New Parents-If You Are Looking For A Way To Help Your Child Succeed, You Should Look Into Las Vegas Tutoring

New Parents-If You Are Looking For A Way To Help Your Child Succeed, You Should Look Into Las Vegas TutoringThere are many benefits to enrolling in the course known as Las Vegas Tutoring. Tutors can help children overcome issues such as hyperactivity, depression, and learning disabilities. If you want to help your child succeed, you should enroll in the class.Tutoring classes can be offered in a variety of ways. Many districts offer the classes on a monthly basis, but sometimes a tutor is assigned every week. Online tutoring is another option available to parents who want to get a second opinion. However, a good tutor will be able to provide insight on a range of behavioral problems, from attention deficit disorder to autism.Parents often inquire about APTA standards, or aptitude tests, and how they fit into the tutoring process. Many districts have a tutor for children who have a vision impairment or other disability.One important thing to keep in mind is that the tutoring process s hould involve both parent's involvement and your involvement. The tutoring process should be one that you feel comfortable with and know the teacher well.It can take some time to find a good Las Vegas tutoring program. If you enroll in a distance tutoring class, you may have to pay a bit more, but this can make up for it if you know you are doing the right thing.For parents, it is important to note that the tutoring program will be tailored to the needs of the child. You need to give the program a chance to get to know your child, and work with him or her to develop a relationship with the child.You can find out all you need to know about Las Vegas tutoring by searching online. Make sure you understand how a tutor can help you succeed.

50+ Inspiring Choir Songs From Every Genre

50+ Inspiring Choir Songs From Every Genre 50+ Choir Songs From Every Genre Jessica Dais There’s no better opportunity to practice all youve learned in singing lessons than in a choir. You can use choir rehearsals to work on proper vocal production and technique, while also learning to harmonize and sing with others. Plus, sometimes choruses provide solo opportunities which will help you gain audition experience, overcome performance anxiety, and showcase your hard work! Need some choral inspiration? Check out this list of over 50 choir songs in every genre! 50+ Choir Songs From Every Genre Large Choral Works Messiah by George Frideric Handel     Requiem in D Minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart The Creation by Joseph Haydn Magnificat in D Major by Johann Sebastian Bach Stabat Mater by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi Carmina Burana by Carl Orff Annelies by James Whitbourn Missa Solemnis by Ludwig van Beethoven Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi Symphony No. 8 by Gustav Mahler Early Music Choir Songs Hear My Prayer, O Lord by Henry Purcell   Come Sweet Death by Johann Sebastian Bach Ave Maris Stella by Guillaume Dufay Ave Maria by Josquin des Prez Ave Verum Corpus by William Byrd Et in terra pax hominibus by Antonio Vivaldi Contemporary Choir Songs Sleep by Eric Whitacre         Carmina mei cordis (Songs of my heart) by Abbie Betinis Evening Prayer by Ola Gjeilo O Nata Lux by Morten Lauridsen Ingrian Evenings by Veljo Tormis The Bridegroom by John Tavener Ubi Caritas by Maurice Durufle Gospel Spiritual Choir Songs Battle of Jericho arranged by Moses Hogan       Deep River arranged by Andre Thomas Ezekiel Saw the Wheel arranged by Mark Hayes Give Me Jesus arranged by Mark Patterson “My Lord, What a Mornin' arranged Harry T. Burleigh “Ride on King Jesus” arranged by Stacey V. Gibbs SEE ALSO: 4 Must-Read Choir Audition Tips Barbershop Choir Songs Aint Misbehavin' arranged by Marge Bailey       Smile arranged by Carolyn Schmidt Mister Sandman arranged by Bertha Bradley Georgia, On My Mind arranged by Mary K. Coffman My Romance arranged by Joey Minshall Let Me Call You Sweetheart arranged by June Berg Come Fly With Me arranged by Kevin Keller Sacred Hymn Choir Songs Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty arranged by Patti Drennan   How Great Thou Art arranged by Stuart K. Hine It Is Well With My Soul arranged by Rene Clausen His Eye Is on the Sparrow arranged by Mark Hayes Simple Gifts arranged by Lloyd Larson Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing arranged by David Schwoebel Amazing Grace arranged by Craig Courtney Popular A Cappella Choir Songs Royals arranged by Deke Sharon     Here Comes the Sun arranged by Kirby Shaw Hallelujah arranged by Deke Sharon Fix You arranged by ACappella-Songs.com Landslide arranged by Deke Sharon Titanium arranged by Deke Sharon Somebody to Love arranged by Deke Sharon Broadway Musical Choir Songs Seasons of Love arranged by Roger Emerson     Hello Dolly arranged by Kirby Shaw Climb Evry Mountain arranged by Ed Lojeski For Good arranged by Mac Huff Memory arranged by John Leavitt Singing in a choir is an excellent way to develop your voice to its fullest potential. Studies have even shown that singing in a choir helps relieve stress and decrease anxiety! Need help finding a choir to join? Thanks to the internet, finding a choir near you is easy. Simply search online for choirs or choruses in your town or state. Other resources include local American Choral Directors Association chapters, Choralnet.org, or a local choral consortia. Need Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Guest post by Tori Cook from Chorus Connection. Tori directs the Harborlight Show Chorus and acts as Section Leader in Chorus pro Musica in the Boston area.

