The Sumo Guide

The Sumo Guide Sumo and the Land of the Rising Sun ChaptersWhat is a Sumotori?Sumo Rules and RitualsThe Origins of SumoSumo Throughout HistoryJapanese culture is rich and varied. Those who travel to Japan can experience the customs, rituals, and delicious food.  In terms of Japanese culture, sumo is a martial art in which larger combatants wrestle as part of a sacred ritual. This is one of the most popular sports in Japan and for several centuries, its history was intertwined with that of Shintoism. If you go to Japan, you need to see what Japanese wrestling is really about!In this article, we’re looking at Japan’s ancestral sport, what it is, and where it fits in Japans rich and diverse culture. From the sumo wrestlers, known as a sumotori, to the ceremonies, you’ll learn about this popular discipline and the grand champions of it. NanaJapanese Teacher 5.00 (3) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EllyJapanese Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MomokoJapanese Teacher £20/h1st lesson free !Discover all our tutors MelanieJapanese Teacher £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YukoJapanese Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JamesJapanese Teacher 5.00 (5) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PippaJapanese Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarikoJapanese Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhat is a Sumotori?A sumotori needs to be large and capable of defeating their opponent in a gruelling fight. In Japan, the preferred term for a sumo wrestler is “rikishi”, which means “mister” and “strength”, showing their respect for the sacred combatant.Rikishi train from a young age in a heya, “stables” or “training quarters” where they also live. They’re used to eating food designed to gain weight. Most rikishi weight at least 22st but they can weigh as much as 34st, albeit while drastically reducing their life expectancy.Sumo wrestling is hugely popular in Japan. (Source: Wiki media Commons)The combatants fight barefoot in the dohyo (ring) wearing just a maetate-mitsu (codpiece) with a belt known as a mawashi. Each rikishi’s hair is styled in keeping with tradition and according to their rank. Furthermore, each rikishi has their shikona or ring name.There’s an established ranking for the rikishi from apprentice (uchi-deshi) to professionals (sekitori). However, there are ranks granted to great champions. The most important ranks are sekiwake, ozeki, and yokozuna, the grand champion.Here’s a list of some of the great yokozuna throughout history:Akashi Shiganosuke (1600-1649)Shiranui Dakuemon (1801-1854),Shiranui Kôemon (1825-1879)Jinmaku Kyûgorô (1829-1903)Kimenzan Tanigorô (1826-1871)Umegatani I Tôtarô (1845-1928)Tachiyama Mineemon (1877-1941)Tochigiyama Moriya (1892-1959)Tsunenohana Kan’ichi (1896-1960)Futabayama Sadaji (1912-1968)Tochinishiki Kiyotaka (1925-1990)Taihô Kôki (1940-2013)Wajima Hiroshi (1948-2018)Kitanoumi Toshimitsu (1953-2 015)Chiyonofuji Mitsugu (1955-2016)Takanohana Kôji (1972-)Asashôryû Akinori (1980-)Hakuhô Shô (1985-)Kisenosato Yutaka (1986-)Rikishi aren’t the most common type of athlete in Japan and there are only around 800 of them across all of Japan.Check out our article on Japanese weaponry.Sumo Rules and RitualsRikishi fight in the dohyo which represents the heavens and is 6m ². The match itself takes place in a 4m-diameter ring in the centre of the dohyo. There’s a ceiling hanging over the ring, making the arena a sanctuary and the match is dedicated to the gods. Sumo wrestling isn't just a sport, it's also a traditional ceremony and ritual. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)Before starting the fight, there are several rituals for washing the rikishi’s body and spirit. They’ll rinse their mouths with water and clean their bodies with a paper towel. To protect them from injury, they’ll purify the ring with salt.To win, the rikishi needs to push their adversary out of the ring of onto the floor of the dohyo. Only a rikishi’s feet are allowed to touch the ground. They also lose if they touch the bags of straw surrounding the combat area.In sumo, you cannot throw punches or kick above the hips, strangle, or pull hair. You cannot grab the maetate-mitsu of your opponent either. They fight by striking their opponents with an open palm, grappling, or using their weight or their opponent’s weight against them.Here are a few important sumo terms:Basho: sumo tournament.Chiri-chozu: the ritual before a fight.Danpatsu-shiki: a farewell ceremony during which a rikishi’s hair is cut by their friends.Dohyo: the area of combat.Fusenpai: when a rikishi loses for not being present for the fight.Gaijin: a foreign rikishi, generally any combatant not born in Japan.Gunbai: a wooden fan used by the referee.Gyoji: the referee.Hanamichi: the paths to the dohyo that run from east to west.Heya: the organisation and training