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Archives for: January 2012
Jan 31 | Internet Safety for Your Child
Our current generation of youngsters will be the first generation raised in the internet era. As they move through life, they will become more "internet based" relying on the web for social networking, info retrieval, business and connecting with family and friends. They must learn online safety and security. Being safe and secure online isn't about knowing how to master the techniques of the web, instead it's about good decision making, critical thinking skills, and treating others with respect. The internet is a wonderful environment for learning and for entertainment, but there are dangers. Precautions should be taken to insure that you and your child do not put your computer and personal data at risk.
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Jan 27 | Youngsters and Worry
Every one worries. There’s a lot happening in the world that no one is certain about. Worry has changed over the years. Problems seem bigger and the outcome seems harder to achieve. As a child progresses through school, the problems become more difficult. In North Carolina, students worry about EOGs. Students hear a lot about the EOGs, practice daily for them, and are under stress to pass them. Parents of young people and older students need to prepare themselves for the stress and worry the test causes as much as passing the test itself. The test is not the only cause of worry for young people. There are family problems, bully problems, and general problems to face. There are three steps that can be taken to address stress causes problems for all ages. Parents can initiate this process to help younger children, and the older children will have a standard by which they can judge their problems and alleviate them.
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This is a lesson plan that may be used for grades K -4. The phrase political party has no true definition for them. The fourth graders hear about political parties on television, but they have yet to grasp the significance of a political party. Since the United States presidential election of 2012 is the next United States presidential election to be held, now is a good time for the students to learn just exactly what a political party is so that they can better understand the political procedures that are taking place now. The next presidential election in the USA will be on November 6, 2012.
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Jan 02 | The Interrupter
The presence of an ADHD student in the classroom will define the meaning of "The Interrupter." Teachers struggle with the student, and the other students become agitated as the student continues to interrupt everything the teacher says and monopolizes every classroom presentation or conversation.
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Meet Kim Ashby | Owner
Kim Ashby earned a BS in Nursing from The Catholic University of America and, when she worked outside the home, was a Certified Emergency Nurse with a special interest in trauma nursing. She lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband and three sons. The Ashbys have home schooled their children since 1999. They graduated their oldest son in May 2007. He is attending UNC Wilmington. Kim continues to home school her younger boys. Her oldest son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was in the public school system in the second grade. Her second son has cerebral palsy which has resulted in multiple/global developmental delays. Her youngest son has undiagnosed, mild auditory processing issues.
Kim has co-instructed graduate level courses at UNC Chapel Hill for ST/OT students and Early Intervention students. She is the founder and President of the Board of Directors of GIFTSNC, Inc., a home schooling special needs support group. Kim has presented workshops at a variety of state home school conferences as well as local support group parent meetings and is often a guest speaker at homeschool conferences and is found on many guest speaker lists including Balancing the Sword. She is a Steering Committee member and former Treasurer for Dayspring Home Educators in Cary, NC. She served on the Board of Directors for the Family Support Network of Wake County. She holds a North Carolina Wildlife Permit for Small Mammal Rehabilitation and enjoys working with orphaned and injured wildlife.
"I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." Mark Twain