish a relationship with your student, aside from helping them with their studies. I learnt that lending an ear and taking the time to “know” my students is equally as valuable in helping them perform better in school and in their private studies. I have since moved to London, and brought my vast experience in education with me! I began tutoring in November, after a comprehensive training day, perfectly managed by Tutorfair. Currently I volunteer in two different high schools and a primary school â€" exposing myself to students of varying ages, ambitions and distinct backgrounds. Working with year 11 students everyday has been challenging. Initially I felt that they were doing a great job of living up to their teenage stereotype of being moody, demotivated, unfocused and tired. It took some time for them to accept me. They were shy and rather closed off as they were uncomfortable discussing any difficulties they were having. After a few lessons they began to open up and relax around me, and subsequently I did too! They understood that I was there to help them unconditionally, which turned out to be the single most important thing to them. Working with students at this age can be really extraordinary, and genuinely wonderful. I also help a group of Year 6 students who are part of an afterschool special learning program. These younger students were much more welcoming, and took to me straight away!   They were also more demanding of me and the teacher leading the class. No matter how old the student is, I believe that nothing can help a student more than applying the J Factor: If I can help make the learning experience Joyful, the results are always astounding. I try to hold the picture of my first student in my head and what that experience taught me.   It reminds me to remain patient and dedicated, the rest then comes naturally. Are you interested in becoming a volunteer tutor? If so click here  to get involved, or email Pete Kirby at pete@tutorfair.com we would love to hear from you!

The Simple Secret to Foreign Language Fluency

The Simple Secret to Foreign Language Fluency Whats the hardest part of learning languages?They feel arbitrary.They have their own logic, but it takes trial and error to figure them out.What if there was a shortcut?A way to learn from your mistakes before making them?Heres a simple but useful tip.Learn example sentences rather than  memorizing words individually and out of context.  In other words, sentence mine.What is sentence mining?Google “sentence mining” and you’ll find a community of hardcore sentence miners who get into passionate debates.Sentence mining is learning languages by collecting, saving, and reviewing sentences.The more traditional approach is to memorize long lists of vocab words individually.Why does sentence mining work?Sentence mining works for several reasons.First, it helps you create mental associations with what you already know. The sentences give you a place in your brain where you can attach the new vocabulary.Second, it exposes you to the vocabulary in different contexts. This accelerates you r learning in the same way that you would get to know a person faster if you see them in multiple social settings.Third, vocabulary is nuanced, like people. Just like you dont truly know someone by knowing their name, you dont truly know a word just by knowing its definition.Sentence mining lets you master a word more quickly.How do I do sentence mining?There are 2 ways.The Traditional WayFirst, Ill tell you the traditional, painful way:Find a resource that can provide a steady supply of accurate sentences.Select simple sentences that demonstrate the word’s meaning.Save those sentences in your notebook or flashcards.Periodically review.As you can imagine, the traditional way is a test of your discipline and organizational skills.If you enjoy challenges, have an iron will, and are very meticulous, go with the traditional way.If this sounds like too much work for you, theres an easier way. The FluentU WayTheres a new, painless, and even delightfully fun way: FluentU.With FluentU, youre able to see multiple examples of any word.These examples are all high quality.They either come from authentic sources like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talksor theyre created from scratch by native speakers, and written in a simple way that still clearly demonstrates how the word is used.The words even come with representative images.Take a look at the FluentU app to see what I mean:FluentU lets you learn any video through a fun, multimedia quiz. And at any moment in the quiz, you can swipe left or write to see more examples for the word that youre being quizzed on.Download the FluentU iPhone  or Android app for free!

