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A Mom's Fascination With Face Painting
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As the mom of a three and a five year old, I've been to many school events, community festivals and charity functions where the face painting booth, no matter what else was going on, was the star attraction.
So I began to wonder, why is it that face painting booths are so popular?
Attention - All children crave attention. Come to think of it, most adults do too. When a .....
Author: JoAnne Westcott
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005
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If Real People Ran the Bank - I (a spoof for the heart)
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Banish Loans Forever
If ordinary, hard-working, people ran the bank... the very first thing to get rid of would be loans. Absolutely no more loans!
Because once they’re gone, there wouldn’t be any more:
Due dates
Interest charges - at any rate of interest
Late fees or penalties
Liens
Applications or rejections
Credit reports [Old joke - If it weren’t for bad c .....
Author: Lynella Grant
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005
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Take Advantage of Your Child's Energy Levels
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“Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.” -Josh Billings
If parents want to be able to make best use of time with their children, then it is crucial for a parent to start becoming alert to the state that their children are in. Tired? Satisfied? Bored? His shoe hurts him? She has a stomachache from the spaghetti? And so on....This applies pa .....
Author: Joseph Browns
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005
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Bring Out The Wizard In Kids With A Harry Potter Quiz
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Q. I think that Harry Potter provides an excellent learning opportunity for my kids. How can I take advantage of his popularity to teach my children something?
A. You're on the right track here I think. A Harry Potter quiz would be an outstanding vehicle to teach your children logic. You don't necessarily have to focus on particular scenes from any of the books or mov .....
Author: Brian Fong
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005
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You Don't Have To Be A Rocket Scientist To Pass An IQ Quiz
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Q. Can you really tell anything about someone's intelligence by having them take an IQ quiz?
A. The answer to this question requires a bit of background information, so let me put my professor hat on and tell you a story.
An IQ quiz measures a person's Intelligence Quotient (IQ). IQ is calculated using this formula: IQ = 100 MA/CA where MA = Mental Age and CA = Chro .....
Author: Brian Fong
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005
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Would Chopin Have Passed A Music Quiz?
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Q. My children are very interested in playing music. Is there such a thing as a music quiz for kids?
A. Sure there's such a thing as a music quiz, and you can find one right inside of your head. Just reach up there, pull it out, and put it down on paper. I'm serious. Who knows where your children's musical interests lie better than you? Right -- no one; so instead .....
Author: Brian Fong
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005
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Trying to Talk to Reach Teens? Maybe a Teen Quiz can Help
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Q. I'm a new 8th grade teacher and I don't have a lot of experience with teens. Could you help me with a teen quiz that will get them thinking?
A. Before I help you with a teen quiz, let me say "good for you"! Many new teachers start out in elementary school and then work their way up to the big leagues. You jumped right into the deep water and I'm proud of you. I .....
Author: Brian Fong
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005
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There's Never a Bad Time To Start Helping To Spread The Word of God
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Q. What's the right age to start giving a Bible quiz to my child?
A. The moment that she is able to recognize pictures or symbols. It's never too soon to start teaching a child about God, and a Bible quiz is an outstanding way to do it.
When most people think of a quiz they think of a series of written questions and multiple choice answers. While that may be the way .....
Author: Brian Fong
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005
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Is There Any Real Use For A Fun Quiz?
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Q. I don't like my children spending so much time on the computer and playing video games. Can you help me find or develop a fun quiz to stimulate their thinking?
A. A fun quiz is an excellent way to keep kids occupied especially during the vacation months when learning takes a hiatus.
The key to designing a fun quiz is to keep the subjects relevant to things that inter .....
Author: Brian Fong
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005
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How To Tell A Test Quiz Before It Bites You On The Nose
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Q. My teacher says that we are going to have a test quiz next week. Isn't that term a bit redundant? What in the world is a test quiz?
A. Ah, the wiley test quiz. It's an odd creature indeed and it is very rarely encountered in the wild. In fact, you are a very lucky student to have a teacher that even knows what a test quiz is much less is wiling to administer one.
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Author: Brian Fong
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005
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