room for the rikishi.Hiiki: the supporters.Intai: a rikishi’s retirement.Jungyo: an exhibition match outside of sumo tournaments used to recruit new rikishi and show them to the public.Keiko: a rikishi’s training in the heya.Kimarite: one of 82 official sumo techniques.Kokugi: “national sport”, the term used to talk about sumo.Kokugikan: the main sumo stadium in Tokyo and home to the National Sumo Federation.Kyokai: the National Sumo Federation, also known as the Nihon Sumo Kyokai.Maetate-mitsu: the rikishi’s codpiece.Oshi-zumo: a combat style in which body weight is used to remove the opponent from the ring.Oze i: the grand champion after the yokuzuna and before the sekiwake.Rikishi: sumo wrestler.Sekiwake: the grand champion after the ozeki.Shingitai: the three principles of sumo, heart, body, and technique.Tachiai: the start of a match.Tsuppari: slapping the body or face with an open palm.Yokozuna: the grand champion. A title held until death.Yusho: the winner of a sumo tournament.Zensho-yusho: a tournament won without any defeats.There are 6 main sumo tournaments each year: 3 in Tokyo, 1 in Osaka, 1 in Nagoya, and 1 in Fukuoka. Each rikishi fights once per day for 15 days and the combatant with the best win/loss ratio is the champion. At the end of the tournament, the rikishi receives the emperor’s trophy.The Origins of SumoThe history of sumo is intertwined with Japanese history: the first mention of sumo wrestling can be found in the Kojiki, a chronicle of Japanese history dating back to 712. According to legend, a sumo match decided who controlled the Japanese islands. Sumo wrestling originated as a battle of the gods. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)The gods Takemikazuchi and Takeminakata fought on the Shimane beach. Outside of legend, it’s difficult to say exactly when sumo wrestling arose in Japan. It seems that sumo wrestling was used as an agricultural ritual to bring about a good harvest. There were no illegal blows and these fights were to the death.  In the Nihon Shoki, sumo was said to have begun between mortals around 23BCE. The first winner, Sukune, is said to be the father of sumo.Interested in Japanese culture?Find out more about geishas.Sumo Throughout HistoryDuring the Nara Period (8th century), sumo wrestling was introduced to the imperial court and an annual festival was organised. There were several festivals in the Imperial Palace of Emperor Shomu. Thus, sumo was no longer an agricultural ritual but a ritual for peace and prosperity. Sumo wrestling's history dates back over 1,500 years! (Source: Wikimedia Commons)Sumo became a martial art during the reign of Emperor Saga (9th century) and the warrior class practised the sport from the 12th century. Several great Japanese military chiefs were fans of sumo including Minamoto no Yoritomo and Nobunaga Oda.During the 17th century, the rikishi started becoming professionals and entertainers for the Japanese elite. This is also when the first rings surrounded by bags of straw. They started burying them during the 18th century.During the Edo Period, the great daimyos became the sponsors for sumos grand champions. In addition to a salary, the rikishi also earnt the title of samurai.Modern sumo wrestling was developed during the Edo Period: the Kanjin-zumo was used to raise funds for buildings, sanctuaries, repairing temples, bridges, and other public works.The official ranking system was also introduced during the Edo Period. Official organisations were formed and merged during the 20th century, leading to the modern Sumo Kyokai.Now you know a bit more about Japanese culture and the national sport. If you want to learn even more, consider reading our other articles on Japan or getting Japanese language lessons from a private tutor on Superprof!There are three distinct types of private tutorial on offer for Japanese students: face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, and group tutorials. Each type is different in terms of learning styles and cost, so what may be right for one student may not be right for another.Face-to-face tutorials involve just a single student and tutor and will include a bespoke programme or course that's being taught to the student. You will be getting a tailored service which is very cost-effective!Online tutorials also involve one student with a tutor but the two aren't physically in the same place. Thanks to the internet, you can be taught Japanese online via webcam. With fewer travel costs and the ability to schedule more t utorials each week, the tutor doesn't need to charge as much for their tutorials.Group tutorials are more like the classes you would've had in school with one teacher and multiple students. With each student footing the bill, the cost per student per hour tends to be less than the other two types of tutorial.  Don't forget that a lot of tutors on Superprof offer the first hour of tuition for free, too!

