K.M. Simpson
I have an Associates degree in EC Education and BA in History, with multiple certifications in the Early Childhood field. I am an Early Childhood Educator, Historian, Writer, and an A+ Parent. Writing has became one of my favorite hobbies. Being a wife and mother however trumps it all.
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Stanly Community College, Pfieffer University, Ashford universityInterests
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Does the South Carolina Primary Change Anything?The South Carolina Primary is one of the Republican Party's most important primaries. For many years, S.C. has chosen the Presidential candidate. Will this year be any different?Also published on:
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Should Intelligent Design Be Taught in Public Schools?Scientific proof of Intelligent Design is beginning to make its way into classrooms as an alternative theory to Darwin's Theory of Evolution. Debates over Intelligent Design's violation of the First Amendment Establishment Clause are heated. -
Activities to Develop Social Skills in ToddlersSeveral simple activities that will help cut down on the "terrible twos" and promote social development. -
Educational Activites for Babies: Birth to Three Months OldGiving your baby an educational head start can be as easy as 1-2-3. These parent-friendly, age-appropriate activities for babies 0-3 months old will give you and your baby a leap into the right direction. -
Preschool Science Center IdeasSeveral kid tested and approved ideas for your preschool science center. -
Preschool Lessons: Ocean LifeAge appropriate preschool lessons that teach about ocean life and their food chains.
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Reward Activities for Family NightSeveral family night activities that will work for any family. -
Preventing Fussiness in ChildrenTips from one mom to another on how to prevent fussiness in your children. -
Mommy and Me TimeAn easy way to make time for your children when you are a busy working mom.
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Is Your Child Ready to Start KindergartenWhat most kindergarten teachers expect out of new students. -
Preschool Valentine's Day ActivitiesPreschool activities that will make Valentine's Day a hit in your classroom.
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Tips for New Teachers: ADHD Students & the ClassroomSimple ways for new teachers to prepare their classroom to help students with ADHD keep better focus. -
Christmas on a Budget with KidsIf you are strapped for cash this holiday season, try having an old fashioned Christmas with the kids like your great grandmother did growing up. Bring Christmas back to the basics and see the rewards for you and the kids. -
Preschool Christmas ActivitiesSimple activities that are educational and holiday oriented for preschool children.
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"House"- Episode 228: "Office Politics"Meet the newest member of House's team: Martha Masters. Child genius and 3rd year medical student; she just might be what House needs to grow a conscious.
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Best Monsters on the CW's "Supernatural"Five of the biggest and baddest monsters that Dean and Sam Winchester have encountered while carrying on their father's legacy as a monster hunter. -
My Experience with Terrible Menstrual MigrainesA personal experience dealing with menstrual migraines along with tips on how to relieve the symptoms. -
ABCs Equal Common Sense: A Reward System that Will Work with Your KidsA reward system that promotes better grades, lessons on saving money, and team work. Its as easy as ABCs. -
Funny Kid QuotesFunny things kids say.
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"Smallville" Season Ten: Episode 7- "Ambush"A recap of "Smallville's" Season Ten: Episode 7- "Ambush" without spoiling the ending! Every Friday at 8 pm ET on the CW.
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Best Tech Gifts for Kids This Christmas6 of the hottest tech gifts for kids this Christmas season. -
What Makes "The Vampire Diaries" the Show to Watch?"The Vampire Diaries" takes a huge bite out of the "Twilight Saga" through its easy to love characters, deep mysteries, and action packed episodes.
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5 Ideas for Spending Time with Your Kids Over the Holiday Break5 ideas for you and the kids to do to stomp out holiday break boredom.
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Wilderness Survival Using Your iPhone and iPhone AppsHow the iPhone and iPhone Apps can be used for survival if you are lost in the woods.
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The Chapel of Rest, North CarolinaPictures of the legendary Chapel of Rest in North Carolina.
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I see the MoonPictures of the Moon
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Things you see at the BeachSeveral things you may see at the beach.
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Beautiful Sunsets, Clouds, and SkiesPictures of different cloud patterns, clouds, and beautiful sunsets from around NC and SC.
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Images of Fall Yadkin River & Tuckertown Reservoir North CarolinaA beautiful day of Fall pictures from the double bridges that cross over the Yadkin River at the Tuckertown Reservoir where Rowan, Davidson, Stanly, and Montgomery Counties all meet. Fall in North Carolina.
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How the iPhone Has Changed My Life for the BetterHow the iPhone has changed my life and the Apps that did it.
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Using Old Crayon Pieces to Make New CrayonsHow to turn your old crayons into new usable masterpieces. A great craft for the kids. Great homemade gift idea as well.
