What Is Smart?There's evidence of so much more than "reading, writing, and 'rithmetic" in every child -- at least seven distinct intelligences, according to the theory of multiple intelligences, developed by Harvard's Dr. Howard Gardner. In Seven Times Smarter, veteran educator Laurel Schmidt offers a parent-friendly explanation of this theory and of the ways that kids are -- simply put -- word smart, picture smart, music smart, body smart, logic smart, people smart, and s...

How to Be Dead — A Love Story by Laurel Schmidt explores what it means to be fully alive — even in the afterlife. A tale told with humor, heart and intelligence, it celebrates the power of memory and the lifesaving potential of an excellent espresso.Frances Beacon, longevity guru and best-selling author of Sex, Drugs and Social Security, is at the peak of her second career when a New York City cab catapults her into the afterlife. Shocked, confused, and royally pissed, all...

Historically, interventions designed to impact the lives of disabled people were predicated upon deficits-based models of disability. This began to change with the introduction of World Health Organization (WHO) frameworks, particularly the International Classification of Function (ICF), that emphasized that disability could only be understood in the context of interactions among health, environmental factors, and personal factors and by examining the impact of such factors on a person’s a...

Homeschooling began with energetic creativity and descended into boring, over organized drudgery. The Big Book of Homeschooling by Debi Pearl takes you back to the successful foundations of the home schooling pioneers.The Big Book of Homeschooling is the most entertaining, imaginative and helpful resource for homeschooling; bar none! It is full of creative ideas in teaching every subject you will need to cover to round out your child’s education. It is a resource so fun that your children ...

The storybook is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old. The objective of the storybook is to introduce abstract science concepts like molecular physics and chemistry to the children in a fun way.We believe that for learning to happen, it must be engaging and adhere to the children’s learning capabilities. That’s why we use the oldest learning approach in human existence, storytelling.

The Most Complete Book of Games and Learning Activities for Babies & Preschoolers!Child development expert Penny Warner offers over 300 illustrated ideas for games and activities designed to stimulate your child's learning and development. For each game and activity, The Play & Learn Bundle includes: recommended ages, a list of the skills that your child learns through play, a detailed list of easy-to-find materials, step-by-step instruction, clear illustr...

Formation of Character is the fifth volume of Charlotte Mason's Homeschooling series. The chapters stand alone and are valuable to parents of children of all ages. Part I includes case studies of children (and adults) who cured themselves of bad habits. Part II is a series of reflections on subjects including both schooling and vacations (or "stay-cations" as we now call them). Part III covers various aspects of home schooling, with a special section detailing the things that Charlotte Mas...

A 1933 novel by John Galsworthy, 'One More River' was the conclusion of a trilogy the Nobel Prize-winner conceived as a supplement to his popular "Forsyte Saga", which told of generations of an upper middle class English family through the period when the stability of the Victorian era gave way to the uncertainties and tensions of modernity.

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Children's book illustrator, Rich Davis, compiles fun, ready-to-use educational activities while using his popular, Pick and Draw game. These activity chapters were created by various educators and professionals that work with children. These activities align with Common Core Standards along with being creative and fun, learning is easily enjoyed and enhanced. The 12 chapters include activities for special needs, children's grief counseling, early ed, art ed, creative writing and non-ficti...

You are either a mother or a mother to be. Life calls you to be the first and most important teacher of your off-spring. You are blessed with motherly joy and also with important duty and precious privilege of molding your child. It can be done with loving words and attitudes. You are the first and the best guru. In reality, your whole life is illustration and instruction. Your child is God’s greatest gift. It beckons you to sordid task of maternal love.Do you desire to be mother w...

In our hi-tech, fast-paced world, children are exposed to numerous influences. As parents it is our responsibility to equip our children with the necessary coping strategies.Learning through the medium of games is such a powerful way to educate and have brilliant fun with children. It is also a stress-free way to repeatedly check upon your child’s progress.In this book you will find twenty-five simple activities that will support parents in teaching their children the skill...