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My husband, two dogs, and I have taken a hiatus from land life. We are currently cruising on our 35' Southern Cross along the eastern coast of the United States.

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Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Workout strategies to stay motivated: 1 of 25
Staying motivated with a workout can be challenging especially if you dislike the routine. So, get motivated by choosing a workout that fits your personality. What characteristics best describe you? Not sure, take the Jung Typology Test. Then, pick a routine. Put it on your calendar. Track your progress. Reward yourself when ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Personal philosophies of education: 6 of 148
Philosophy of EducationMy philosophy of education combines teacher and student responsibilities. I think being a successful teacher means doing what is right for each individual student. Every child is unique and should be accepted as such. It's imperative to develop flexible and creative lesson plans that appeal to a variety... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Schools should ban animal dissection: 2 of 25

Dissect with Compassion: Use Alternative Instructional Aids The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines biology as "a branch of knowledge that deals with living organisms and vital processes." Yet, biology courses often require students to perform animal dissections. Instead of studying life, students study death by completing as... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) The effect of factory farming on the environment: 1 of 10
Factory farms' presence increased significantly over the past fifty years. Continued growth will cause further environmental damage. Factory farms also known as Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) are defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as facilities that confine and feed livestock for 45 days or more in... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues The facts on puppy mills: 2 of 12

Puppy mills have been around for many decades. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) initiated the Stop Puppy Mills campaign to shut down puppy mills. With the help of donations, the HSUS is able to educate the public about puppy mills and inform compassionate citizens on how to help put these cruel institutions out ... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills How to encourage your child to read: 12 of 70
Choosing Just the Right BookChoosing just the right book can encourage children to read. A 'just right' book looks interesting to a child. Perhaps, he/she has heard the story read aloud to him/her before. A child may also have read and enjoyed the author's other books. He/she knows something about the topic being read. Most i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Poems for children: 41 of 229
Heart DutyLub-dub lub-dub Sounds my heart Moving blood To all my parts All four chambers With my brain Plus vessels Arteries, veins Never ceasing When I doze Will not stop Because it knows Oxygen helps Me succeed It is what My body needs Staying healthyEverydayHelps my heartIn many waysThus I pledge toKeep it strongEat, sleep... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Thoughts on teachers: 9 of 45
Teaching is a profession comprised of professionals trained in the art of teaching, but being a professional means more than just having knowledge in a particular field. Professionalism is a package. It is a look with a meaningful purpose. To be treated like a professional, one must dress and act professionally.Some schools h... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Strategies for teaching reading skills to elementary school students: 2 of 10
Children learn best how to read through repetition and modeling by parents, friends, and teachers. By pointing, highlighting, rereading, sounding out, and asking questions, children learn more about words, patterns, context clues, comprehension, and fluency. The more children read and are read to, the more likely they are to ... More..
Education > Alternative Education (Other) How science games help the learning process: 1 of 5
Science games not only aid the learning process by engaging students and peeking their interests, but they are also designed in a way that coincides well with Bloom's Taxonomy. Bloom's Taxonomy asserts that learning occurs in six stages - knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The main goal... More..