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Tips to Raising Twins
Having twins is a true blessing and a unique life experience for any family. Are you a parent of twins? If yes, then you are in the top 3% of all the births in the United States. Are you a twin yourself? You ARE the top 3%! Did you know that there are two different types of twins? Fraternal twins and identical twins. About 2 in every 100 births are fraternal twins. Although,…
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A Few Great Reasons to be Outside and Living with Less
“Of all the path you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” John Muir Spending time outside brings my soul at peace. Did you know that there are many benefits to children playing outside including increased confidence and creativity along with decision making and problem-solving skills? In addition, hands-on outdoor activities have been shown to increase students’ excitement for learning and memory of the material. Need proof? According to Dr. Ming…
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Teachers Take the Trip
Have you ever heard of the saying, “take the trip, buy the shoes, eat the cake”? A lot of us have limitations to our exploration which often include time, money, little ones at home or all of these. I encourage you this year to ‘take the trip”! Traveling will provide you with a new outlook on life and experiences. These stories will bring excitement to your children at home and in the classroom. …
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Sea Turtles
Sea Turtles are one of my favorite animals! One of the best places to go to learn about sea turtles is the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. It is owned by a doctor that rescues and rehabilitates sea turtles on the beautiful Jekyll Island. They have programs that you can attend including Sunrise Turtle Walks and a Ride with Dawn Patrol. These programs as well as the Behind the Scenes Tour need to be…
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Sand and Surf
Spending the day in the surf and listening to the sounds of the ocean is one of the best ways to spend the day. Parents… teaching about the ocean while on vacation is bonus points. Have you ever found yourself running to grab your beach towel as the ocean water races towards it? This was a race with the tide. There are four tides within the 24 hours of a day. The size…
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Marine Mammals
Marine mammals are fascinating creatures. As a child, I dreamed of becoming a dolphin trainer. Isn’t that every child’s dream? I was lucky enough to experience hands on training with marine animals through internships in Australia and the southern United States. What a dream come true! Training marine mammals was an opportunity for me to teach others about the ocean and the creatures living in it. “In the end we will conserve…
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Coral Reefs
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest barrier reef and is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Barrier reefs are beautiful underwater arrays of colorful coral polyps found in shallow waters off the coast of several continents. Coral reefs are enchanting ecosystems full of marine species that work together. A species that makes a coral reef it’s home that you may recognize from the popular movie, Finding Nemo, is…
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Birth Order and Personalities
Did you know that your child’s birth order can influence their personality? As a parent, recognizing these unique differences can benefit the relationships your child has in their life with you and their siblings. An article written by Scientific America, Does Birth Order Affect Personality, shares that the psychology of siblings ‘birth order’ results in their personalities being quite unique. The article suggests that the individual attention first-born children receive early in life may be…
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Gifted to Learn: How do you Identify an Academically Gifted Child?
Academically gifted children are often identified by their parents and their educators by their ability to ask complex questions and have unique original ideas. They are creative, have advanced cognitive abilities and often have opinionated personalities. These qualities paired with extensive vocabulary makes ‘gifted children an extraordinary energy to be around. Scientists that have studied gifted education recognize that a common identifier of a ‘gifted’ child is asynchronous development, an ability to be…
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How To Highlight The Best In Your Students
Highlighting the best in your students is key to their success in your classroom. Encourage your students by identifying their best qualities then amplify them! Try out these fun ideas for your classroom Verbal praise Display student work Bulletin board full of weekly good deeds Certificates of achievement A positive note home, phone call or e-mail to a parent Class celebrations for reaching classroom goals Recognition Postive affirmations Stickers Treasure box Share praise!…
Welcome to BEACH school…where learning is like a walk on the beach!
CLASSROOM IDEAS, ACTIVITIES and OCEAN SCIENCE
