Archives for May 2014

Have you considered the benefits of home economics? Are students missing out on learning these skills since most schools have gotten rid of their home economics programs? This article highlights some of the skills learned in home economics classes and how students can still get the benefits of home economics outside of the classroom. Sewing is one of the major benefits of home economics One of the skills usually learned in home economics is how to use a sewing machine. Sewing may seem like an … [Read more...]

Graduation gifts can be a perfect opportunity to congratulate the graduate and help support them for the next step of their lives. Cash is a nice graduation gift especially when it is intended to go toward a college fund or future career. Sometimes, however cash gets used for pure entertainment rather than being put toward future learning. Here are some ideas for graduation gifts that will hopefully encourage and promote more learning post graduation. Graduation gifts for readers: 1. Biographies … [Read more...]

We are probably all guilty of cramming for a test at some point in our lives. It may be better than not studying at all, but in terms of getting the information into the long-term memory cramming really doesn’t work that well. Let’s consider how memory retention works and why cramming for a test is not a good plan. Cramming for a test the day before is a bad idea Waiting until the day before a test to study doesn’t allow the brain to have enough time to store the information in the long-term … [Read more...]