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  • Simple Strategies for Encouraging Shy Students
    Simple Strategies for Encouraging Shy Students

    Shyness is a complex emotion that is sometimes difficult to understand. What’s important to remember is that it usually elicits feelings of anxiety, fear, embarrassment, apprehension and tension in your student. Being confrontational only exacerbates the ...

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  • Things About Gifted Children That Every Parent Should Know
    Things About Gifted Children That Every Parent Should Know

    It’s difficult to define exactly what ‘gifted’ is. In the U.S., gifted children are seen as those who have the potential to perform exceptionally in five areas: general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude, creative or productive thinking, ...

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  • Hand-written Thank You Notes: A Great Learning Opportunity
    Hand-written Thank You Notes: A Great Learning Opportunity

    The holidays are a mixed bag for parents who enjoy spending time with family but may be struggling to keep their bored students occupied. One tradition that has been neglected in modern society is the hand-written ‘Thank You’ note. Writing ‘Thank You’ ...

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