Kenya is the land that has given birth to the most popular African activity among tourists, namely the safari, and it is easy to see why. Blessed with tremendous topographic diversity that spans over four climate zones and features coral reefs, desert landscapes, volcanoes, and snow-capped mountains, Kenya has it all in one. Inhabiting these diverse landscapes and wilderness areas […]
African Travel Tips When Visiting Kenya
Is it necessary to teach cursive writing in a high-tech world?
You may not have noticed, but cursive writing is fast becoming a skill of the past. Many schools are choosing to remove handwriting instruction from their elementary classrooms. Controversy is growing about the role that teaching handwriting and keyboarding will have in the classroom, particularly in the elementary grades where students are still developing their reading, writing, and motor skills. […]
A Saturday homework delight
Who said a Saturday homework had to be a pittance? We all know how easy it is to procrastinate on things that need to be done and how tempting it is to do the easy things instead of the ones that require more energy or focus. Well, I recently had one of those days where I’d rather do anything else […]
Boobala Darling Wins a Cruise: Part 8 of 9 (A fictional story set in Brooklyn)
Execution Day: Bang, you’re dead! The next morning, Boobala woke up a woman, the first day of a new life. She blushed as she remembered her first sexual encounter with Harry, her husband. She was a virgin and although her wedding night was wild, she was uncomfortable and even painful. She smiled as she felt the warmth of Harry’s body […]
Why should children learn to cook? Check out these great reasons for kids to start cooking
Children are more likely to eat what they do. By putting their own effort into their culinary creations, children will most likely eat their own creations because they are proud to have made them. Plus, they know what’s in the food they eat, which helps them make healthier choices. The boost in self-esteem that comes from completing a project is […]
Were there 120 people in an upper room?
Who among us has not been told that there were 120 people in an upper room on the day of Pentecost? Do you notice that he doesn’t say there were 120 people in an upper room anywhere in Acts chapter two? This passage is a completely different thought and a completely different day than the previous chapter.The disciples counted were […]
In your honor: tips for organizing a party in honor of someone else
One of my favorite aspects of being Shot In The Dark Murder Mystery Games Mystery Maiden is designing custom games for special events and parties. My clients often ask me to design a game to surprise a loved one during an event held in their honor. A party in honor of someone is very different from the alcoholic birthday party […]
Teenagers and Bed Wetting – How to Deal with Plastic Diapers and Panties
Being a teenager can be a stressful time in life. There’s the pressure of fitting in, getting ready to go to college, going to prom, learning to drive. Now imagine if you also had to tell someone of the opposite sex that they have to wear diapers and plastic pants because you still wet the bed. Teenagers can be very […]
The Fastest Ways to Declutter Your Home – Learn the Down & Dirty Home Emergency Quick Declutter!
Do you need a Fast Home Declutter? Are you in a state of PANIC? That could mean you have to put your house on the market and it seems to be “on the verge of exploding” -OR- it’s your turn to throw the party and your family barely fits in your house – where would you put the guests? This […]
Evaluation of ESL, TEFL and TESOL resources for use in the classroom
Resources are a tool that all ESL TEFL TESOL teachers use on a daily basis to improve the language learning environment, motivate students, or aid in student understanding. Resources can be basic materials such as worksheets, presentation materials (PowerPoints, etc.), or even online learning via the web. Deciding which resources to incorporate into your TESL TEFL TESOL school or classroom […]