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Celia Webb - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
In addition to writing articles on developing literary skills, Celia Webb illustrates children's books written by her husband, Mack H. Webb, Jr. She is an award-winning photographer and a multimedia artist. Celia earned a degree in Business from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana and in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. A renaissance woman, she is also a co-inventor of a patented antenna design. Celia served 21 years as an officer in ... [More]
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- Writing Articles For the School Newspaper
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] Do you know how to write a news article for a school newspaper? Here are the ground rules for writing professional-level articles.
- Writing Business E-Mails
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] Do you know how to write a business e-mail? Here are the ground rules for writing professional e-mails.
- Nurturing a Gifted Reader
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Is your child a gifted reader? How do you tell? What can you do to develop their talent? This article helps parents support and nurture gifted readers.
- ESL Teaching Tips
[Reference-and-Education:Languages] If you teach English as a Second Language, you know students can get stuck. There are difficulties with pronunciation, vocabulary retention, listening skills, and speaking with a natural rhythm. These classroom tested techniques will help move your students past these sticking points and on to greater success with learning English.
- Kids and Money - Developing Financial Understanding by Learning the Vocabulary of Money
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Are you struggling with how to explain the current financial news to your children? Start with the vocabulary of money. Learning financial terms is the best way to begin to understand the financial world. Here are tips on how to explore the world of finances with your children.
- Spell Better by Using These Spelling Strategies
[Reference-and-Education:Languages] Do you struggle with spelling? You can improve your spelling skills. Learn how to increase your spelling ability by applying these proven spelling strategies.
- Using Trade Books in the Classroom
[Reference-and-Education] Want to get your students interested in your next teaching objective? Using trade books in the classroom is a great way to spark interest and motivate students to learn. This article includes ideas for teachers on classroom activities using trade books and explains how to get available teaching materials.
- Creating a Home Library
[Home-Improvement] A home library is a powerful resource for you and your family. Learn what to include, how to collect the books, and how to maintain your library in this informative article.
- Book Clubs For Boys
[Kids-and-Teens] Teen-age boys often show a distinct lack of interest in reading. Fire up their interest by starting a book club with these ideas.
- Preparing Your Child to Go Back to School
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Children are more successful in school if they are prepared to start out right. Get them ready for the new school year with these helpful ideas.
- Enriched Summer Reading Program
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Did you know your child can lose valuable reading and math skills during the summer vacation? Skills newly acquired can be lost without practice. Here are suggestions for activities which will help your child retain these skills and still have a great summer vacation.
- It Was Greek To Me - Improving Your English By Knowing Greek Roots
[Reference-and-Education:Languages] Did you know that understanding Greek root words can greatly improve your English? Get started by learning these frequently used Greek roots!
- Improve Your Vocabulary By Knowing These Latin Prefixes
[Reference-and-Education:Languages] Did you know more words in English come from the Romans than from the English? Knowing your Latin can help you improve your English vocabulary. Get started by learning the most frequently used Latin prefixes!
- Editing Your Writing
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] Do you want to improve your writing? Proper editing will make a big difference. Learn how to edit your writing by reading this article.
- Keep Your English Up to Date
[Reference-and-Education:Languages] New English words come into use everyday. Learn how to find and learn these new words and keep your English current.
- Motivating Reluctant Teens to Read
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Want some ideas on how to motivate your teen to read? Here are helpful tips from a children's book publisher.
- Help Your Child Learn to Write
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] You can help your child learn to write. Use these five ideas to encourage your child's budding writing capability.
- Help Your Child Learn to Read
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Parents are a child's first teacher of language. You can help your child learn to read by making these six easy activities part of your everyday routine.
- More Word Games to Increase Vocabulary
[Reference-and-Education:Languages] Games can be powerful learning tools. Playing these word games can help develop language skills.
- Toddlers Learning by Data Mining
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] New research gives insight into how toddlers learn language. Learn how to teach your child using the most recent information.
- Improving Vocabulary in Three Easy Steps
[Self-Improvement:Techniques] Do you wish you understood more of what you read? Would you like to improve your vocabulary? You can in three easy steps. Read this article to learn how.
- Developing English Listening Skills
[Reference-and-Education:Languages] Do you wish you understood spoken English better? These five ideas can help!
