Blog Entries for VangoRelated SearchesCreative Activities18 Sep 2006 11:16 AM Asset number 17 involves the creative use of time. According to the Search Institute, "Most children don't decide how they spend their time-they need adults to choose and create activities for them. Education Savings Plans18 Sep 2006 08:59 AM Did you know that September is officially "College Savings Month? Appropriate Growth15 Sep 2006 02:24 PM The book What Young Children Need To Succeed defines this asset as "Parents and other adults have realistic expectations for children's development and don't push beyond the child's own pace. Adults encourage children to do their best and develop their unique talents. More Online Learning Options14 Sep 2006 04:24 PM Online schooling is being recognized as a viable option not only for college, but also primary and secondary grades. Some opponents of virtual schooling especially in the early years have cited the lack of social outlets and peer to peer interaction as problematic. Tags: computer | online learning | virtual schools Positive Peers14 Sep 2006 08:16 AM Asset number 15 from the Search Institute states that children should spend time with children of varying ages that model responsible behavior. The first part of this asset tells us that children need to be around people of all ages. Tags: assets | child development | friends | parenting Adult Role Models13 Sep 2006 01:51 PM Children learn how to act by watching and interacting with other people in their lives. Adults need to set good examples for their children and other children. Tags: child development | parenting | role models Student Dress Codes13 Sep 2006 01:14 PM An ongoing debate in the realm of public education is the need for student uniforms or at the very minimum a school dress code. 4 comments — latest 14 Sep 2006 01:34 PM by Valorie Delp Tags: dress code | students | schools Education News12 Sep 2006 01:36 PM There are two topics that I believe are worthwhile to write about today. A recent study conducted by Save the Children found that over 43 million children in war torn regions around the world are being kept from going to school. Neighborhood Boundaries12 Sep 2006 06:55 AM In an ideal world this asset titled: Neighbors take responsibility for monitoring and supervising children outside the home, would happen everywhere. In the reality of the world we live in it is sometimes our neighbors that we need to protect our children from. Tags: children | family | neighborhood | neighbors Safe Environments Away from Home11 Sep 2006 10:24 AM Environments, outside of the home should be safe places for children to learn, interact and play. It is important that these venues have age appropriate rules and clear consequences for not following the rules. |
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