6 Hidden Gems Of Spain to Add to Your Bucket List

6 Hidden Gems Of Spain to Add to Your Bucket List Suzy S. Spain is known for its stunning cities, beautiful beaches, and picturesque towns. However, if you are researching a trip in the country, the same names will probably crop up time and again â€" all places filled to the brim with tourists. Even experienced travelers end up visiting the most famous landmarks and attending the most popular events. But Spain is a diverse country, scattered with hidden gems that most people never even hear about, let alone see for themselves. The following are what we consider the best cities to visit in Spain. The Best Cities to Visit in Spain 1.  Logroño Photo by Portal de la cultura popular de La Rioja Located in northern Spain on the  Ebro  River,  Logroño  dates back to Roman times when it was a commercial port. Structures still remain that show the city’s different eras of history, including the Bridge of  Mantible, the  Catedral  de Santa  María  de la  Redonda, and a fountain â€"  Fuente  de la Gran  Vía  â€" which depicts royal figures who have a connection to the area. The city is best known for its  Rioja  wine and tapas, with more than 50 tapas restaurants spread over four blocks near downtown. For more info, check out this excellent travel post by blogger Cat Gaa from her Sunshine + Siestas blog. 2.  Almería Photo by Juan Mercader This city in Andalusia has a little piece of everything, from the Mediterranean coast and distant mountains to a rich cultural appeal.  Just Landed  recommends checking out the  16th-century  cathedral, the gold mines of  Rodalquilar, and the  Alcazaba  castle. If you arrive in the second week of August, you can also attend a traditional festival with entertainment, food, drinks, music, and fireworks. Travel blogger Molly at Piccavey has a fantastic  guide to the city on her blog. See Also: Simple Spanish Phrases for Travelers 3.    Girona Photo by Gustave Deghilage Known as the City of a Thousand Sieges,  Girona  has withstood numerous attacks throughout its centuries of existence, explains  Escape Here. If you are interested in history, this place is a must-see. You can visit walls dating from the Roman period, Moorish baths, Gothic-style churches, and the  Girona  Cathedral, which features an 11th-century tapestry depicting theological scenes. Nomadic Matt offers some additional recommendations in this blog post. 4. Santillana del Mar Photo by caccamo Although not a coastal town as its name would suggest, Santillana del Mar is just a short drive from the sea in the north and provides a idyllic spot for travelers looking to stay away from the crowds. The town is surrounded by hills and fields, its cobbled streets decorated with centuries-old houses and churches. Dont leave without visiting the Museum of Altamira, which contains replicas of the nearby cave paintings. Blogger Christine (Christine in Spain) has some gorgeous photos of the town on her blog! 5. Gijón Photo by Víctor Gómez The largest city in Asturias, Gijón is perfect for those who like to explore the outdoors with its hidden coves,beaches and fishing village, says  Skyscanner. Gijón is also a great source of culture, home to 13 libraries, several museums (including the Railway Museum of Asturias and the Museum of Asturian People), and the annual Gijón International Film Festival. 6. Murcia Photo by César Viteri Ramirez The main city in the region of Murcia in southeast Spain, all the main sights are within walking distance of one another, including charming narrow streets, the baroque Catedral de Murcia, several churches, and the River Segura. Murcia is also the perfect place to enjoy Spanish culture and excellent food, such as local sweet meat pies and tapas. Travel and food blogger Lauren Aloise at Spanish Sabores has a great post here about what to explore in Murcia. Staying off the beaten track by going to one of the above best cities to visit in Spain gives you a great opportunity to practice your Spanish with locals. Whereas in the big tourist cities there are plenty of English speakers, in these places you may need to rely on your Spanish skills to survive!  Knowing some common phrases can help, but having a better grasp on conversational Spanish can do wonders for your confidence as youre traveling around the country. Need some extra help before your trip? Find a Spanish tutor in your area and brush up on your skills! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Summer Camp Near Me