Algebra Terms - Online Tutoring - Maths Tutors

Algebra Terms - Online Tutoring - Maths Tutors Algebra terms are the variables and constants involved in the algebra, which are separated by the algebraic symbols such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Algebra terms can be linked with each other by the symbols of algebra. These terms can be positive, negative, fraction etc. Operations of algebra terms are governed by the PEMDAS. The examples below will show the algebraic terms with algebra operations. Example 1:Solve (4x -4y-4z) + (2z+2y+2x) Solution:Now we need to solve it by the parenthesis, = 4x -4y-4z+2z+2y+2x Now we have to separate the like terms and then we will write it together, we will get the following = 4x+2x-4y+2y-4z+2z = 6x-2y-2z Therefore on solving (4x -4y-4z) + (2z+2y+2x), we get 6x-2y-2z. Example 2:Solve 2x/10 + 5x/10 = 3/10 + 5/10 Solution :-Given, 2x/10 + 5x/10 = 3/10 + 5/10 Now we have to solve the right hand side of the above equation, for this we need to take LCM on the right hand side 2x/10 + 5x/10 = (3+5)/10 2x/10 + 5x/10 = (8)/10 2x/10 + 5x/10 = 8/10 Similarly we have to solve the left hand side by taking the LCM on the left hand side 2x/10 + 5x/10 = 8/10 (2x+ 5x)/10 = 8/10 7x/10 = 8/10 Now to solve the above equation, we have to cross multiply the above, then we will get (7x) x 10 = 8 x 10 7x = 8 Now to evaluate the value of x, we have to divide both sides of the equation by 7 7x/7 = 8/7 Therefore x = 8/7

Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial

Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial Dividing a polynomial by a monomial involves dividing of algebraic expressions. A polynomial is an expression which contains more than one term and monomial is an expression which contains a single term. Dividing a polynomial by a monomial is that dividing an expression having more than one term by an expression having single term. On dividing a polynomial by a monomial, divide each term of polynomial by a monomial. While dividing each term by a monomial, divide the numbers (coefficients) and subtract the exponents. Example 1: Divide: (12x^5 16x^3 + 8 x^2) / 4x^2 Solution: Divide each term of polynomial by monomial That is, (12x^5)/ 4x^2 (16x^3/4x^2) + (8x^2/4x^2) While dividing, divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents Hence we get, 3x^3 4x + 2 Therefore, (12x^5 16x^3 + 8 x^2) / 4x^2 = 3x^3 4x + 2 Example 2: Divide: (25a^5 + 35a^3 15a^2 + 30a) / 5a Solution: Divide each term of polynomial by monomial On division, divide the coefficients and then subtract the exponents (25a^5/ 5a)+ (35a^3 / 5a) (15a^2 / 5a) + (30a / 5a) / 5a = 5a^4 + 7a^2 3a + 6 Note: When dividing by a monomial the number of terms in the polynomial equals the number of terms in the answer. Example 3: Divide: (9a^3 + 18a) / 3a Solution: (9a^3 + 18a) / 3a = (9a^3 / 3a) + (18a / 3a) = ((9/3) (a^3/a)) + ((18/3) (a/a)) = 3a^2 + 6 is the required solution.

