by Tara Pelton | Jul 1, 2013 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology, Special Eduucation, Special Needs Education
For parents and Teachers entering the field of Special Education, here are some resource locations where you can learn more. Also, contact your local library and discover the books and references available. IDEA Individuals with Disabilities in Education...
by Tara Pelton | Jun 25, 2013 | Blog, Earth Art
“Human subtlety will never devise an invention more beautiful, more simple or more direct than does nature, because in Her inventions nothing is lacking and nothing is superfluous.” – Leonardo DaVinci This is a photo view of the ecosystem of Tenaya...
by Tara Pelton | Jun 11, 2013 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology
Educational Kinesiology: Kinesthetic Learning: What is it? Kinesiology is the study of human movement. It applies, of course, in many facets of health care and education. Kinesthetic Learning is an educational method used to help students learn using a hands-on...
by Tara Pelton | Mar 16, 2013 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology, Exceptional Children, Mathematics, Special Eduucation, Special Needs Education
Why study basic math? When will we ever use basic mathematics? There are two subjects that anyone should be skilled and you are most likely to use for the rest of your life: carpentry and real estate. And they both use basic math and geometry. So, instead of reading...
by Tara Pelton | Dec 12, 2012 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology, Geometry, Mathematics
What is Geometry? What does “Geometry” mean? Geometry is the study of shapes, sizes, designs (patterns) and positions From Greek : Geo (Earth) Metry (Measure) Geometry has been used since the dawn of humanity for: Building Machines and...
by Tara Pelton | Dec 4, 2012 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology, Mathematics
2 x 3 is the same as 3 x 2. Observe this by perceiving square portions of a grid. Observe the area of empty space between two notes on musical bar and on a stringed instrument. Observe the area of empty space in geometrical shapes that can be made...