Summer Camp Near Me Searching for a Summer Camp Near Me ChaptersFranchise CampsSTEM CampsFinding a Summer Camp Near YouYou might think it premature to start hunting for summer camps before spring arrives; we beg to differ.First, summer camps aren’t just for summer â€" that is to say, the same organisations that operate summer camps also operate Easter camps, the time when our kids are out of school with possibly no one to care for them at home.Unless we take time from work.Plenty of people plan their family holidays around schools’ spring semester break; maybe they register online for family camp instead of travelling abroad or heading to their favourite spot on the coast.For those of us who are office-bound (or bound to whichever setting you work in) while our kids are scheduled off from school, we face the same dilemma that parents all over the world do: who will do for our kids?If you are not lucky to have family close by or a network of friends who could jump in as needed, a camp â€" day camp, residence camp or a themed camp could be just the ticket.Your Superprof is not the only one to think so.Sports camps, adventure camps, arts and crafts camps and science camps; camps for kids and camps for teens, camps for boys and girls (they are housed separately in residence camps, of course)…All around the UK, all manner of camps have been springing up. They cater to virtually every interest from the archery range to environmental education and from basketball camp to the theatre arts.If you have never thought of treating your children â€" or your entire family to the camp experience, it’s high time you try. That is why we present some of the best camps around the country.Surely one will be near you?Going further: they may not even have the same camp programs; many camps, be they day camps or extended care, plan their activities based on the natural resources available to them at that location.For instance, throughout Sussex, you can find camps that include water sports. Those would be much harder to find in a l and-locked city such as Birmingham or Leeds.On the other hand, due to their close proximity to the Pennines, you would be far more likely to find rock climbing camps or a ropes course in Birmingham and Manchester than, say, in London.Of course, some London gyms have fine climbing and ropes facilities; it’s just that they are more likely to be indoors â€" and we’re focusing on outdoor adventures! Camp Summer programs often involve water sports such as canoeing or rafting Image by Jaime Reimer from PixabayLearn and Experience has taken the idea of proliferation seriously.Not only do they have camps in Yorkshire, but they’ve also gone global with camps in Spain and several more planned world-wide. Stay tuned for the one opening soon in British Columbia!They are no doubt inspired by the international visitors they host; guests that come from all over Europe and as far away as Australia.Still, no matter who shows up at their facilities, you can be sure they will be treated to lots of fun activities, enriching experiences and lessons in life skills taught by caring camp counselors.Ultimate Activity CampsIf you live in the south of England, no further north than Birmingham, you may look into Ultimate Activity.Rather cleverly, this organisation has partnered with schools to provide their campers secure, well-stocked facilities, and each of these camps’ activities revolves around what is available onsite.You should know that all of their activities and camps are age-appropriate; they would not send a 5-year-old to the archery range, nor would a teen be tasked with taking care of younger campers.That is unless they were a counselor-in-training. Still, it wouldn’t be your teenager, for whom you’ve paid a registration fee to participate in the activities â€" not orchestrate them.Ultimate has four main programmes you and your child can choose from:Ultimate Activity: suitable for 4- to 14-year-olds; features arts and crafts, sports and outdoor activitiesUltimate Survival: OFSTED-approved survival scenariosUltimate Sports (ages 7 to 14): train in hockey, netball, cricket or athletics (running and such)Ultimate International: an action-packed day camp for speakers of other languages to learn and play alongside native English speakersNot all programmes are available in all locations; you would have to check their website to see what is available, when and where it will be available. You can download the parent handbook from there, too.In our companion article, Summer Camps for Kids, we feature more of such franchise camps, along with their contact information. STEM camps for children are an excellent way to kindle a fascination with robotics Image by skeeze from PixabaySTEM CampsMuch is being made of STEM these days; that would be science, technology, engineering and mathematics.To wit, reports often show that there is a dearth of students â€" especially female students, embracing these subjects. Yet, people knowledgeable in these subjects are greatly sought after; indeed, job market hawks predict that STEM positions will be grossly understaffed by the time our kids graduate from university.What if your child(ren) have no interest in maths but love playing video games?With the proper introduction, your kids could be future STEM graduates. Such an introduction could be had through any of the tech camps located throughout the UK and Firetech is an excellent case in point.Firetech now has 25 locations throughout the country, from resort town such as Bristol to as far north as Edinburgh, each hosting after school and weekend workshops as well as day camps and summer residential camps.Other outfits throughout the UK also have residential camps…Firetech offers a range of learning pathways, from coding to robotics. If your child finds s/he has an aptitude for it, s/he might even prefer electronic camps!Whether