Am I Too Young for Personal Training

Am I Too Young for Personal Training All You Need to Know About Exercising as a Youngster with a Personal Trainer ChaptersExercise Has No Age RequirementPersonal Training for Competitions: is the Pressure Too Much?The Risks of Strength Training for ChildrenGroup Fitness ClassesTraining Options for YoungstersIn forums and chatrooms all over the internet, 15 and 16-year-olds are asking the same question:Am I too young to start strength training?When it comes to answering their query, people are usually in one of two camps.Firstly, there are those who believe that strength and resistance training is healthy at any age, as long as it is adapted to the physical ability of the athlete.And on the other side, there are those who are staunchly against it. These people insist that this type of exercise should not be practised until the teenager has stopped growing, around the age of 20.At Superprof, we always advise that you should always take care and seek advice from a fitness professional before engaging in this kind of exercise.Finding a personal trainer or another certified fitness expert who listens to their young client’s needs and advises them on the best functional training techniques to achieve their fitness goals is paramount.During adolescence, health and fitness aspirations may include:Losing excess body weightBuilding muscle massPreparing for a fitness assessment or team trialsTraining for a sports competitionSo, when it comes to youth fitness, there are a few things to bear in mind to avoid injury, achieve your goals and enjoy your training! 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Social services were alerted and the boys were taken away from their parents pending a decision by the court.After being assessed by a psychologist, the brothers were allowed to go home to their parents.Although the ethics behind the Stroes’ story is hotly debated, medical professionals advise against strength training before children have stopped growing.This is because lifting heavy weights can put too much pressure on their bones, which are not yet fully developed.Personal Training for Competitions: is the Pressure Too Much?Regardless of the athlete’s age, the pressure to succeed in competition is undeniable.Due to the nature of competition, candidates may spend a lot of time being critical of themselves and focussing on the big win.However, is this amount of pressure healthy for young minds?For teenagers, finding a personal trainer or online personal trainer can be a good move in the run-up to a competition.As an accredited fitness professional, your personal fitness trainer will be there to:Improve physical abilityProvide a tailored nutrition and exercise programs  that focus on the athlete’s needsAdvise on the most efficient training methodsFind the right time of day to incorporate trainingDiscuss progress towards fitness goalsA surprising number of parents act as coaches who act to train their own children.However, most of these parents have not sat any exams to gain relevant qualifications and do not hold a personal trainer certification.This introduced health risks, as the child may be pushed too far â€" something a certified personal trainer would know how to avoid.A study carried out in 2008 showed that the more positive a relationship a child has with their parents, the better the child performs in competition.However, a sporting parent-child relationship can also be harmful, as some parents will be tempted to live their sporting lives through their children.Avoid the risk of becoming a pushy parent by finding a private sports coach for your child ¦ source: Pixabay - leoleobobeoSo, having help from a private fitness coach can motivate children on their way to their goals whilst providing a safe environment for children to express their attitude towards training.There are 4 main aspects to personal training services:Discussion: Trainers will keep an open dialogue with the athlete to make sure they’re in a healthy state of mindExchange: Taking the athlete’s feelings into account and helping them prepare for competitionObservation: The fitness instructor will study the behaviour of the youngster and identify any negative effects of trainingAdvice: As an exercise science and fitness specialist, the personal trainer will help the athlete with training techniques and their nutrition CalumDrama School Entrance Teacher 5.00 (15) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToriSpanish Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/ h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors OliviaSchool support Teacher 5.00 (2) £21/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkESOL (English) Teacher 4.76 (17) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JenniferMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LouiseAutoCAD Teacher 5.00 (3) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RickyPercussion Teacher 5.00 (7) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicolasGuitar Teacher 5.00 (2) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MyriamOrganic chemistry Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JonathanEconomics Teacher 5.00 (9) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Oluwakemi imoleMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AlexPhysics Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdamSinging Teacher 5.00 (14) £48/h1st lesson free!Dis cover all our tutors ValentiniMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MilenaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RashmiEconomics Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Risks of Strength Training for ChildrenResistance training and building muscle are attracting more and more adolescents who want to ‘get shredded’.When athletes start weight training at an early age, they should take extra care to minimise the risk of injury.One 2009 study pointed out that:“some retrospective reports noted metaphysis fractures during adolescence, most of these injuries were due to:Imperfect techniques for lifting weightsUsing the maximum amount of weightA lack of supervision from adults”So, if you’re thinking about starting muscular workouts at a young age, there are some things to consider.For instance, your coach will advise you to avoid attempting to work with too much weight and working out too intensely.You shouldn’t be straining your body while it’s still growing.At the age of about 15 years, the human body undergoes major changes, so it’s important you don’t subject it to further stress.There are certain exercises which are strongly advised against by health professionals since they put too much pressure on the spine, ligaments and cartilage.These include:SquatsSit-down bar liftsDeadliftingIt is not recommended that you begin weight training before the age of 15 - this goes especially for young girls.Before this age, aim to focus on cardiovascular endurance training instead.And don’t neglect your fitness nutrition!Many young athletes are tempted to take nutritional supplements to speed up their progress, but don’t be fooled â€" this can do more harm than good!In addition to not helping results, these supplements can be bad for your health and should be avoided.Instead, why not focus on looking at your normal diet?Learn about how nutrition contributes to physiology. You may add eggs to your breakfast because of their protein, for example.You should also remember to stretch after exercise.Even though a lot of people tend to think that youngsters are suppler and therefore recover from exercise more quickly, stretching can save you the discomfort of post-workout stiffness.So, make sure you find out how to stretch your muscles effectively and incorporate stretching into your workout warm-down.Adopting healthy habits such as these will serve you throughout your fitness career.Group Fitness ClassesRunning, cycling and swimming are simple and natural ways to tone and build muscle.These big and small group activities also happen to be low-risk and the most fun and rewarding for children to do.Playing basketball with a group of friends, jumping into a swimming pool, and playing tag â€" these are all ways children can unknowingly build muscle whilst playing.Group training can be the most motivating and enjoyable ¦ source: Pixabay - Galina92 37941221However, there are certain situations where hours of training are required.If the child is enrolled in a sports club and competes for a team, there are plenty of coaches that can help with training alongside their group fitness instructor.But make sure that the child isn’t under too much pressure to succeed!Personal training sessions are a great complement to any other training the child may be doing, as they work on mentality as well as physical performance.Personal fitness training should be little and often, so 1 to 2 hours per week should be enough.Training Options for YoungstersThe vast majority of gyms and fitness clubs have a minimum age requirement of around 16 years old and ask for parental consent before teenagers are allowed to register with them. But there are a variety of small exercises that don't put too much strain on your body that you can do between classes at school or at work if you are in training.There are also many exercises you can do at home using your own body weight.One such example is press-ups.When you’re starting out, be gentle with yourself. This will help you avoid injury and keep you motivated.If you’re looking to get into a training routine, why not start by doing press-ups in the evenings?If you’re not sure about the press-up method, here are some simple pointers:Lay on your front and place your hands on the floor, underneath your shouldersLean on your toes or your knees, depending on your desired level of difficultyBend and extend your elbows, lifting your body towards and away from the floorTry to let your chest nearly touch the floor when you come down, without releasing your body weightMake sure you keep your back straight throughout the exercise, this should work your core and your armsFor those in the Manchester area, check out all personal trainer Manchester.Don’t forget that your body is still growing and that it will react negatively to being pushed too far, so take the time to develop and recover, and look after yourself!

