<![CDATA[Andrea Coventry - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:05:04 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[6 Resolutions for Montessori Parents]]> Montessori parents can do a lot of things to facilitate their child's Montessori education and development of independence.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Jan 10, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/6-resolutions-montessori-parents-10818835.html <![CDATA[5 of the Best Concerts Coming to Rochester, New York, in 2012]]> Rochester, New York, is full of music and culture. In addition to great festivals, many big acts play in venues around the area. These are five of the biggest acts coming in the first part of 2012.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Jan 10, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/5-best-concerts-coming-rochester-york-10803447.html <![CDATA[Americans Need to Join Chinese on New Quest for the Moon, Not Let Them Take Over]]> Now that the Americans have given up on the space program, the Chinese are stepping in to take over the quest to go back to the moon. We need to join them on this quest and not let them take it over.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Jan 10, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/americans-join-chinese-quest-10816651.html <![CDATA[Montessori Practical Life: Valentine's Day Colors]]> For the month of February 2011, the activities on my Montessori Practical Life shelf took on a red, pink, and purple theme.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Dec 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/photos/montessori-practical-life-valentines-day-colors-7910012.html <![CDATA[What Needs to Happen to Ndamukong Suh? a Fan's Commentary]]> Ndamukong Suh crossed the line during the Thanksgiving match between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. How can the NFL get through to him?

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Nov 25, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-needs-happen-ndamukong-suh-10524451.html <![CDATA[Adapting to Food Price Spikes]]> Food price spikes, particularly in peanut butter, have changed the way we plan our meals and go grocery shopping.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Oct 17, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/adapting-food-price-spikes-10224155.html <![CDATA[Essential Materials for the Montessori Art Curriculum]]> Montessori art focuses on process not product. Children do not recreate crafts, but learn how to use the materials to make their own creations.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Aug 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/essential-materials-montessori-8987271.html <![CDATA[How Writers Incorporate Movement into Their Hectic Lifestyles]]> Writers lead a sedentary lifestyle, which can lead to health complications. These are suggestions from fellow writers for incorporating exercise and movement into the work day.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Aug 19, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-writers-incorporate-movement-into-8976671.html <![CDATA[The Cursive Writing Debate: Neurological Necessity vs. Standardized Testing]]> Cursive writing continues to fall by the wayside in schools, despite the educational benefits it has for children, simply because it doesn't fall under standardized testing goals.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Aug 19, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-cursive-writing-debate-neurological-8963739.html <![CDATA[How Frequently Should a Preschool Newsletter Be Sent Out?]]> Preschool parents want information on a timely basis. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Aug 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-frequently-preschool-newsletter-8912908.html <![CDATA[Fans of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' Share Mixed Opinions About an Animated Spinoff Series]]> PBS has announced an animated spinoff of the popular children's show 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.' 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' starts airing in Fall 2012 and fans have a lot to say about it.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Aug 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/fans-mister-rogers-neighborhood-8907647.html <![CDATA[What to Include in a Preschool Newsletter]]> What information do parents want to see in their preschool child's newsletter? Be informative and upbeat with this mix of topics.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Aug 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-include-preschool-newsletter-8912874.html <![CDATA[Writers Can Learn from Gamer's Death]]> The death of a gamer who sat for hours on end should serve as a wake-up call to writers who are similarly addicted to their work.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Aug 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/writers-learn-gamers-death-8898475.html <![CDATA[Good Teachers Quit Due to Lack of Support, Compensation]]> Good teachers are leaving their jobs because they just can't make it on so little.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Jul 22, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/good-teachers-quit-due-lack-support-8840647.html <![CDATA[CDC Warns Against Water Frogs as Pets Due to Salmonella Concerns]]> The CDC recommends that children under the age of 5 stay away from water frogs, both at home and in the classroom, due to salmonella concerns.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Jul 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/cdc-warns-against-water-frogs-as-pets-8835109.html <![CDATA[Five Best Toys for Infants]]> These five types of toys are best for stimulating the development of infants.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: May 12, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/five-best-toys-infants-8459891.html <![CDATA[Americans React to Bin Laden's Death on Facebook]]> Facebook was the method through which many found out about Osama bin Laden's death. A range of reactions quickly flooded news feeds.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: May 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/americans-react-bin-ladens-death-8410067.html <![CDATA[How the Royal Wedding, Patriotism, Social Media Defined My Reaction to Bin Laden's Death]]> 5/1/11 is another day that will live in infamy in American history. Osama bin Laden is dead.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: May 02, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-royal-wedding-patriotism-social-8405417.html <![CDATA[Montessori Sensorial: Montessori Geometric Cabinet]]> The Montessori Geometric Cabinet is part of the Montessori sensorial curriculum. Each tray teaches children about a different set of two-dimensional plane shapes. There are six drawers, and one intro tray.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Apr 10, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/photos/montessori-sensorial-montessori-geometric-cabinet-7908738.html <![CDATA[Meeting David Gray]]> On March 27, 2010 I went to see David Gray in concert at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus, Ohio. It was a fantastic show and I heard almost all of my requests. Following the show, I hung out behind the theatre for a chance to meet the man.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Apr 10, 2011

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