for a weekend workshop or summer day camps, Firetech maintains an 8:1 camper/guide ratio to ensure that each of their participants receives the ultimate in guidance and attention.It goes without saying that that same level of care goes into their residence camps…Mad Science Holiday CampsOf all the camps we’ve featured so far â€" indeed throughout this series on camping, only Mad Science is truly international.Founded in Canada in 1985, born of a passion for neat effects â€" it all started with a helium-neon laser, this enterprise now has a presence in more than 20 countries. Aren’t we so glad that the UK is one of their homes!In a sense, you can call Mad Science an adventure camp because kids will behold wonde rs of the natural and created world â€" not by sitting around while the show goes on before them but by participating.Getting hands-on with science is one of the best ways to get your kids interested in the subject. Mad Science has perfected their delivery of oft-perceived stodgy science subjects in such a way that kids attending those camps are perpetually thrilled.Kids as young a four are welcome; if yours are older than 11, you would have to enrol them in a different science camp (sorry!).No need to worry your little ones will be stuck indoors all day; there is plenty of outdoor activity to be done at Mad Science camps, too. They will get to run and play and chase giant soap bubbles until they burst â€" the bubbles, not your children. Camps may be remote, such as this one, where you child might stay from Monday-Friday Image by Mike Goad from PixabayFinding a Summer Camp Near YouHistorically, British children have almost always enjoyed enrichment activities during their summer holiday. If they didn't have to help out in the fields or at home, they were sent to swimming lessons and riding lessons, piano lessons and even sewing lessons.Those were individual enterprises wherein each student (or group of students) reported to the instructor for private lessons, not the social occasions that camping, at its heart, is.The camp concept is an idea we co-opted from the US. For generations, American parents have been sending their kids off to camps; sometimes for a whole month.So popular is this activity that there exists an American Camp Association specifically to promote and perpetuate the practice of summer camp.It may take a few more generations for us Brits to enjoy sleeping rough and lugging tents around but the idea of summer camp has definitely caught on with us, too.From family-owned, independently run camps to international concerns with multiple outlets, the UK holiday camp industry trends steadily upwards.Why not see for yourself what it is all about?Why not contact one of the camps mentioned in this article or, if you’d rather see what camps are available locally, ask your child’s school for a recommendation?Whether you’re seriously considering registering for a summer day camp for your child or you want to know more about camp activities before you commit, your first step is finding camps.Hopefully, we’ve gotten you a step closer…Now find out all you need to know about summer camp UK.

Italian Vocabulary The Proper Way to Use the Four Bs

Italian Vocabulary The Proper Way to Use the Four B’s Brooke Neuman Are you  confused about how to properly use the Italian vocabulary words, buono, bello, bravo, and bene? Below, Italian teacher Giulio G. explains the right way to use the four bs Buono, bello, bravo, beneâ€"the so-called four b’sâ€"are very common words in the Italian language. Their exact usage, however, can be quite difficult for beginner Italian students to master. That’s because when translated to English these Italian vocabulary words all mean, “good.”  Below are some tips and tricks that I hope will be useful for all of you who might be struggling with these four Italian vocabulary words. Bene: First, it is extremely important to emphasize that the Italian vocabulary words buono, bravo, and bello are adjectives and bene is an adverb. This means that the actual meaning of bene is ‘well’ in English and it cannot be conjugated following the gender and the number of the noun it precedes. Regarding its usage, bene is always used after the verb, and its function is to express a positive judgment. See example below: Joseph parla bene l’Italiano. (Joseph speaks Italian well.) Joseph speaks Italian in an excellent way. So, bene modifies the verb by giving the listener (or the reader) more information related to that specific action. Buono: This adjective is used to express a positive judgment related to the quality of a person, an animal, or an object. Specifically, buono is referred to: Morality: Lui è un buon uomo. (Meaning Lui  has a good soul or a good heart) Quality: è un buon film.  (Meaning  that the movie is well-made) Taste: La torta è buona. (Meaning that the cake tastes good. It is important to know that this Italian vocabulary word can be used with animals, people, and things. Bravo: Whereas the Italian vocabulary word buono can be used with animals, people, and things, the adjective bravo can be used only with people or animals. Bravo is used to underline that someone is good at doing something or that he/she has very good manners. See examples below: Lei è un brava pittore. (She is good painter/ She is good at painting.) Lui è un bravo ragazzo. (He has very good manners). Bello: Like the two Italian vocabulary words above, bello is used to express a positive judgment; however, it is usually used to emphasize another characteristic of the noun. It expresses a positive judgment related to the formal, aesthetic aspect. For example, the phrase “Un bell’uomo” (A handsome man) doesn’t refer to his behavior and kindness, but just to his physical attributes. Essentially, it means that man is attractive. Additionally, bello also has the purpose of intensifying a concept. For example, in the sentence, “Mi mangio una bella torta,” (I eat a beautiful cake) the speaker wants to emphasize his desire toward  a specific sweet. In other words, he cannot wait to eat it. Overall, the differences of these words are very small and it can be difficult to always choose the correct word. While you’re learning Italian, it is very normal to make occasional mistakes with the four b’s. Therefore, dont  worry if you mix up these Italian vocabulary words. Just keep  practicing with your Italian teacher and talking to natives and youll soon get it right! Photo by MC Quinn Post Author: Giulio Giannetti Giulio  G. teaches in-person Italian lessons in New York City. He is originally from Florence, Italy and is currently a student at the University of Florence for Languages and Intercultural Relations. He has been teaching lessons since 2009.  Learn more about Giulio  here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Ask an MBA Admissions Expert JoAnne Goldberg

Ask an MBA Admissions Expert JoAnne Goldberg Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. JoAnne Goldberg is the former Assistant Director of Admissions at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as well as a former admissions officer with InGenius Prep. While at Stanford GSB, she read and evaluated thousands of MBA applications over five years, earning the title of reader warrior along the way. She received her MBA from Stanford as well. How much time should be set aside to adequately prepare for and complete the application for anMBAprogram? Joanne: Ideally, your MBA application process should begin about 15 months before you plan to start the program. The schools publish their application requirements in mid-summer, and at that point you can take a look at the essay prompts for the programs that interest you. Writing your essays will consume the most time and energy so keep those prompts on a back-burner in your brain, with your responses percolating before you start your first drafts. As ideas hit you, make a note of them. Most of the schools send admissions representatives traveling around the world in the summer; make sure you sign up for school mailing lists so you can receive event notifications. Seek out students or alums of your target programs so you can ask them about their experiences. Of course, you will need to prepare for the GMAT or GRE, plus the TOEFL if you are an international student from a non-English-speaking country. And you will want to consider whom to ask for letters for recommendation, or LOR as we call them. The admissions process has lots of moving parts, each of which demands your attention. Much introspection and self-examination will occur, but if you give the process the attention it deserves, you will be in the right frame of mind to start your MBA program with clear expectations and a sense of direction. What would you say is the single most important thing to focus on for this kind of application? Joanne: Be your best and most authentic self. If you try to second-guess what adcoms want to read or model your essay on one you find online, your application will not be as effective. Experienced adcoms have seen the same canned stories 1,000 times, but this is the first time theyve met you. What doMBAadmissionsofficers look for most in the essayquestions? Joanne: In addition to the aforementioned authenticity, admissions officers want to see you answer the questions that have been asked. And make sure to start off fresh with each school. Youll notice when you read the essay prompts that schools all phrase their questions a little differently. If you try to modify your Harvard essay for a Yale application, your patchwork will be obvious to adcoms, who will ask themselves if this applicant cant be bothered to write an essay that responds to our prompt, why should we offer admission? What are the biggest mistakes one can make on this application? Joanne: In addition to the problems mentioned already, there are two big mistakes Ive seen a few times. First, the applicant has obtained a little too much assistance from a friend and submits an essay with change bars or parenthetical comments that are visible to any reader. Second, a letter of recommendation that has been written by someone who doesnt really know the applicant. What aspects of theMBAadmissionsprocess make it most different from undergraduateadmissionsprocess? Joanne: The process isnt so different, but its on an elevated level compared to undergrad. The MBA essays require you to take a deep and hard look at yourself, whereas for undergrad admissions, you can often get by with a decently written personal statement. And your LOR will have to convey more substance than great student! My high school senior acquaintances are applying to around 15-20 undergrad institutions. Thats viable for undergrad. I would not recommend applying to more than eight MBA programs because of the effort required to complete each application. Is there anything that automatically disqualifies an applicant from being considered for anMBAprogram (i.e. low GPA, lack of particular work experience, etc.)