Who Are You Bringing to Tutoring #CarpoolSeries - Heart Math Tutoring

Who Are You Bringing to Tutoring #CarpoolSeries - Heart Math Tutoring Who Are You Bringing to Tutoring? #CarpoolSeries Who Are You Bringing to Tutoring? #CarpoolSeries July 21, 2016 We have great volunteers who are dedicated to spreading the word about Heart as a way to support students! Sign up to tutor here. David Woodruff drives three friends to tutor each Wednesday at lunchtime. Who are you bringing to tutoring? ?#?CarpoolSeries? ?#?ItAllAddsUp? ?#?VolunteersWithHeart? Beejal drives and Katherine handles the tunes. Music on the way there and stories on the way back. Who are you bringing to tutoring? ?#?CarpoolSeries? ?#?ItAllAddsUp? ?#?VolunteersWithHeart? Grant recruited his colleague Mary to tutor with him each Wednesday morning and even offered to drive! Who are you bringing to tutoring? ?#?CarpoolSeries? ?#?ItAllAddsUp? ?#?VolunteersWithHeart? Colleagues and friends, Rusty and Carson carpool to tutoring every Thursday on their lunch break. Rusty’s student won most improved in math in his class, earning him bragging rights for the year! Who are you bringing to tutoring? #CarpoolSeries #ItAllAddsUp #VolunteersWithHeart Who are you bringing to tutoring? Laura drives both of her adult children to tutoring each week. Alex Posthauer and his sister Janelle Barclay always look for for the coolest stickers as motivation for their 2nd grade students! ?#?CarpoolSeries? ?#?ItAllAddsUp? ?#?VolunteersWithHeart? Who are you bringing to tutoring? Mike and Deborah Parman are both former educators and loved carpooling to Piney Grove Elementary each week!  #CarpoolSeries #ItAllAddsUp #VolunteersWithHeart Who are you bringing to tutoring? Daniel Tanaka, Sabrina Shingwani, and Darren Lang carpool to tutoring at Winterfield Elementary before heading uptown each Wednesday! #CarpoolSeries #ItAllAddsUp #VolunteersWithHeart Who are you bringing to tutoring? Larry and Cember are spouses from St. Andrew’s UMC who tutor on Wednesdays at Montclaire Elementary! #CarpoolSeries #VolunteersWithHeart #ItAllAddsUp David Woodruff, Eileen Holcomb, Stephen Stancil, and Chris King Beejal Patel and Katherine Yau Grant Nicol and Mary McGuire Rusty Mau and Carson Willoughby Laura Jones, Alex Posthauer, and Janelle Barclay Deborah and Mike Parman Darren Lang, Sabrina Shingwani and Daniel Tanaka Larry and Cember Carella

