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Read on for the top 15 educational games for preschoolers 5 years and younger. Each of these games was ranked based on how ease of use,  the thinking skills (does this game help them build new knowledge), use of existing knowledge (is the child expected to know something before playing), development (does it allow kids to use their five senses). The preschool games are ranked according to how engaging, inclusive (how likely children with disabilities will benefit from them), and any additional educational value or online game highlight.

 

1. Counting in the Kitchen

This interactive game from the Brainy Math and Reading Program asks kids to count the correct number of items on each plate and select the count that matches the displayed number. Navigating the game is straightforward, but a wrong click anywhere on the page will interrupt the game. Background music and vibrant colors and the use of food items keep kids engaged. A highlight is that the main character, a dog, uses facial expressions to communicate right or wrong answers and answers are selected by clicking a mouse.

 

1. Match The Rhyming Words

This is one of the online games for preschool that helps kids practice the names of things they already know without building their knowledge base. Reading ability is not required and kids need to be able to click on the pictures and drag them to the correct spot making it a great way to help children with hand-eye coordination. There is a single variation of pictures that helps kids practice short vowels to prepare for associating the words with letter shapes and combinations (which is a primary step in learning to read). Teachers can print out one of the accompanying resources to extend the lesson.

 

1. Guess The Animal

A parent or adult needs to read the scenario to the child and help them as they learn early literacy concepts. After clicking Play, a recording start, which uses clues about the animals that kids should already know and some others that need a little extra thought then. This game is more for auditory learners and visual learners may have more trouble getting the animal correct. Teacher and parents who homeschool their kids have over 10 resources that correspond to this activity to choose from. This is a good way to make sure that all types of learners are understanding the literacy concepts.

 

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Block paving, sometimes called brick paving, is a popular surfacing choice for people who have private driveways, patios, or gardens they want to surface. The main advantage to is that you can remove and replace blocks as needed without having to redo an entire section of a surface (or to resurface an entire area). You’ll also find that this type of pavement is stronger and will withstand constant rain and humidity temperatures better. A quick clean-up.

 

Home Types Enhanced by Block Paving

-Detached Home

-Semi-detached

-Terraced

-Cottage

-Bungalow

-Some flats

 

Advantages

 

There are many advantages to get block pavement as a part of a landscape or garden. Other materials for surfacing include: poured and flattened concrete, composite pavement, asphalt, and gravel. Opting for concrete paving blocks, clay bricks or paving stones will give residents and professionals greater freedom to mix and match colors, create patterns, and make use of the varying shapes of the blocks and stones.

 

A decorative and practical way to surface driveways, gardens, and patios.

 

People who have some type of water fixture, like a fountain or pond, and/or specialty landscaping plants may install stone paving blocks to complete a certain look, while others prefer economic concrete paving blocks or durable clay.

 

Concrete blocks will save you some money, but clay bricks will last over 50 years (compared to the 20-year expected life of concrete blocks), so they might be a more economical option. Another advantage of choosing concrete blocks is the availability of textured pieces. Textured concrete blocks have a rustic look and may complement an existing landscape design. Concrete blocks can be found in various colors; however, the color of this material tends to fade over time.  

Some choose concrete blocks as a more economical choice over clay bricks. Concrete blocks are available in several shades and colors and can be used to pave floors, planters, walls, and steps.

 

Clay bricks are available in a wide range of colors that will remain radiant for decades. They are easier to cut than concrete blocks, and you can choose from a variety of shapes. This allows more creativity. Since clay bricks are easier to cut, they are ideal for tight corners. You can make a modern, patterned design using multiple colors.

Clay bricks or stones might cost you a little bit more, but come in a variety of colors and last for decades.

 

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Once you decide to surface using block paving, you can look for a contractor who specializes in installing the type of blocks you want. There are companies that work with landscapers in your particular area or you can ask around. Whatever material you choose, make sure that you call a contractor who will answer your questions before and after installation.