? Joanne: Lying or cheating in any way, violating the schools code of ethics, and yes, this includes writing your own recommendation letter. What kind of work experiences should be highlighted in theMBAapplication? Joanne: Tasks and achievements that you can quantify. Experiences that illustrate your taking charge, overcoming challenges, or playing a leadership role. Schools are trying to gauge your impact in your current job (or undergrad pursuits and internships, if you are still in college). If youve been working for more than a couple of years, they like to see that your responsibilities have continued to grow. What advice do you have regarding GMAT prep? Joanne: Theres no one-size-fits-all, so be honest with yourself about your own learning and review style. Some people can borrow a GMAT prep book from the library and work with it every night for a couple of weeks before the test. Other people need to sign up for a class or private tutor and get the extra motivation an instructor or a coach provides. As with everything else in MBA admissions, give yourself plenty of time. Ill review my old math notes the night before the test is unlikely to prove a winning strategy. Is it absolutely necessary to have work experience prior to starting anMBAdegree? Joanne: Absolutely not. Stanford has always been open to new graduates. Harvard and Yale offer special programs for undergraduates who apply. And other schools welcome applicants without extensive post-graduate work experience. There are quite a few programs, however, that remain adamant about requiring at least a couple of years of experience. So although recent graduates have options, if you have at least two post-graduate years of experience, the whole MBA universe is open to you. Without that experience, your choices are more limited. What are the characteristics of a greatMBAprogram? Joanne: From an academic and a career perspective, there are dozens of great MBA programs. I would cite the following as an incomplete list of characteristics: Everyone involved in the program, from the admissions officers to the behind-the-scenes administrators to professors, wants to help you learn and achieve your personal and professional goals. Students are enthusiastically engagedin class discussions, in study groups, in student organizations. Whether youre attending a student gathering or visiting a classroom, you can feel the energy and excitement. The curriculum is a mix of required courses and electives, carefully designed to give you the breadth of knowledge that you expect from an MBA and the freedom to dive deeply into the areas that interest you. Professors insist that they have the best job on the planet, and praise their students intellectual curiosity, persistence, and willingness to push themselves to the max. Students and alums tell you how much they love their school, and how they cannot imagine enjoying a greater level of satisfaction, better preparation, or a superior experience anywhere else. Check out InGenius Prep for more information. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Monday Link Roundup (December 4)

Monday Link Roundup (December 4) How to Get Your Mind to ReadIf you have a child who can technically read but who struggles to make sense of what theyre reading, this article is for you. Reading for understanding doesnt just require sounding out words on a page it also requires having enough factual knowledge to fill in gaps. (Editors note: this is a hugely underrated component of success on standardized tests like the SAT, which includes sophisticated passages about history, the sciences, etc.)10 Things to Know About Getting Into Your Dream CollegeOpen those emails. Connect with admissions officers. Let them know when you visit campus.Fractions: Where It All Goes WrongAn interesting discussion of the perennial challenge of teaching fractions. When asked whether 12/13 + 7/8 was closest to 1, 2, 19, or 21, only 24% of a nationally representative sample of more than 20,000 US 8th graders answered correctly. Hint: the answer is 2.Six Myths About Choosing a College MajorSTEMs not necessarily where the moneys at, you ma y not even need a major, and more.Journaling the Old-School WayIn an age of iPads, an English teachers plea for old-fashioned pen and paper.5 Strategies to Demystify the Learning Process for Struggling StudentsDrawing on neuroscience and cognitive psychology, professor and author Barbara Oakley outlines five ways to learn how to learn. Many of these are practices our tutors use with their students. Highly recommended.

