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Educational Jigsaw Puzzles, How Educational Are They?

As a teacher for several years, I can point out, that we can find educational value in every form of jigsaw puzzles. The relevant skills obtained and applied in finishing jigsaw puzzles can be a foundational section of effective learning. Accomplishing jigsaw puzzles builds up many functions of the brain at the same time since a child has enjoyment and also learns. Especially developed in such a learning process are the capabilities to reason, imagine, evaluate, sequence, and also create logical idea and find solutions to problems. Literally, eye-hand coordination and also spatial consciousness are also needed to finish a jigsaw puzzle.

Putting these advantages aside, I would like to look especially at the jigsaw puzzles which are labeled “Educational”. Such puzzles are made to teach a particular learning goal. A few examples of these might be a map of the world, or even of the solar system. (more…)

4 Tips for Getting Baby to Sleep Better

What should be done eventually, must be done immediately.”

This was a quote from a college athletics administrator about why he was firing a football coach, but I think it’s got a lot of appeal outside of the sports world. Especially when it comes to babies.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard parents tell me, “I just don’t think he’s ready for sleep training yet.” or, “I know it’s a bad habit, but it’s working for the time being. I’ll wean him off of it soon.”

Soon.

Soon, meaning, “In the meantime, I’ll just keep doing things I know are short-term solutions which are going to cause us problems down the road.” (more…)

Dresses for Young Girls – Comfort is the Most important

Picking out the ideal dress for a young girl who is going to be a flower girl in an upcoming wedding or who is going to take communion in the family church can sometimes be a bit difficult. If you know where to search however, you will greatly increase your chances of succeeding in finding pretty dresses that are well suited to the occasion.

The internet is the best place by far to find communion dresses as well as dresses for other types of special occasions. Communion dresses are quite difficult to find at the nearest shopping center, but by simply running a quick search online you should find a pretty impressive list of online retailers who sell dresses for occasions of all kinds. If you are doubtful that you can find a dress that fits properly without seeing it in person, (more…)

How to Find Educational Games For Kids

You will find a common belief that kid’s educational games are often uninteresting and boring. However this perception is not really true in any way. On the other hand, you can find many kid’s educational games that not just appeal to children but numerous adults also like to play them. Kid’s educational games are available in various levels of difficulty and you may pick them based on the age of your kids.

According to your kid’s preferences, you may pick from numerous educational games out there. Today, educational games are also available in the version of a favorite cartoon character or kid’s movie. For instance, you will find an educational online game with “Shrek” or “Spiderman” theme and so on. These kinds of games are popular among children. (more…)

5 Reasons To Visit Istanbul

It is an undeniable fact that this city, for which civilizations have struggled for its possession, fascinates those who come to it with its historical and cultural structure. When looking for 5 Reasons to Visit Istanbul, much more than that is encountered.

If the world were a single state, as Napoleon said, Istanbul would be its capital. As a mosaic of cultures, Istanbul is like a bridge connecting two continents. Thanks to the two major airports in the city, this city can be reached from anywhere in the world.

The reasons to travel to İstanbul are to visit historical places, seeing the beauties of the city, taking a cultural tour, having fun and resting. (more…)