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Preschool Thanksgiving Game: The Great Turkey HuntIts Thanksgiving Day and the turkey has gone missing. The Pilgrims and Indians have to go search for their Thanksgiving feast. Great search and response game for Preschool through first grade.
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Using E-Readers in the ClassroomWhy schools should switch to using E-Readers in the classroom.
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Things to Do After MidnightA few untraditional and traditional ideas for how to spend your restless midnight hours.
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5 Bible Verses to Help You Through DepressionFive of my favorite Bible verses that have always helped me through times of depression and sadness. The NIV Translation
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Tips for InsomniaInsomnia plagues my nights so I have a few tips on how to cure the boredom that comes along with it.
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Uses for Day Old PopcornSeveral good uses for your leftover popcorn.
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Western Imperialism in AsiaHow did Western Imperialism in Asia effect the western nations?
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Cost Friendly Field Trip IdeasA few field trip alternatives that are free or very low cost.
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Stargate Universe: Season TwoEarly episodes of Stargate Universe look promising for an action packed season two.
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Tips for Teachers: When to Send Students to the School NurseTips for teachers when making the decision to send a student to the school nurse. How to spot early symptoms of illness in the classroom and prevention techniques.
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Is the Chapel of Rest Haunted?SouthernSpooks investigates The Chapel of Rest in Caldwell County, NC to see is the circulating ghost stories are true.
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A Haunting in Stanly County, NCA haunting that occurred in Stanly County, NC. Ghost children and shadow men.
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The Brown Mountain LightsA brief about our quest to find the Brown Mountain lights, along with a few tips.
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Hauntings at the Old Whitney Train Tracks & TrestleDetails of the paranormal investigation of the Old Whitney train tracks and trestle by the group SouthernSpooks.
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Different Types of HauntingsThere are different types of hauntings: residual, intelligent, portal, and inhuman. This offers a description of each.
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Debunking Paranormal EvidenceHow to debunk paranormal evidence or tell if it is real.
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Ghost Hunting TasksThe who and what's of ghost hunting and basic paranormal research.
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The Ghost Hunter's Tool BoxWhat tools every level of paranormal investigator needs.
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The Beginner Basics for Ghost HuntingA guide to get you started on the right track with ghost hunting.
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Schools Re-Teaching Teachers: Wasteful or Worth It?Schools are beginning to pay outside sources to re-teach teachers. Is this a waste of much needed school funds during our time of budget crisis?
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Versus the KappaA discussion on the similarities between the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Japanese River Monster, the Kappa. Are they related?
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Is Halloween Disappearing?Is Halloween disappearing? A look at current trends and ancient traditions.
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Spud Pickles' Ghost Radar: Fun or FactA paranormal investigation of Spud Pickles' Ghost Radar to find out if it is real or for entertainment purposes only.
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Make Your Own Dry-Erase File Folder GamesHow to make your own dry-erase file folder games along with several ideas of uses.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences on Difficult SituationsHow to have a successful parent-teacher conference when the issue at hand is difficult or uncomfortable. The do's and do not's of parent-teacher conferences.
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The Danger of Child Custody Agreements and the School SystemWhat you should know about the school system and your child custody agreement. They are not always on your side!
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"Teachers Don't Have to Think Anymore."Do teachers really need to be able to have original creative thought to successfully teach our children?
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Dealing with PubertyAdvice on how to help your daughter through the early stages of puberty.
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History of "McCarthyism"A look at the history of "McCarthyism" and how the release of the Venona translations have changed the history of Joseph McCarthy's 1950-54, Communist accusations.
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Choosing a NC Child Care Center for Your ChildWhat to look for in a NC Child Care Center when making the decision to enroll your child.
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Transitioning a Special Needs Child to Middle SchoolTips for parents to ensure a smooth transition for their special needs child to middle school.
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Spicing Up Your Lessons with "Take-Out" SpeakersMake use of your local "take-out" restaurants by integrating their culture and heritage into your social studies lessons!
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UFO Sighting Over the Uwharrie Mountains, North CarolinaMy personal experience of a UFO sighting over the Uwharrie Mountains in 2003.
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Online College ExpectationsAre online colleges letting the educational standards for their students slip in order to keep a steady flow of enrollees and stock holders knocking at their door?
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History of Modern Pagan WitchcraftA review of Ronald Hutton's scholarly book on the modern pagan religion.
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How to Set Achievable GoalsGuide to setting achievable goals.
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File Folder Games for WinterIdeas for preschool teachers to use to make file folder games for winter months.