Aulas em Inglês em universidades brasileiras Imperialismo ou evolução

Aulas em Inglês em universidades brasileiras Imperialismo ou evolução Image courtesy of arztsamui / FreeDigitalPhotos.netSempre foi comum ouvir relatos de pessoas que foram estudar em universidades fora do Brasil, muitas vezes em um país da Europa, nos Estados Unidos, Canadá ou Austrália. Contudo, com o surgimento de disciplinas ministradas em Inglês em universidades brasileiras e também com a melhoria em termos de segurança nas grandes cidades, mesmo que de forma pontual, cada vez mais ouvimos falar e conhecemos estrangeiros que escolheram o Brasil como país onde fazer intercâmbio.Há umas semanas li um artigo sobre universidades brasileiras que estão implantando aulas em Inglês, como forma de tentar quebrar o isolamento que a educação nacional sofre em relação ao resto do mundo, já que o Português, embora seja falado em todos os continentes, não é das línguas mais comuns. De acordo com especialistas, a forma adequada de tirar o Brasil do isolamento acadêmico é implementar uma estratégia que faça com que estudantes de outros paà ­ses se interessarem pelo Brasil. Somente assim será possível parar com a rota de mão única, que apenas envia estudantes para fora, e começar a recebê-los também, fazendo com que exista uma verdadeira troca de conhecimentos.Não há dúvidas de que o Inglês é o idioma ideal para internacionalizar o sistema de educação brasileiro, dado que, por norma, é a língua de aprendizagem obrigatória em países não anglófonos. Na Finlândia e no Japão, por exemplo, existem universidades que ministram todas as aulas dadas em Inglês, embora a língua oficial do país não seja essa.Porém, no Brasil, ainda não chegamos a esse ponto. Apesar de universidades públicas e particulares implementarem aulas de Inglês, há quem discorde da iniciativa por encará-la como uma perda de soberania. No entanto, especialistas defendem peremptoriamente que, além de ser uma forma de atrair estudantes estrangeiros, ter aulas em Inglês nas instituições de ensino brasileiras faz com que nós aprimoremos os nossos conhecimentos da língua sem termos que, necessariamente, sair do país para isso.Atualmente, ainda há um maior número de disciplinas ministradas em Inglês em universidades particulares, mas a intenção é que a iniciativa seja levada a cabo na mesma proporção por instituições públicas também. O que você acha disso? Ter aulas em Inglês acaba por ser uma forma de imperialismo ou é uma forma de internacionalização acadêmica?

5 Ways to Use Leftover Easter Eggs

5 Ways to Use Leftover Easter Eggs pexels.com The truth is, we all get sick of hard-boiled eggs really quickly, as there’s only so much you can do with them. Well, here are five creative ways to eat your hard-boiled eggs so that they don’t go bad and you don’t spend the rest of your life hating them. **These recipes are also good ideas for those that don’t necessarily like eggs, as there are plenty of ways out there to season them and use them in recipes that leave the egg taste almost undetectable.** 1.  Egg Salad Many people aren’t familiar with egg salad, but it’s a great way to use up some of those Easter eggs. To make the dish, you smash your hard boiled eggs, mix in some mayonnaise, add salt and pepper to taste (and whatever other spices you wish) and voila! Some people add chopped, raw onions to the mixture as well for an added crunch. (This isn’t my personal favorite, but it adds flavor to the dish as well, which many individuals prefer. You can put this on toast, make a sandwich, put it on crackers, toss it on your salad or eat it plain! Whatever way you want it, that’s how you can make it. It’s really far too easy, so no excuses this year! Plus, it takes a total of five minutes (or less, if you’re a professional) to whip up. 2. Deviled Eggs This will probably get rid of them the fastest, as they are great snack foods to go with your lunch or dinner. Deviled eggs require almost no effort you cut the egg in half (vertically) and pop out the yolk. You’ll want to save the whites for later, as you’ll be filling them with the yolk, mashed up with mayonnaise and any other flavors you want to add. Some people like them spicy, some like them salty, and some experiment every time they make them whatever your poison, it’s a quick and easy snack that will start clearing out your fridge quickly. 3. Egg Slices It really doesn’t get any simpler than this. Many people simply take their hard-boiled eggs, slice them into thin slices, and add these slices to their meals. Many individuals include eggs on their salads, but you can also put these on toast or English muffins for breakfast in the morning. It’s also a common practice to put them on burgers or to just eat the slices plain as a healthy snack option. Hard-boiled eggs go very well with any greens that you have, so keep this in mind too! (Again, this is a very healthy option). Whatever way you use them, egg slices are quick and easy and make a great addition to your snacks/meals. 