 

Adding a pool or spa to your home and maintaining it not only adds to you quality-of-life, but increases your home’s value. Sunshine Pools has over 30 years of experience designing, building, repairing, and providing various pool maintenance products for customers throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Our responsive team will work with you to perfect your new indoor or outdoor pool, spa, or pool renovation as well as any surrounding landscaping to help you get the relaxing, private sanctuary your home won’t be complete without.

 

Salt water pools have grown in popularity in recent years due to their economic and health benefits. Since these pools, sold and installed by Sunshine Pools, need less chlorine to be kept clean, the salt water pool is an environmental and money-saving option. Less chlorine and the use of the cheaper salt also mean that your eyes and skin will not become irritated or feel dry as easily. This lets you enjoy your time in your pool. Salt water pools are not toxic giving you peace of mind when the kids, or Rover, jump in. Many of the traditional pools utilize traditional water pumps, which use enough energy to power entire houses for several months. Eco-friendly, money-saving pumps can be installed to reduce water filtration times. Hydrogen peroxide or oxygen can be used to replace chlorine as an effective, and much safer, cleaning substance.

 

The salt in the pool is only a fraction of that in the ocean and, as a result of the water purification system installed by Sunshine Pools, it will be converted in part into chlorine (a chemical component of natural salt), thus, saving you 100 percent on chlorine.

The traditional pools our customers request include those made of concrete, accented with synthetic stones and custom-built outdoor or indoor using high-quality materials that withstand even the most severe weather conditions.

 

We have a team of graphic design experts who will help you create a final design for your luxury pool that perfectly matches your vision and optimizes whatever available space you have.  Any accents or features can be built into the pool or added to it at any time. These features include:  waterfalls, steps, hardscaping, and stone or mosaic murals. An experienced landscape designer can help you create any indoor or outdoor environment you want using real or synthetic plants, furniture, materials, and patterns.

 

Many people opt for an indoor pool if they have enough space for it. The major advantage of an indoor pool is that you can enjoy a swim in any kind of weather in ultimate privacy. Indoor pools are also easier to maintain because the chance of debris collecting in the water is far less than that of an outdoor pool. It is important to have a good dehumidification system installed to protect your area against humidity and the growth of bacteria. Sunshine Pools provides quality systems and parts as well as excellent installation service and follow-up customer service.

Opening and closing pools for different seasons -to reduce evaporation and save more, emergency services or deck repairs are always available to you.

 

Stop by our show room in downtown LA and take a look at pool models, we’ll be waiting.

 

Making sure all of our children are learning and achieving to their full potential is possible. Teachers can have a more inclusive classroom by making just a few changes in classroom arrangement, policies or teaching methods at any time during the school year. Taking a few minutes to consider the physical, cognitive, and functional needs of our incoming students will help those students with and without special needs to succeed academically and socially.

 

You will be surprised how much of a difference is made in your classroom environment is made by making a couple of changes in how you run your classroom. Teachers can create supportive settings for students by arranging their classrooms to accommodate each new student as much as possible. One accommodation might be to arrange seats in a way that allows students with atypical hearing or vision to sit at the front of the room so they can receive the same instruction as their typically developing peers (keep in mind that behavior problems increase when students don’t feel engaged and lessening these issues is always a good teaching goal). It’s also helpful to give these students directions in both verbal and written form or to allow them to stand near the board and copy notes.

 

Flexibility is they key to a better day in the classroom. In another example, a teacher who is expecting a newly enrolled student who uses a wheelchair might ensure that all walking paths are wide and clear at all times while enforcing a class-wide policy to keep the floor clear will help accomplish this while creating a more effective and focused learning environment for all students. You may also choose to implement some assistive technology for your students. Understood gives you in depth information about the use of assistive technology in the classroom.

 

There are so many other ideas and arrangements you can implement in your classroom. By taking some time to evaluate the needs of each of your students and make some changes, you will be saving yourself from countless headaches -from kids and adults- and helping your students learn, which is what our vocation is all about. Take a breath, take care of one issue at a time and take a look at Education Week’s resources for effective teaching. Happy teaching!

