How To Get a School Playground For Free

February 5th, 2012 by admin No comments »

Getting a grant for a school playground can be a great way to get a playground for your school for free. Many organizations are not aware that the government and private organizations have money allocated for schools that are in need of additional recreational resources.

If you have never applied for a grant before then you can go about this one of two ways. The first way is for you to hire an experienced grant writing consultant who knows how to avoid all the obstacles and give the greatest chance of getting funded. The second way is for you to invest in learning how to write a grant yourself. There are many online resources you can purchase that will help to guide you through the process.

Tips for Getting Your Grant Funded

1. Due Diligence and preparation is vital to securing a grant.

You need to have adequate time to gather all the important information required to write a grant. Don’t rush this process as the more attention you pay to details the greater your chance for grant approval. You can also get a copy of a successful grant from the organization that you are applying from. This can serve as a guideline for you to fill out the grant application.

You will also need to conduct research on playgrounds and what they cost. I would advise you call on a company that specializes in commercial playground equipment. They can help you to design, plan and prepare a budget for your project.

2. Follow School District Guidelines

You must acquire administrative approval and you must secure an individual who will implement the grant. You will need to get School Board approval if you are applying for more than $5,000 in grand funding. For larger grants it is common for the Superintendent to sign the grant application. To find out if this is required check with the grants office or district assistant superintendent prior to starting the grant writing process.

3. Implementing the Grant

You will need to have a plan in place so that if you do receive the grant you will know who is responsible for purchasing the playground equipment and dealing with the contractors to ensure that it is installed in a timely manner and that your playground meets city compliance regulations. Often times a project manager or committee is established to manage the playground implementation. » Read more: How To Get a School Playground For Free

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Learn a New Language While Having Fun!

February 1st, 2012 by admin No comments »

Studying a new language doesn’t have to be all about books and boring listen and repeat audio interaction. There are new methods of teaching that adjust to students according to their needs, and thus, are more effective. Let’s see what you can do now.

Learn from a native teacher

            When taking Chinese classes Washington students rely on their native speaking Chinese teachers in order to better understand the cultural nuances that can only be explained by natives. These little things may not be part of the ordinary methods of teaching, but play a crucial role in making the difference between expertise and just knowledge. In Chinese, this is especially noticeable, because this language owes a lot of its symbolism to cultural explanations.

Use the Internet for your Benefit

            There are many things you can do online in order to incorporate practice to your daily routine. For instance, if you are a Facebook user, you could switch the language to that language you are learning. You’ll know which thing is which because of where things are located (for example, you know that whatever is written next to the “thumb” will mean “like this”). Of course, there are many other things you can do online, since the Internet has many tools you can use. Think of YouTube videos, Skype, Blogs, Facebook Pages and Groups, etc. What other internet learning activities can you think of?

Get together with friends and watch movies (in your target language)

            Instead of going to the cinema on weekends, why don’t you ask your classmates to join you for a language film evening? You will not only be having fun while experiencing all the emotions a good film evokes, but also, you will be picking up some words, practicing listening, and learning about the culture. When taking Spanish lessons Toronto students enjoy getting together to watch films by the well-known director Pedro Almodovar. They have already watched “Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios”(Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) and “Todosobre mi madre” (All about my mother), and now look forward to watching “La PielqueHabito” (The Skin I live in).

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