A portfolio is a picture of you. It is a short collection of works and records that reveal you as a student, a participant, and a person. A portfolio answers the question: “Who are you really?” As a snapshot of your student, a portfolio is especially useful in the college admission process. A portfolio grows […]
With all of the programs available to us in school, community, church, and work, why would we encourage our children to study independently? After all, isn’t it easier to learn a new concept or skill in a group? These are the types of questions that I wrestle with constantly, and this is how I answer:
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Who Halves a Cookie Recipe? Recently, I went to a day camp with my guys and one of the stations was cooking. As a small group, we made these little cookies. The lady in charge mentioned that she had to halve the cookie recipe for our group. Setting that nonsensical idea aside (who
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What do churches and fractions have in common? Join Lori while she breaks down the basics of fraction terminology and shows you. This is a short lesson designed to encourage you to think about common mathematical concepts in specific, and maybe unique, ways. Keep your skills sharp with this free little lesson from
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When I was in high school, my friend and I would stop in to visit our favorite teacher. She could always be relied upon for some good ice cream and a nice chat, and she could almost always be found sprawled out on her living room floor surrounded by quizzes. She was dedicated, and she