?? 5 Inspirational Young People You Should Keep an Eye On

?? 5 Inspirational Young People You Should Keep an Eye On 5 Inspirational Young People You Should Keep an Eye On At Tutorful, we firmly believe that youngsters get a bad rep. They’re often unfairly labelled as lazy or selfish.This International Youth Day, we decided to prove those stereotypes wrong.Here are 5 amazingly inspirational young people who will make you sit up and take notice.1) Greta Thunberg (16 Years Old) By European Parliament from EU - Greta Thunberg at the Parliament, CC BY 2.0Greta is a Swedish activist. At the tender age of 15, she led a protest outside the Swedish parliament building about the impending dangers of climate change.The support for this protest grew incredibly quickly, resulting in over 1.4 million students protesting around the world in March this year.Greta has garnered several accolades in just one year. She’s been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, featured on the cover of Time Magazine, and granted the Ambassador of Conscience Award by Amnesty International.She’s had a real-world impact too. The EU boss, Jean-Claude Juncker, announced a new plan to spend hundreds of billions of Euros in an attempt to combat climate change.Greta is proof that young people care for far more than themselves, and that they have the ability to achieve anything, no matter their age.2) Cori “Coco” Gauff (15 Years Old) By si.robi - CC BY-SA 2.0Coco is an American tennis player. She recently made sporting headlines when she received a wildcard entry to the Wimbledon tennis championships. The world watched as Coco defeated her heroine, Venus Williams, in the first round. In fact, the 15 year old made it all the way to Round 4.Coco is the youngest ever player to reach the main draw at Wimbledon, and she became such an inspiration that her third round match was played on Centre Court.The media and Coco’s fellow players congratulated her on her performance and maturity throughout the tournament.Coco has likely inspired hundreds of kids to pick up a tennis racket, and she’s showing the world that young people can be equally as determined and mature as their elders.3) Rishab Jain (14 Years Old) By Andy King for Discovery EducationRishab is an American researcher, scientist, and inventor. Oh, and he’s only 14. Last year, he created an AI algorithm that will help doctors accurately treat the pancreas in cancer patients.Previously, the pancreas has been difficult to pinpoint. This is due to other organs blocking the way, and the fact that breathing can often move it out of position.Rishab’s algorithm will help track the location of the pancreas, so that radiation can be applied exclusively to it. This lessens the danger of killing perfectly healthy cells that are nearby, and improves the efficiency of the treatment.The project, for which Rishab was awarded a $25,000 prize, was mainly inspired by a family friend who died of cancer.Rishab is a stark reminder that the youth of today are the innovators of tomorrow, and that they have the creativity and knowledge to make the world a better place.4) Marley Dias (14 Years Old) By narratively.comMarley is an American activist and feminist. She first ventured into the limelight aged just 11, when she created the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign.After complaining to her mother that the books she read were always about white boys, she became inspired to do something about it.Her campaign is a book drive that originally aimed to collect books featuring black, female protagonists. In just a few months, she had collected 9,000 books, and raised a lot of discussion about the lack of diversity in children’s literature.Since then, Marley has written and published her own book, and is currently the youngest editor at elle.com.Marley has shown the world that young people not only care about the injustices of the world, but have the strength and willpower to do something about it.5) David Hogg (19 Years Old) By Barry Stock - CC BY-SA 2.0David Hogg is a writer and activist from the USA. He was enjoying a normal day at schoolwhen a gunman entered and killed several of his fellow students. During the shooting, Hogg used his TV production experience to interview other students, and update the outside world.Fortunately, David survived the attack. He then went on to co-found Never Again MSD, a gun control advocacy group, with 19 other students.Along with his co-founders, David helped sign up 50,000 young people for the midterm elections, and frequently campaigns for tighter restrictions on gun sales in the USA.He also co-wrote a book with his sister that made the New York Times Bestseller list. All of the proceeds from the book are being given to charity.David is a prime example of how young people are able to turn the most harrowing of experiences into something positive that helps to make the world a better place.They Are the FutureThe kids of today will be making the world of tomorrow. In f act, it seems they’ve already started.The young people in this article are just 5 of thousands others like them. They’re creative, intelligent, empathic, curious, and determined. They’ve learnt from the mistakes that previous generations have made. All they want to do is make the world a better place.Maybe it’s about time we let them...