Five Educational Summer Activities for Elementary School Children

Five Educational Summer Activities for Elementary School Children Summer is here, a time for children to recharge their batteries and enjoy a much-needed break from the busy school year. While every child deserves this, Co-Founder and CEO, Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center urges parents to offer a variety of educational activities to ensure their children retain everything they worked so hard to learn all school year. Sadly, so many children toss aside the backpack on the last day of school and do not touch a book until the first day of the next school year, says Huntington. The problem with this is that students can easily lose several months of grade-level equivalency in math, reading and other subjects. Bottom line: its important that children keep those brains active throughout the summer. Here are five suggested activities that will help them do just that: State/city field trips Have your child plan a few weekend excursions with the help of Google Maps. If you can take a family road trip, your child can help plan the agenda and map out the route, including drive time needed. If youre leaning toward a few short staycations closer to home, however, you can still let your child research attractions and events at your local museums, pick out great hikes or camping spots in the area or plan a walking tour of your city (complete with his or her research, of course). Daily reading sessions This is one of the easiest ways to help children keep up those essential literacy skills. Check out summer reading programs at the library or book store and make a weekly outing there to refresh the reading material. Consider reading book series as a family. Read together each evening and make it fun by serving up lemonade or hot chocolate. Huntington Learning Center offers a reading adventure program during the summer months, which encourages students to keep reading. Reading Adventure runs May to August and is open to currently enrolled students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Students choose books from Huntingtons pre-selected book lists, which offer a variety of high-interest choices by grade level and reading ability. Each student receives a reading passport in which to record books as completed and make a few notes of what he or she learned and enjoyed about each book. Journaling Like reading, a daily writing habit will go a long way toward helping children minimize regression. If your child isnt eager to write book summaries, a journal is an open-ended forum in which he or she can write anything from poems to stories to a daily log of summer activities. Start with ten minutes a day, and as the summer goes on, your child might grow to enjoy this practice and want to do it longer. Taking classes Are there educational programs available over the summer in your community, such as science, technology, engineering and math camps, art classes, or robotics programs? Maybe your child wants to take up an instrument. Perhaps he or she is interested in a youth creative writing class. Your school or local library are good places to start for seeking suggestions. Huntington Learning Center offers tutoring for students during the summer months especially if the past school year was a challenge. Enrichment sessions are also available for students who enjoy academic adventures to develop new skills. Researching a hobby or other topic The freedom of summer offers lots of opportunity for discovery. Encourage your child to check out an autobiography on a favorite athlete, rent a documentary on a topic that intrigues him or her, or look up answers online (with your guidance) to those burning questions he or she usually asks you. Huntington adds that summer learning doesnt need to be complicated to be effective. Children who spend just a little time each day enjoying a book or exploring an interesting topic will reap great benefits and find that transitioning into the next grade is easier, she says. For additional ideas on how to engage your child in effective but enjoyable summer learning activities, call Huntington Learning Center at 1-800-CAN-LEARN or visit www.huntingtonhelps.com. About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader.Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. 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New School Adjusting to Advances in Technology

