June 3, 2010
 Gotta Brag! My Son has been accepted into the UALR Summer Laureate Program - SLUFY- for Talented and Gifted Education. He has also received a scholarship. Great Job! Very Proud of you son!
Posted by Lanita Wasson. Posted In : Talented and Gifted
May 6, 2010
 Multiplication can be a difficult math skill to accomplish. Many students never master the quick recall of multiplication or division facts. Usually, teaching multiplication and division fact families is done in a rote manor. Writing, reciting, and quizzing on the facts until they are ingrained. Unfortunately, this method is not always effective, especially for someone with a strong visual learning style. An amazing new teaching technique created by Lrng2HavFun Tutorial Services, is fun, ea...
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Posted by Lanita Wasson. Posted In : Math
March 31, 2010
Posted by Lanita Wasson. Posted In : Learning
January 21, 2010
Autism now considered by many medical and educational professionals as a prevalent neurological dysfunction, which causes learning disabilities. According to Wikipedia, "Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. Autism affects information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their synapses connect and organize... Continue reading...
Posted by Lanita Wasson. Posted In : Learning
January 4, 2010
Tutors are special people, who take the time to share their expertise in a particular field of knowledge. A valuable tutor will work themselves 'out of work', by empowering their pupil to peruse their own knowledge. Inspiring an individual to find their strengths, and acknowledge their weaknesses in learning, will only propel that individual to success. The more we understand ourselves, the more we desire knowledge of the world around us, the more confident we become. A tutor should encoura... Continue reading...
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January 2, 2010
Knowing a student's 'Learning Style' is one of the most valuable pieces of
information for educators. Just as each person is an individual, with their own voice, likes and dislikes; individual students actually learn in different ways. The preferred manner that a student best learns, retains, and expresses information, is known as their 'Learning Style'.
Identifying the individual student's Learning Style enables the educator to prepare appropriate curriculum, as well as more effective l...
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Posted by Lanita. Posted In : Learning
December 1, 2009
Ever wonder why some students just whiz through upper math subjects like Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, or Calculus, and others just drag there way through it, stuck in the rut of "I don't understand any of this!" Well, I have my theory. I believe it has much to do with the way we think. You may have heard the terms 'Global Thinker', or the polar opposite to this way of thinking, the 'Linear Thinker'?
So what do these terms mean? A global thinker absorbs and processes information by vis... Continue reading...
Posted by Lanita. Posted In : Math
November 24, 2009
Writing a theme paper? a research paper? maybe an essay? Well, don't panic just yet. Here are some basic tips for any project/assignment that requires structured writing.
- Brainstorm - Toss those ideas, words, phrases, questions in the basket and then...
- Outline! - Your project should follow an outline, this will help you stay on topic as you write.
- Narrow your scope to 3 points of interest, 3 ideas or 3 subjects to compare, argue, etc..
- It's a conversation,
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Posted by Lanita. Posted In : Writing
November 23, 2009
Many children really do not like reading. Why? Often it stems from missing some basic reading skills. Many children who struggle with reading resist any opportunity to read, not even reading signs or labels. They fear they will get the words wrong, that they will be criticized, and that they are stupid or simply unable to learn. Of course we know that they will get some words wrong, we will do our best to encourage and not criticize, and NO these children are not stupid, nor are they unable... Continue reading...
Posted by Lanita. Posted In : Reading
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About Me
Lanita Wasson, Director
Mabelvale, Saline County, Arkansas
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