Acing the Integrated Reasoning Section of the GMAT

Acing the Integrated Reasoning Section of the GMAT Think of the Integrated Reasoning Section of the GMAT as a test to evaluate the applied version of the same skills the GMAT is designed to test overall. The GMAT is intended to assess your competence in analysis, writing, and quantitative reasoning as well as your reading and writing skills. In this section, the key word is reasoning. While the IR includes a basic on-screen calculator, if you possess a talent for estimation and identification of rational responses, you will likely save time and may not even need the calculator. All participants will receive questions of increasing difficulty. There are four question types: tabular analysis, graphical analysis, two-part analysis and multi-source reasoning. While you likely aren't thrilled about adding additional study on top of your prep for the quant and verbal portions of the GMAT, a couple of straightforward methods can give you peace of mind when confronting the Integrated Reasoning section. Get to know graphs, because they abound in IR, particularly bubble charts or scatter plots. They are there to test your ability to extract information from a data set by analysis. Reviewing graphs outside of the typical practice materials, like those found in The Economist, can make you feel more at ease with the various symbols and text. Interspersing the standard data sets with graphs like these can keep your prep work from becoming too tedious. Give the multi-source reasoning questions a close read. While this may seem self-evident, many of us rely on skimming to deal with the volume of text in our lives. If you concentrate enough to nail each piece of information in the exercise on the first read, you save yourself the time spent glancing back and forth from the original text as you answer the questions. This is important when you consider that the entire IR has only 30 allocated minutes. While practicing, evaluate both your timing and how much information you are able to absorb. Don't fear the spreadsheet: there are questions in the Integrated Reasoning section that measure how well you can extract information from a spreadsheet. As long as you have beginner-level familiarity with Excel, the tasks that you have to execute are nowhere near as complex as you might anticipate. It's mostly a matter of being comfortable with the sorting function. Master that, and you will likely be fine. The two-part analysis section is similar to Critical Reasoning and has shorter, clearer prompts than the multi-source reasoning section and spreadsheets in table analysis. However, since the two-part analysis questions comprise one-third of the test, budget your time accordingly. Run through practice sets of twelve questions in one-half hour: four multi-source reasoning, two table analysis, two graphic analysis and four two-part analysis. Like the reading comprehension section, the time-consuming part of multi-part reasoning is reading the material. There is more time on average than in the other sections of the GMAT, but there is not as much time to catch up if you fall behind. Do not be afraid to guess - it is better to include a little informed guesswork in your answers than to run out of time before the final question. With some study and practice, you can acquire the skills needed to meet this challenging test head-on.

Lifelong Learning with Kumon

Lifelong Learning with Kumon Lifelong Learning with Kumon Lifelong learning is a mindset of continuous engagement in acquiring knowledge and applying skills. A lifelong learner is someone who desires and seeks out new learning opportunities and activities at any age. Children learn a lot by the behaviors of those around them. For example, parents and siblings who often reading the newspaper or books serve as good role models for lifelong learning to younger children. Kumon Instructors believe that learning does not start at the morning bell and end when school lets out. Rather, learning continues throughout the student’s day, and through life into adulthood.   Establishing a routine of a little bit of Kumon each day develops into a healthy lifestyle.   Daily practice is one of the central features of the Kumon Program. By practicing consistently, students build concentration and strong study habits that can follow into their adult lives. The Kumon Instructor creates a lesson plan that is set at a comfortable pace and individualized for each child. Praising your child for taking the initiative to pick up a book or to learn something new can go a long way towards developing this mindset. Remember, a journey of one thousand miles begins with a single step. Take time to recognize and praise the steps. Your child will notice. Instilling a passion for learning is one of the primary goals of Kumonâ€"a passion Kumon students carry with them for the rest of their lives as they continue to grow, learn and thrive. You might also be interested in: Ring in the New Year with Kumon’s Goal Setting Tips Roundup Motivating Children by Developing a Growth Mindset What is the Kumon Method? Father of Second Generation Kumon Students Talks about Motivation and Self-Learning Lifelong Learning with Kumon Lifelong Learning with Kumon Lifelong learning is a mindset of continuous engagement in acquiring knowledge and applying skills. A lifelong learner is someone who desires and seeks out new learning opportunities and activities at any age. Children learn a lot by the behaviors of those around them. For example, parents and siblings who often reading the newspaper or books serve as good role models for lifelong learning to younger children. Kumon Instructors believe that learning does not start at the morning bell and end when school lets out. Rather, learning continues throughout the student’s day, and through life into adulthood.   Establishing a routine of a little bit of Kumon each day develops into a healthy lifestyle.   Daily practice is one of the central features of the Kumon Program. By practicing consistently, students build concentration and strong study habits that can follow into their adult lives. The Kumon Instructor creates a lesson plan that is set at a comfortable pace and individualized for each child. Praising your child for taking the initiative to pick up a book or to learn something new can go a long way towards developing this mindset. Remember, a journey of one thousand miles begins with a single step. Take time to recognize and praise the steps. Your child will notice. Instilling a passion for learning is one of the primary goals of Kumonâ€"a passion Kumon students carry with them for the rest of their lives as they continue to grow, learn and thrive. You might also be interested in: Ring in the New Year with Kumon’s Goal Setting Tips Roundup Motivating Children by Developing a Growth Mindset What is the Kumon Method? Father of Second Generation Kumon Students Talks about Motivation and Self-Learning