http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/ Always Learning en Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:02:00 GMT Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:02:00 GMT info@alwayslearning.com.au info@alwayslearning.com.au http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/images/learningheader1.gif http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/ http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/homemade-lava-lamps/ I recently implemented "Science on Saturday" projects with my youngest daughter. This little ritual is a hit. One of our favorites are the Easy Lava Lamps we made with her... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/homemade-lava-lamps/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/homemade-lava-lamps/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:02:00 GMT http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/build-a-better-snowman/ The basics of snowman building are simple. It does not take any special knowledge to understand that a snowman is traditionally three snow balls on top of each other, with... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/build-a-better-snowman/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/build-a-better-snowman/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:06:00 GMT http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/educate-to-protect-against-security-threats/ It is common knowledge that security threats online are a real and present danger. Personal information, trade secrets and other company information is important to keep under lock and key... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/educate-to-protect-against-security-threats/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/educate-to-protect-against-security-threats/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:58:00 GMT http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/serious-study-help-for-all-ages/ How To Get The Best Grades With The Least Amount Of Effort Whether you are currently taking adult college classes, or want to....have a son or daughter who is struggling... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/serious-study-help-for-all-ages/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/serious-study-help-for-all-ages/ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:09:00 GMT http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/noodle-necklacesrevisited/ Technicolor noodles and a handful of pipe cleaners surprisingly kept three young video game addicts very happy all afternoon. My niece and nephews had never made noodle necklaces- this was... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/noodle-necklacesrevisited/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/noodle-necklacesrevisited/ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:07:00 GMT http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/cop-a-tude-instilling-an-attitude-of-gratitude/ Gratitude is not for Thanksgiving How many families go around the Thanksgiving table saying something they are thankful for? OK, now how many of those kids sitting around the table... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/cop-a-tude-instilling-an-attitude-of-gratitude/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/cop-a-tude-instilling-an-attitude-of-gratitude/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:08:00 GMT http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/tv-free-activities-for-preschoolers-and-their-work-at-home-parents/ TV FREE FUN As a mom who works from home, I will admit to being THANKFUL for the telly. BUT, I know just plopping the little ones down in front... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/tv-free-activities-for-preschoolers-and-their-work-at-home-parents/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/tv-free-activities-for-preschoolers-and-their-work-at-home-parents/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:41:00 GMT http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/he-can-build-a-website-but-can-he-build-a-doghouse/ At the risk of sounding like an old fuddy-duddy, I have to say with all the technology available to kids, many are losing out on learning important life skills. Recently... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/he-can-build-a-website-but-can-he-build-a-doghouse/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/he-can-build-a-website-but-can-he-build-a-doghouse/ Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:33:00 GMT http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/shape-books-encourage-reluctant-readers/ Reluctant writers can be encouraged to put the pen to the page with the help of a pair of scissors. Making shape books can turn writing into a crafty project... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/shape-books-encourage-reluctant-readers/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/shape-books-encourage-reluctant-readers/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:11:00 GMT http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/personality-tests/ While most people are not particularly found of taking tests, personality tests, such as the big five test, offer an intriguing look into the inner workings of an individual. Personally... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/personality-tests/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/personality-tests/ Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:44:00 GMT http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/encourage-creativity/ 9 Ways to Encourage Creativity Creativity is not a frivolous trait. Children raised to be creative thinkers are also often excellent problem solvers and have an innate trust in their... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/encourage-creativity/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/encourage-creativity/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:55:00 GMT http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/nocarve-pumpkin-decorating-ideas/ No-carve pumpkin decorating ideas Are you running short on time....or motivation this year? Skip the mess and try one of the following No-carve, minimal mess pumpkin decorating ideas. Great for... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/nocarve-pumpkin-decorating-ideas/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/nocarve-pumpkin-decorating-ideas/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:37:00 GMT http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/make-a-fort-fort-making-kits/ Forts are FUN. Forts can also be an inexpensive gift that encourages imaginative play. You do not even have to wait for a special occasion to present this amazing indoor... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/make-a-fort-fort-making-kits/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/make-a-fort-fort-making-kits/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:16:00 GMT http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/candy-wrapper-crafts/ Candy wrapper crafts Go ahead, let your child have lots of candy this Halloween. What? Am I crazy? No, but instead of fighting the candy horde, embrace it and use... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/candy-wrapper-crafts/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/candy-wrapper-crafts/ Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:04:00 GMT http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/comma-trouble/ Grammar is a killer. Specifically I am perplexed by commas, semi colons and colons. See, should there have been a semi-colon? I do not know anymore. Some of my more... http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/comma-trouble/#comments http://www.alwayslearning.com.au/comma-trouble/ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:50:00 GMT