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Types of reading

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 . Scanning type of reading.... A text quickly in order to find specific information. . Skimming.... Reading rapidly in order to get a general overview of the material. . Light type of reading.... Read at a pace which feels comfortable. Read with understanding. . Word by word type reading.... Slows you down from processing the idea.

Foods for the growing child

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 . Berries, strawberries and blueberries are rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants and phytochemicals. . Eggs, high in protein and Vitamins, eggs are one of the richest sources of choline. . Cow's milk . Peanut butter

Inner peace

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. Refers to deliberate state of psychology or spiritual calm despite the potential presence of stressors. Important I inner peace .A state of inner peace eliminate anxieties, fears and worries. It also removes negative thoughts, stress, lack of satisfaction and unhappiness. It is a state of emotional and mental poise, happiness, confidence and inner strength. Everyone desires inner peace, even if or she is not aware of of this desire.

How to help slow learners learn better

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 . Keep assignments and homework sessions short. . Be accessible .Be patient and consistent .Do not allow them to give up on their work or themselves. .Ask questions such "what does that word mean"? .Do not be overprotective

Signs of a gifted learner

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 Gifted children are just as different from one another as any other group of children. Some may be lively, into everything and very friendly, while others can be shy and prefer to keep to themselves. @ A lively mind.....This comes across in many ways, especially in their delight with words. Even as toddlers they are usually very quick to spot tiny differences and catch on to unusual associations between ideas. @ Awareness.....They copy other people's behavior and learn fast from the experience. Sometimes they seem quite grown up because of the way they talk and think, but genuine maturity will come later. @Ability to learn....A keen appetite for learning marks out the highly able child: when they are given the chance to learn, they grab it. @Independence.....The clever child takes pride in what they can do. Even in their first few days at proper school, they are usually outstandingly independent and competent, though some get a shock when they find all the others working at a very...

Types of learning styles

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1. Visual ( spatial) 2. Aural ( auditory - musical) 3. Verbal 4. Physical 5. Logical 6. Social ( interpersonal) 7. Solitary

4 stages of child's development

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         4 stages of child's development Piaget's theory of cognitive development correspond with the age child( 1896- 1980). In stage one, world experienced through senses and actions. Stage two, children use words and images to represent things, but lack logical reasoning. Stages three, they tend to understand concrete events and analogies logically, perform arithmetical operations. And then stage four which is the last stage, children tend to operate formal and utilize abstract reasoning.