Teach the children, so it will not be necessary to teach the adults.
~ Abraham Lincoln
May 12, 2014
Quote of the Day
The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
– John Wooden –
Feb 1, 2013
Learning Chinese in Oberursel
Ten years ago, when our son first voiced an interest in learning Chinese, there was no Chinese school around. Fortunately, I found a private teacher in the classifieds back then.
As of 2012, Oberursel has its own Sunday school for Chinese learners. The first courses started this past Sunday, 27 January, and classes run from 10 a.m. – 12: 45 p.m.
Classes are being held at the Feldbergschule, Oberhöchstädter Strasse 20. All teachers are certified, and Mandarin Chinese is taught.
Children and adults are welcome to learn Chinese (one of the six official UNO languages). Additionally, a partnership with a Chinese school in Yiwu has been established and a student exchange is planned for the coming year.
Membership fees are starting from euro 168 semi-annually. For more information, visit www.chinesischeschule.de.
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To register for a Sunday course, call 06172 – 85 87 43 or e-mail: ics.junzi@yahoo.de
Disclaimer: This is to share resources and services. I received no compensation for writing about the school.
Nov 21, 2010
Sailing and Lesson Plans
Nadine Slavinski, a long time friend of mine and the author of several books, has just published a new title. Her latest book Lesson Plans Ahoy! is for sailing families who want to undertake educational activities with their children – but the practical, hands-on units she describes can be applied to many other contexts. It’s really about learning outside the classroom and in the real world.
Nadine writes:
Lesson Plans Ahoy! is a resource for sailing families heading out on a short cruise, an ocean crossing, or a year of home schooling. The book includes detailed instructions for six units in Science, Math, History, and Physical Education; all are designed to be fun, practical, and relevant to sailing children. Dissect a fish, graph resource use, and even exercise on board – have fun while learning! What were the consequences of Columbus’ “discovery” of America? Why isn’t there a lunar eclipse every month? All units include tips on how to adapt the lessons to each child’s own level through a section called Age-Appropriate Adaptations.
My website, www.sailkidsed.net, lists many free resources for families interested in education, including recommended books and educational projects described online, as well as tips from families who home school their children aboard boats. Reviews of my book and links to recently published articles can also be found on the website.
Nadine is a sailor, teacher, and parent. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Harvard University and she has been teaching in international schools since 1996. A lifelong sailor, she took a 10,000 mile, year-long sailing sabbatical with her husband and four-year-old son. On their 35-foot sailboat, the family explored the Mediterranean, crossed the Atlantic, cruised the Caribbean, and sailed on to home waters in Maine.
More on Lesson Plans Ahoy!: Hands-on learning for sailing children and home schooling sailors
Jan 17, 2010
Quote of the day
- If children grew up according to early indications, we should have nothing but geniuses.
- – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe –
- The Metamorphosis of Plants
by Goethe
