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May242022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Challenging behavior in preschool classroom

General

Anyone who has ever worked with young children knows that they are not all angels all of the time. However, few are naughty all the time, and positive guidance seeks to focus on the good, minimalize the not-so-good and give the child options that are acceptable. Common behavior problems in the classroom A frequent concern is that the children do not follow directions. Circle time is frequently very frustrating as the children talk constantly. Is it because they do not speak English and cannot understand what the teacher is saying – maybe, but on closer observation, you may notice it is predominantly those who do speak English who chatter constantly. Sometimes you get a child still wearing diapers, who does not speak beyond “No!” and does not listen/understand/follow directions...

May202022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Florida travel offers adventure and beauty

Travel

Southern Florida, a glorious coastal area lined with a host of famous cities along its eastern seaboard, is a highly popular, entertaining destination with a number of unique and affordable activities. Fort Lauderdale is a Popular Destination Fort Lauderdale, the Venice of Florida, is a popular destination for many visitors to this area. There are numerous hotels along A1A (Fort Lauderdale Boulevard) that offer the best location for easy walking access for beach and night life activities. The beaches here are perhaps the city’s true gem. Twenty three miles of pristine, sandy beaches stretch along the Atlantic seaboard, offering chaise lounges, umbrellas, volleyball sites, basketball courts and even workout areas. Night life along Fort Lauderdale Boulevard has plenty of action ...

May182022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Master sentence variety, avoid comma splices in essays

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Across many college campuses today, writing essays without a massive infusion of comma splices, run-on’s, fused sentences, and other comma errors have become an illusion to majority of students. In my years of experience as a journalist, tutor, and lecturer, a startling revelation I have made is that students commit these egregious errors because they can’t differentiate between a compound sentence and a complex sentence and how they are punctuated. As a result, if students are encouraged to master the four main categories of sentences in the English language, about 80% of their punctuating dilemma is solved. Here, I must emphasize that I don’t mean statements; what I mean is sentence structure. By sentence structure, I mean simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences....

May152022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Is there retirement after self employment

Finance

Isn’t everyone aiming toward some form of retirement? For the self-employed, the future might feel a little bit more uncertain. Does having no employer mean having no security? Not necessarily- but independent contractors have to plan (more) for the future. The economy is uncertain right now, and the future always is. Self-employed professionals who independently find their own jobs will not necessarily be provided a retirement plan by any employer or government. Is there retirement after self-employment? Yes- but the professionals, as was the case with their careers, must create this plan for themselves. Self Employment and Social Security The U.S. government provides, at least at present, social security for senior citizens (persons aged sixty-five or older). This is put in ...

May132022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Recapture the past on Orchid Island of Taiwan

Travel

Set off the southeast coast of Taiwan, Orchid Island, also known as Lanyu, is a 45 km wide volcanic island with a tropical climate, inhabited by the aboriginal Tao people, or Yami as they are familiarly known. The scenery is impressive with jagged, black, volcanic rocks edging the coastline in dramatic formations, while lush rain forests cover the higher mountainous regions inland, which is where the butterfly orchid that gives the island its name, may be found. Distinctive Features The Yami, add a distinctive quality to the island, remaining traditional in their customs despite certain intrusions of modern-day life such as television, cigarettes and beer, not to mention the ubiquitous motorcycle, to their island. Their way of life is said to reflect their Philippine and Pacif...

May42022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Dance exercise program for back and leg strength

Health

According to dancer teacher, choreographer and artistic director to the London Contemporary Dance Theatre, Robert Cohan, building strength in the back and the thighs is essential if dancers are able to take their own weight via their backs and thighs when moving upwards from the floor [The Dance Workshop, George Allen & Unwin, 1986]. With increased strength, this movement may be executed with control, grace and minimal unsteadiness. During dance routines, the dance teacher must ensure that the correct technique is practiced to avoid injury and to aid those who might find the exercises difficult at first. Dance Lesson Plan on Floor Exercises The dance teacher may differentiate for diverse abilities within the dance class by omitting certain movements and prescribing extra exer...