How does nutrition affect learning? An InBox Learning Tip from eLearningK12
Does nutrition affect your child's learning? In a word, yes. Research has shown that children who regularly ate a healthy diet had better grades, better behavior and ability to concentrate, and were less hyperactive than children who consumed less healthy foods.
According to Dr. Frank Lawlis, renowned psychologist, researcher, and counselor, many of the troubled teens he worked with were suffering from malnutrition. It wasn't that they were not eating. Click here to read more from eLearningK12 on nutrition and learning.
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 Here at eLearningK12 we believe the last hour of the day, just before bedtime, should be a time of peace and relaxation in the home, giving a smooth transition from the hectic day to a restful night. In each issue of InBox Learning, we'll present an unplugged, non-electronic activity you can enjoy as a family during this hour.
This week's Unplugged Pick of the Week is one of the oldest board games on the planet. It's Mancala, an ancient game which originated in  Africa. Mancala takes a few minutes to learn and a lifetime to master! It is an excellent choice for players of mixed ages and abilities. You can purchase an inexpensive set or make your own from an egg carton. Read the simple instructions at eHow.com and enjoy mancala with your family. |
Web Pick of the Week
Here is a great way to learn new words and help feed the hungry at the same time... visit FreeRice.com! Free Rice was created by a father who wanted to help his son prepare for the SAT. The game displays vocabulary words and several possible meanings. You choose the one you think is correct. For every correct answer, 20 grains of rice are donated to feed the hungry. Over 46 billion grains have been donated to date. That is a lot of rice! So visit FreeRice.com to feed your mind and feed the hungry.
Check the next issue of InBox Learning for another great online family-friendly pick from eLearningK12. |
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Nancy Toups
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