New School Adjusting to Advances in Technology Adjusting to Advances in Technology There are fabulous and innovative new technologies available for teachers to use in the classroom. However, the classroom environment is rarely ideal for teachers because they have to deal with district wide budgets, large classroom sizes, and limited prep hours on the clock. Newer teachers, who may have used the original versions of new technology while they were in high school or college, may have already trained themselves to use current technological advances. On the other hand, teachers who have 15+ years experience were trained in more traditional ways of teaching. Sometimes the traditional version is the best while other times the latest and greatest is the way to go (READ: Grades: The Holiday Season Slump). Good teachers will adjust to what their students need and each students is different, however it is difficult to find the delicate balance between old school and new school technology. Teachers are generally left to train themselves but can make it easier by taking the following steps. 1. Keep it simple Educational technology is offered in many forms, ranging from the incredibly straightforward and user-friendly version to the highly complicated and confusing. Because classroom hours are precious and students’ minds wander quickly, its best to keep technology simple at first. Teachers and students alike will become easily frustrated with technology that has several glitches or that simply doesnt work. Students can use basic calculator apps or the simple yet highly useful applications on IDroo to start; once they adjust they can move on to more complicated tasks. 2. Work within the budget All teachers, whether they work at a public or private school, are required to stay within a budget. Depending on the district, some schools will have adequate means while others will struggle to meet the basic department needs. Teachers should not feel pressured to try and work outside their budget or spend money. Much of the newer educational technology is free or very low cost and, as a result, can serve teachers working with any budget. 3. Limit new technology to benefit the typical student While adjusting to ever updating technology, its a good idea to stick with the materials that students can use the most. Some new technology is exciting and intricate but may only meet the needs of some students. Sticking to advances that can serve the universal student population can keep the classroom environment simple and orderly. Of course, students who fall out of the “average” range should not be forgotten but finding out what serves each student as an individual takes time (READ: What Kind of Technology Should I Use to Help Me Study?). 4. Let the consumer serve as beta testers College students and young professionals are reported to be interested in technology more than any other group. Let the consumer try out new technologies as they are released. For the most part, any particular technology is made better in the second or third generation of the product or service. Although it is tempting to rush out and get the latest and greatest, the teacher’s time and budget is valuable and educators may be better served by waiting for the second version of any particular program or product. 5. Adjust slowly Attempting to learn five new products over one summer can be overwhelming. Its a good idea for teachers to adjust to new technology slowly. This way, teachers can integrate the technology in a way that will not overwhelm themselves or their students. Many students in high school will not have been exposed to our current technologies when they were in the lower grades (READ: Superfoods and Testing). On the other hand, elementary students are probably more used to reading an e-book then an actual book. Regardless of the student age group, its important that the student and teacher have time to adjust to new technologies so that they dont become an undue stress factor. The technological tools that are currently available are exciting and make life easier. Regardless of their benefits, a mild adjustment is required for a collaborative classroom environment to accept them openly. 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 post about.

Dongguan TungWah International Kindergarten

Dongguan TungWah International Kindergarten Dongguan TungWah International Kindergarten ABOUT TWEG: Founded in 2002 on a vision of the development of the whole child, Tungwah is a highly respected organization in Guangdong within the education and healthcare sectors. The hiring campus is TWEGs newest international school addition, Tungwah International School, opening September 2019. The one million square meter campus is situated along the beautiful Songshan Lake, an hour away from both Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen. The international campus expects IB accreditation for primary through secondary schools. In addition to serving ages 3-18, the greater campus also includes a Tung Wah Hospital, sports facility, and assisted living facility for the elderly. ABOUT Kindergarten: Our multilingual (English, Putonghua, and French) kindergarten provides an enriching international early years experience for young students ages 3-6. As one the most innovative kindergartens in Dongguan, our students benefit from access to world-class facilities including the following: two highly equipped STEAM workshops; well-resourced Montessori classrooms each with adjacent art studios; a comprehensive library; three naturally-inspired outdoor play spaces including gardens and a mini forest reserve; a large dance and music room; and a floor dedicated to teacher research. Our kindergarten campus caters to both domestic and international families. While large in scale, our school seeks to create intimate classroom communities with low teacher student ratios and collaborative teaching practices, enabling each child to be known, valued, and guided as an individual. Our children thrive in a supportive, physically and emotionally safe environment where they become flexible thinkers and creative problem solvers who take risks and actively engage in their world. Our objective is to provide a progressive education environment that fosters curiosity and independence through child-directed learning. Our core curriculum supports 21st century skill and habit development through STEAM and nature exploration. Benefit: Competitive salary Housing allowance Free meals Pre-service training Paid summer and winter holiday Insurance Visa assistance International flight allowance The airport pick-up View our Brochure View our Brochure