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Are You Getting Your Money's Worth from Your College Education?Why you may not be getting what you paid for from your college education.
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Preschool Craft: Home Made SoapHow to make your own home made soap.
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Gift Ideas Made from Your Child's Art WorkTurn your child's mound of artwork from school into wonderful Christmas gifts.
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Tips for a Safe Halloween Trick-or-TreatingWays to keep safe on Halloween.
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Thanksgiving Themed File Folder Games for PreschoolEducational Thanksgiving themed game ideas for preschool aged children.
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Preschool Songs for Spelling NamesPreschool songs used to help children learn to spell their names.
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Craft Activities for FallCraft ideas using leaves, cotton, flowers and acorns.
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Halloween Songs for PreschoolCute little Halloween themed songs for preschool and elementary aged children.
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Preschool Songs for FallSeveral great songs to sing to your preschool aged children.
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Secondary Bulletin Board Idea: Social StudiesWorld History bulletin board idea.
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Wings for HalloweenIf only I could wear wings for Halloween!!!
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Haunted Places in North Carolina: Piney Grove AMEZ ChurchWhen mentioning haunted places in North Carolina, Piney Grove AMEZ Church of Concord fits the bill to the "T."
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Haunted Places in North Carolina: Rocky Ridge CemeteryGhost Hunting at Rocky Ridge Cemetery will land you EVP, EMF readings, unexplainable pictures and scary sensations.
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Formal Table SettingHow to place a formal table setting.
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How to Make Homemade Wine: Honey MeadHow to make your own honey mead at home.
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EVP: Electronic Voice Phenomenon and How to Catch OneA short guide on how to effectively capture and decipher EVPs.
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The Bleeding Tombstone at Teeters BridgeMyths about Teeters Bridge
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How to Make Your Own Studio-Quality PortraitsA guide to making your own family portraits with your digital camera.
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How Would You Survive on a Deserted Island?The basics of surviving on a deserted island.
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The Back to College Check List for the Non-traditional StudentThings to keep in mind if you are a non-traditional student going back to college.
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Craft Ideas with Cotton BallsIdeas for crafts that use cotton balls.
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Crafts with Toilet Paper RollsCraft ideas for all of those discarded empty toilet paper rolls.
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5 Natural Weight Loss Tips5 tips for losing weight the natural way.
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The Non-Traditional Undergraduate College StudentWays for the non-traditional college student to stay ahead of the game and to succeed!
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Using Cloud Patterns to Predict Weather FrontsThe day starts out very warm and sunny with a cool breeze. It seems to be a great day to head outdoors! The clouds are very high and look like they could be thin feathers floating in the sky.
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Review of Daytrana PatchesA review of the product Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system)
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Organic Insect Repellent: A Natural Solution to a Buggy ProblemBefore you grab that can filled with DEET and other chemicals you can't pronounce, think about trying an all-natural approach that will take care of your needs.
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American Reconstruction: America's Recovery from the Civil WarAfter the war was won, the North had to decide how to handle the South. Congress wanted a complete reconstruction of southern politics. It was to be a long and harsh plan for rejoining the Union.
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Web Sites Highlighting America's Obsession with PoopAmericans are some of the world's most intelligent humans, yet we are obsessed with poop. What's the big deal with all of this crap? Could it be we are a society of overly health cautious beings?
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Helping Your Boyfriend or Husband Shake the BluesOh no! My man has low self-esteem and is stressed out! How can I help him and get my man back?
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Homemade Summer Snacks for the KidsAs a kid, I loved helping my mom in the kitchen! It was the highlight of my day. I wanted to share that same experience with my own children. I found that not only did they really enjoy helping me, it also helped them stop being such picky eaters!
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Day Trip Ideas in Piedmont, North Carolina: Summer Break with the KidsSummer vacation is here, and the kids are already bored! They've read every book in the children's section at the library and can describe in great detail, every crevice of the park! What are you going to do?
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Salisbury Plain: The History of StonehengeThroughout the centuries, many have asked the questions, "Who were the people who worked for over 1,400 years to make this megalithic ruin?" and "Why did they choose this precise landscape and what was its exact purpose?"
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A True Story of a Mother's HopeA mother receives a message from the grave!
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Lunar PhasesA description of the Moon's eight lunar phases and their significance to nature.
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Build a Koi Pond in One DayLearn how to build your own Koi pond in as little as one day for half the cost of commercial pond kits!
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Father's Day Gift Ideas for Your Goth DadFather's Day gift Ideas for Gothic dads. Take traditional ideas and find awesome Gothic alternatives your Dad will love!