4. Pickled Eggs While this isn’t a personal favorite, many individuals enjoy pickled eggs, and it’s another relatively simple way to use them. You simply take the eggs, put them in a jar of heated vinegar, water, sugar, and spices (your choice), and put it in the fridge while it’s still hot. Of course, if you take this route, they don’t last very long (1-2 weeks) so you’ll want to eat them quickly. Pickled eggs can either be eaten as a snack, or many individuals also use them to spice up dinner recipes. 5. Breakfast Casserole These can pretty much include whatever you want them to, and there are online recipes that call for hard-boiled eggs. Again, it doesn’t get much easier than a casserole you simply add the ingredients you want into one dish and bake until you have a meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the next week. You’ll be sick of the casserole, but at least you won’t be sick of the hard-boiled eggs! Of course, there are plenty of recipes out there that you can choose from, and with the internet at your fingertips, it’s easier than ever to find them. So don’t worry about hating hard-boiled eggs after this Sunday, because with these quick and easy recipes, your eggs will be gone in no time and you’ll be craving more just in time for next Easter!

Time management The key to success during middle school

Time management The key to success during middle school Time management: The key to success during middle school Middle school is a huge transition because students are challenged with new academic content as well as emotional growth. At this point, students are expected to be able to manage their own time to a certain extent. They should be able to start their homework on their own and ask pertinent questions when appropriate. Additionally, middle schoolers should be able to comprehend how much time it takes to finish their homework relative to how much free time they have. Unfortunately, many young students simply dont possess these skills just yet. They’re working them out through trial and error, or they need more guidance from an adult. Some students adjust to this transition without too much trouble, but others develop their time management skills only after they have had difficulty in the classroom. 1.   Homework Overwhelming amounts of homework is one of the biggest issues middle schoolers will face. In all honesty, theres probably more homework given out to the average student than is entirely necessary at this age given the great emotional and physical growth also taking place. Regardless, students need to complete their assignments on time with their very best effort. One thing students can do to make their homework easier is prioritize. They can determine which assignments are busy work and which help them learn a skill later on. This is a huge step in being able to conquer the amount of essays and research assignments given out at this age (READ: What to Do When Your Child Has Conflicts With Classmates). 2. Individualized attention Another really important aspect of time management in middle school is to recognize the importance of individual attention. Students need to know which subjects they excel in â€" and can spend an average amount of time on- as well as which subjects they need to give their full attention to on every single assignment. Students may need the help of a parent or tutor to help them identify what their weaknesses are and how to turn them into strengths. Some kids may have always struggled with math, for example, and will already know they need to spend extra time on this subject. Other kids have excelled in math all the way through elementary school and will only now begin to struggle. 3. Managing free time Middle schoolers, for the most part, would much rather be outside playing sports or hanging out with friends than working diligently on homework. It can be a pretty substantial battle between parent and child to get a student at this age to focus on their future. On the other hand, if kids only ever work on homework and dont have a chance to get together with friends, they’ll be missing out on important social development skills that will help them feel supported throughout this difficult period of growth. Finding a balance between work and play is one of the most challenging things for a person at this stage to do, but its also one of the most essential. 4. Communicating with the teacher Teachers notice when students are starting to fall behind and what makes a student tick when it comes to academics. Students might put a huge effort into subjects they excel at or are interested in. Alternatively, they tend to tune out when it comes to something that doesnt have a real world application, or they find to be overly dry. Teachers recognize what triggers these patterns and can give excellent advice on how to cope with it. Sometimes kids need to be pushed a little bit further, and other times they need to be given some space. In an ideal situation, a student would want to take responsibility for their time management and homework, but it can be quite a task getting there. Teacher/parent communication is one of the key elements to solving this riddle. Start the 2017 off right with the help of our experienced Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego tutors. From test prep to college admissions, TutorNerds is here to make 2017 the year of academic success. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.