Master Conditionals in 5 Days or Less!

Master Conditionals in 5 Days or Less! Trying to learn  all of the English conditionals at once can be a daunting (and confusing!) task.  So, I suggest splitting up  the following 5 mini lessons over 5 days.  That way, you can let your brain digest the information and maybe even  get a chance to use your new knowledge  in a conversation  that day.  If you need a native speaker to practice with, schedule a class with one of our friendly, professional English teachers!  So, well spend a day on each of the four conditional types, and then take  a quiz at the end.  Lets get started!Types of Conditionals:ConditionalUseIf clause (condition) Main clause (result)Zero                           General truth, imperativesPresent simplePresent simpleFirstReal and probable situationsPresent simpleFutureSecondUnreal, imaginary situationsPast simpleWould + verbThirdUnreal past situation and probable result in pastPast perfectWould have + past participleDAY 1: ZERO CONDITIONALIf/When + (subject) + (present simple), (subject) + (pres ent simple)If/When this thing happens, that thing happens.If/When + (subject) + (present simple), (imperative)If/When this thing happens, do thisUses:We use zero  conditional to talk aboutFacts: If water temperature goes  below 0 °C, it freezes.General truths:  When I take the train, I bring  a book.  Imperatives: If you see him, be nice.Good to know:For all of the conditionals, we can flip the sentences around by putting the main clause/result first and the if/when clause second.  Like this:(Subject) + (present simple) if/when (subject) + (present simple).  That thing happens if/when this thing happens.We can use both if and when for zero conditional, but if suggests that something happens less often.  For example, If she gets a day off from work, she spends time with her  son.  This gives the idea that she doesnt get many days off work.  On the other hand, when suggests that something happens more frequently.  For example, When I read a book, I dont listen to music.  This gives the idea that I read books frequently.Practice:  For each exercise, write your answers in the comments section.When he (have/has) time, he (cook/cooks) dinner for me.We (go/went) to yoga together when we (had/have) the same day off.I _____ (to ride) my bike to work when I ____ (to have) time.If she _____ (to go) to a friends house, she usually (not/to bring) drinks.____ (to read) the newspaper if there ___ (to be) nothing on TV.Great job!  Remember, the best way to learn is to practice, so try to use this grammar in a conversation today.  Maybe youll talk to someone about what you usually read  when you take the train.  Need a chance to practice English with an LOI instructor?  Schedule a conversation class today!DAY 2: FIRST CONDITIONALIf/When + (subject) + (present simple), (subject) +  will/(be) going to + (verb)If this thing happens, that thing will happen.When  this thing happens, that thing is going to happen.Uses:We use first conditional to talk aboutWhat you think will happen in a specific situation in the future: If the weather is nice, I will bike to work.When I have a day off work, Im going to visit my sister.Good to know:If and when can both be used in first conditional, but if suggests that youre not sure if something will happen or not.  For example, If it is sunny tomorrow, Ill wear  sunglasses.  We dont know what the weather will be like.    When suggests that you know this thing will happen at some point.  For example, When I see her, Ill give that to her.  You know you will see her at some point.Conditional modals:Could:  We could go swimming if its sunny tomorrow.Should:  If she asks you on a date, you should say yes.Might:  If she invites me to the party, I might go.Watch and listen:  Heres a quick, helpful video to clarify the uses of first and zero conditional.Practice:If we (went/go) to her house tonight, we (should take/should taken) a bottle of wine.Q: What are you going to do if it (snow/snows)?A: Im just (going to shovel/will shovel) the snow away.When you ____ (to call) me, I ____ ____ (to give) you my address.We ____ ___ (to hug) her if we ___ (to see) her.Excellent work with day 2!  Only 3 more to go.  Dont forget to practice this conditional in a conversation today.  Maybe you can talk with a colleague about what you will do in future scenarios at work.  