- Start an "English Speaking" Club
[Reference-and-Education:Languages] Would you like to speak English better? Start an "English Speaking" Club to improve your English skills. This article gives you great ideas on how to start your own club.
- Preparing for a Spelling Bee
[Reference-and-Education] Want to become a champion speller? This article tells you proven methods for improving your spelling skills.
- Spelling Tips For ESL Students
[Reference-and-Education:Languages] Are you struggling to spell English words correctly? These tips will help you spell better!
- Improving Your English for ESL Students
[Reference-and-Education:Languages] If you speak English as a Second Language and want to improve your skills, read this article! When you study English, you will probably reach a point where you feel you are no longer making progress. Once you can talk and read well enough to do common tasks, what do you do if you really want to be able to carry on a conversation naturally? Perhaps you wish to write well or read easily at a higher level. How do you get better? Read the tips below to perfect your English skills.
- Helping Your Child Learn to Read - 4 to 6 years old
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Did you know that talking with your child is one of the most important things you can do to help them learn to read? Here are five steps to help your child be a good reader.
- Helping Your Child Learn to Read - 24 to 36 Months
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] During the time from 24 to 36 months, your child is starting to blossom. Exploration of the larger world and how it works becomes a focus of attention.
- Helping Your Child Learn to Read - 12 to 24 Months
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Did you know there are specific actions you can take to help your child learn to read even before they can talk? Learn what you can do to give your child a firm foundation for learning to read.
- Helping Your Child Learn to Read - Up to Age 1
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Did you know child start to learn language while they are still in the womb? Research shows how important the earliest years of a child's life are to the development of language skills. Learn what you as the parent can do to help your child master language.
- Choosing a Gift Book for a Child
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Looking for a great gift for child? Choose the right book with these tips.
- This is What You Should Not Do When Encouraging a Young Child to Read and Talk
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Did you know there four things you should avoid doing in order for your child to learn to read and talk? Research shows parents can make a huge difference by NOT doing these four things.
- Sing A Song and Learn New Words
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Did you know singing songs can be a great way for children to add vocabulary? Here are seven ideas on how to pick up new words for a song!
- Improving Vocabulary - Seven Ideas for ESL Students
[Reference-and-Education:Languages] Are you looking for ways to increase your command of English? Here are seven great ideas for new ways to add words to your vocabulary.
- Building Vocabulary - 5 Ideas for Increasing Your Child's Vocabulary While Running Errands
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Want to help your child learn more words? Do you also want to keep them occupied while traveling to the grocery store, around town on errands, or even on vacation? Here are five word-related activities for increasing your child's vocabulary and avoiding the "Are we there yet?" question.
- What Spelling Champions Know Can Help Your Child Spell Better
[Kids-and-Teens] There is no doubt about it! Spelling is challenging! Champion spellers know secrets which help them get the spelling right. Learn what they know which will help your child spell better.
- Developing Good Homework Habits
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Children will be more successful at school if they develop good homework habits at an early age. Parents play an important role in helping the child figure out how do to their homework well. Learning to do homework correctly reinforces skills which will help the child in many areas like planning, time management, memorization techniques, persistence, and concentration. The tips in this article give practical advice on developing productive study habits and what to do if the child reaches a roadblock in understanding the material.
- Building Vocabulary Through Activities
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Looking for ideas on how to increase your own or your child's vocabulary? Here are four fun ideas for adding new words to your vocabulary.
- Increasing Vocabulary Through Independent Reading
[Reference-and-Education:Languages] Do you want to be able to write and speak more effectively? Precise, accurate communication requires exact words. Read this article for ideas on increasing the words at your command!
- Word Games to Increase Vocabulary
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Playing is a great way to learn. These word games will entertain and teach!
- Encouraging Your Child to Read - How to Develop a Bookworm
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Having trouble getting your child to read? Try these five ideas!
- Preparing Your Child for School
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Get your child ready to begin a new school year. Here are five tips to giving your child a good start!
- Building Vocabulary - Five Ideas for Increasing Your Vocabulary
[Reference-and-Education:Languages] Do you want to be smarter? Learning new words helps you understand more and express yourself more clearly and accurately!
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