Puzzles, games and educational value
- Published on Saturday, 26 December 2015 00:01
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Why do people buy and play games? Entertainment value certainly factors in, but there are several other benefits to puzzles and games, including their educational value.
Just think about what happens when children (or adults) sit down to play a board game or contemplate a puzzle. Individuals come together, learn lessons about getting along and strategize.
The 529 college savings plan: a holiday gift that keeps on giving
- Published on Sunday, 20 December 2015 00:41
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The holiday season has arrived, and with it, the quest for the perfect gift. Hours spent at crowded shopping malls or perusing online retailers often prove fruitless, and shoppers commonly settle for something that falls short of perfect.
While a trendy toy or must-have gadget might prove popular today, perhaps no gift is more universal and enduring than
Supplies for the 21st century student
- Published on Friday, 02 October 2015 00:43
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School supplies have evolved significantly over the years. Items that appear on today's school-supply lists may be quite different from yesteryear.
Maintaining a gym locker
- Published on Thursday, 17 September 2015 00:36
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Students often find middle school or high school is their first foray into a structured physical education class that requires changing into a gym uniform or workout clothing. With this comes the responsibility of outfitting and maintaining another locker on campus.What to look for in a student's tutor
- Published on Friday, 11 September 2015 00:28
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Parents of children who are having difficulties grasping school lessons routinely turn to tutors to provide the added measure of instruction some students need to succeed. When selecting a tutor, parents should ask questions and keep important things in mind.