 

Is your mind on a steaming cup of coffee? What if you can have that steaming, fragrant cup coffee throughout the day? What if it was always waiting for you in the office, dorm, or even in the car? You can have a piping hot mug of coffee or tea, within your reach at all times when you buy an electric or USB-powered mug warmer.

 

These USB mug warmers can be plugged into your computer as you toil away on your next book, research paper, act as a constant companion as you drive around to different work sites or run errands with or without the kids. The best thing about these is that you can find the one that perfectly fits your lifestyle for less than $25 –keep in mind we are talking about a one-time investment that will make drinking coffee better, enough said. I have compiled a list for you with the best electric and USB-powered mug warmers currently on the market.

 

Disney Classic Mug Warmer

Electric coffee or tea mug warmer comes with a Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse design mug and is made by Disney for steaming coffee all day long. Available on amazon.com.

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A shout out to Mr. Walt Disney with each perfect sip of coffee as well as to the Disney, the manufactures of this mug warmer, available in a Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse design, is sure to make you smile whenever you reach for it. The electric warmer comes with a regular cord and has a power switch. It takes up less than 7 inches of counter space and is surprisingly sturdy at almost 1 and a half pounds. It comes with the mug and warming plate and costs less than $17. The Mickey Mouse mug warmer is currently being offered as an $8.99 add-on item (an add-on item is anything Amazon sells for a much lower price when it is added on to a purchase total of $25 of items shipped by Amazon itself).  The extra-long cord make it great for those who are not too keen on keeping the coffee mug right next to the laptop. Make sure to turn the powerful warmer off when not in use.

Mug Warmer with Hub and Clock

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Power-saving USB-powered mug warmer with hub and LED clock display available online on rakuten.com.

 

If you’re unlike me and your beverage drinking doesn’t pose a danger to your laptop’s health then check out this awesome, power-saving, USB-powered mug warmer that is designed with a hub and has an LED displayed clock. Bestproducts.com lists this as one of the 10 best mug warmers of 2016, it uses a single 2.0 USB port and gives you four 2.o USB ports in return, it’s attractive with no loss of practicality. This is a very inexpensive product, offered here for less than $20.  This must-have gadget for businessmen and businesswomen, college students, and all others who love spending time on the computer with a hot cup of joe. This warmer can be used with a variety of mugs and can even keep soup or stew warm. Imagine how many trips to the crowded office lounge and microwave you will save.

 

Auto Café Take-Out Hot Cup Warmer

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Car gadget for coffee and tea lovers that makes road trips and daily commutes more enjoyable –or, at least, tolerable.

For coffee lovers who spend close to a quarter of their lifetimes in a vehicle this next product is for you. The Auto Café Take-Out Hot Cup Warmer fits securely in your car’s cup holder and keeps all café plastic or paper coffee cups warm. Use this to keep café soup cups warm if they’ll fit in it. Plug the warmer into your car charger and you are set to enjoy the same cup of coffee you already paid for to the last drop. It’s available on amazon.com for $23.70 (with free shipping if you your order is $49 or more. I would save this purchase for back-to-school shopping when you’re loading your Amazon cart anyway). The next product is a variation on this design. Read on to find out why I included it on this list.

 

Brentwood Electric Coffee or Tea Mug with Car Wire Plug

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Brentwood Electric Coffee or Tea Mug with Car Wire Plug is great for long or short car trips. Name brand, practical gadget for men and women and a must-have tool for students who are in a rush to lectures.

 

This stainless steel coffee mug is a beverage warmer that you can plug into your car charger and holds up to 16 ounces of liquid. The Brentwood Electric Coffee or Tea Mug with Car Wire Plug is a very inexpensive coffee mug/ warmer, $8.94 on amazon.com, that allows you to save money by making your coffee or tea at home. It’s refillable and customer reviews say that it’s an economical choice and that it reheated cool coffee quickly.  The same brand-name mug is also available at Staples.

Mug warmers are one of the hottest products on the market today especially for busy moms, traveling contractors, college students, and just about everyone who enjoys a steaming cup of coffee or tea throughout the day. These can completely change your mornings and will help you get through your day and they are right within our budget. Amazon is waiting to take your order right now.