iGeneration, I’ve never used that term before, but it is totally fitting! The iGeneration being the generation that my children are growing up with. They have never known life without internet and wireless life! More and more educators are taking notice of the learning opportunities that this can provide.
I was asked by MomSelect to check out Onlineschoolsolutions.com, an online learning site. We ourselves have used an online school before. The one we used was not a good fit for us, so I was curious to check out this one.
I was able to watch a session of students with a teacher and was pretty impressed. It was fun! The teacher was hilarious and I would have loved to have had a teacher like that when I was in school. You can watch the session by clicking here, you will have to allow the download to view.
After watching the session I watched an overview of the curriculum used. This was different than we had used with the online school we chose. I learned that they use a curriculum called Aventa and that over 1,000 schools use this curriculum to extend core, elective and foreign language courses. They also are using it to provide advanced placement AP exam review and provide credit recovery. The curriculum looked to be more interactive and interesting than what I have seen before. You can view the overview yourself by clicking here and then select media-rich curriculum.
I still don’t think online education is right for us, but it is right for many parents! Those that want to homeschool but are not quite sure where to start, those that want the structure of a regular school as well as those that move a lot for their job such as military. I am so happy that online schools are available as an option.
From the home-schooled family, the student brushing up on skills to compete at the next level or the child facing challenges in traditional schools such as bullying, KCDL provides academic solutions to fit your child’s needs. We welcome you to look through the website at www.onlineschoolsolutions.com, and then click on your state to find the KCDL online school serving your area.
I will receive a $20 Target gift card for my time to review www.onlineschoolsolutions.com. All opinions are 100% my own.
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Not too long ago I was chosen to have a Zhu Zhu pets party. The kids had a blast and I was able to send each kid home with their own Zhu Zhu pet. I told all the kids that attended how they were some of the first to play with and own a Zhu Zhu pet! I told them how they could tell all their friends about them and be in on the beginning of a new trend. I mean, I totally knew these things would be a hit, but I didn’t imagine how huge it would be!
I do not do indoor pets! Well, we have hermit crabs, but it’s like they are not even here. These little hamsters are awesome! The kids have so much fun with them and they make the cutest little noises! I love watching the Zhu Zhu pets zoom around the kitchen!
I do have one warning, Zhu Zhu pets like to hide in the hair of curly haired little girls. Don’t ask me how she ended up with a hamster in her hair, but it happened and there were tears. So tell your children, no hamsters in the hair!! Or maybe these things just happen at my home!
Save the Children created the CHANGE program (Creating Healthy, Active, and Nurturing Growing-up Environments) to promote healthier lifestyles for children living in poverty by providing nutritious snacks and regular opportunities for children to be physically active.
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Maybe I should have waited til the show time was close to tell them, but it’s hard for me to keep secrets from them! Thankfully, with the activities on the site I can keep them occupied with Thomas ’til show time!
