David J. Smith, author of the books, “If the World Were a Village” and “If
America Were a Village,” and creator of the “Mapping the World by Heart”
curriculum, discusses why it’s important for today’s students to be
geographically literate and shares his ideas for helping them increase their
awareness of cultural, physical, and political geography.
http://www.mapping.com
David J. Smith, author of the books, “If the World Were a Village” and “If
America Were a Village,” and creator of the “Mapping the World by Heart”
curriculum, discusses why it’s important for today’s students to be
geographically literate and shares his ideas for helping them increase their
awareness of cultural, physical, and political geography. http://www.mapping.com
While preschool is too early to begin making college visits,
it’s not too early to set the stage for academic achievement later on. Students
who enter kindergarten able to pay attention, follow directions, and control
impulsive behavior fare better academically throughout primary and secondary
school and even into college. Educator and musician Shauna Tominy describes how
she puts classic fairly tales to music and accompanying games to help
preschoolers develop these essential skills in an engaging, fun way. http://www.storytimesongs.com
While preschool is too early to begin making college visits,it’s not too early to set the stage for academic achievement later on. Students who enter kindergarten able to pay attention, follow directions, and control
impulsive behavior fare better academically throughout primary and secondary
school and even into college. Educator and musician Shauna Tominy describes how
she puts classic fairly tales to music and accompanying games to help
preschoolers develop these essential skills in an engaging, fun way. http://www.storytimesongs.com