Alisa Clark - Articles

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Your Spiritual Journey is a Gift
You have a gift to share. It's the story of your life. Healing, encouragement and spiritual growth can be found in the expression of the simple, ordinary experiences of your life's journey. Imagine all the people who could be touched, encouraged and healed through the simple truth that a shared journey is a gift with value. Read
By: Alisa Clark | 24/05/2008 | Religion
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Writing and Sharing Your Spiritual Autobiography
I decided to share my journey in the form of a spiritual autobiography. Looking at my life through the lens of spirituality, and spiritual growth, is just one way that I could have expressed my journey. This way of telling made sense for me. Perhaps it will make sense for you too? Read
By: Alisa Clark | 24/05/2008 | Religion
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An Excellent Education Begins With Organization
I'm not a naturally organized person, but since I've begun working with kids I've changed my nature. Much of what I've learned about educating children has taught me that organization is key. Read
By: Alisa Clark | 27/02/2008 | Homeschooling
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Kids Love Their Own Space to Learn and Create
In our basement is a place for our kids to learn and create. It's not a fancy space, but it's practical, spacious and kid friendly. A kids' art and craft desk, a computer just for children, a piano keyboard, a bucket of instruments, an easel, and two kids' tables with kid sized chairs fill the space. Read
By: Alisa Clark | 06/11/2007 | Education
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How to Grow a Budding Artist
My kids are artists and they know it. I'm not saying that they make "mature" art, or that they are much more talented than other children. What I am saying is that I've fostered a belief and a desire within them. Read
By: Alisa Clark | 06/11/2007 | Education
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Puppet Play Teaches Early Reading Skills
In the early elementary grades a lot of learning in incidental. Children learn well by moving around in a space full of opportunities to speak, listen and try different things. A workbook or textbook assignment is better understood by young children when they get the chance to put what they've learned into action. Read
By: Alisa Clark | 30/10/2007 | Education
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Elementary Math Success Using Base Ten Blocks
Without an understanding of the mathematical processes involved in problem solving the correct answers are meaningless. Math manipulatives help kids understand their answers. They help math make sense. Read
By: Alisa Clark | 28/10/2007 | Education