Dont forget to schedule a conversation class with LOI if youd like to practice with a native speaker.DAY 3: SECOND CONDITIONALIf + (subject) (past simple), (subject) would + (verb)If this thing happened, that thing would happen.If + (subject) (past simple), (subject) + would be + (verb)ingIf this thing happened, that thing would be happening.Watch and learn:Uses:What we would generally do in imaginary situations: If I won the lottery, I would buy a vacation home.Good to know:We cant use when since were talking about  imaginary situations that probably wont happenIt is considered grammatically incorrect to use was, in this conditional.  For example:If he were rich, hed buy a car.If he were rich, hed be buying a car.Conditional modal verbs:Might: If he had time, he might be able to do it.Could: If I had a lot of money, I could  take us to the beach.Should: If she asked you to help, you should help her.Practice:  Fill in the gaps below. You’ll use a verb in the past simple for the first part, followed by a modal verb in the second part of the sentence.  (See Pauls full second conditional lesson here!)1. If you ___  more time, you ____ be able to study more English.2.  If you _____ more, you ____ be healthier.3. If I ___ more money, I ______ work so much.4. If you ____ more money, you ____ have to work so much.5. If he ____ a lot of English classes, his English _____ be great.Complete the sentences below.1. If I had a million dollars, _____________________.2. If you were smart, ____________________.3. ________________________, I would be happy.4. _________________________, I would travel the world.5. _________ ________________, I wouldn’t study English.Now, practice with Beyoncé:  (See the full lesson here!)If I were a boy I’d _______out of bed in the morning and go.If I were a boy _______ drink beer with the boys.If I were a boy I’d ______I could understand. (Note: could is the participle hear.)If I were a boy, I swear to you, I would ______ a better man.……______ listen to her.If I were a boy I’d ______off my phone.…____put myself first.Youve had lots of practice today.  Great work!  Remember to reinforce  all this new knowledge in a conversation sometime today!DAY 4: THIRD CONDITIONALIf + (subject) + (past perfect), (subject) + would have + (past participle)If this thing had happened, this thing would have happened.If (subject) + (past perfect), (subject) + would have been + (verb)ingIf this thing had happened, this thing would have been happening.Uses:Imaginary situations in the past:  If I had won the lottery last week, I would have bought a house.What you would have done differently:  If I had known better, I would have payed more attention in school.Good to know:Only use if to discuss imaginary situationsConditional modals:Could have:  I could have practiced Spanish if I had gone on the trip.Should have:  If I had had money, I should have gone to the concert.Might have:  If I had had time off work, I might have gone home for the holidays.Practice:If he had (had/has) more time, he (could have go/could have gone) to the gym.You (would have read/would had read) more as a child if you (hasnt/hadnt) played so many sports.If I ___ ______ (to work) harder, I _____ ____ ____ (to make) more money.We _______ ____ ____ (not/to do) it if we ___ ____ (to know) it would upset you.If you ___ _______ (to decide) to move to Europe, what city _____ you ____ ______ (to choose)?Awesome!  Youve almost completed the five day challenge.  For a little something extra today, try this 3rd conditionals  quiz!DAY 5: PUT IT ALL TOGETHER!Congratulations, youve made it to the fifth day!  Hopefully by now youre feeling pretty confident with all of the conditionals.  Today well put all that knowledge to the test with a quiz and yet another challenge.Quiz:If the weather is nice tomorrow, he  ____ ____ (to take) her out for a picnic.Im sorry, I didnt realize you were allergic to peanuts.  If I ___ _____ (to know), I _____ ____ ____ (to tell) you.  (If/When) I go out to lunch, I usually go to the Thai place down the street.If I ___ (to have) enough money, I _____ __ (to go) to Canada.  Unfortunately, I dont have any money!She doesnt like running, and she thinks its really boring.  (If/When) she goes running, it is a very short distance.Please ___ (to set) the table when the guests ______ (to arrive).We _____ __ ______ (to be laying) on the beach right now if we ____ (to be) still on holiday.My friend is always texting.  (If/When) she gets a text message, she writes back immediately.I love to go running!  When I ____ (to have) enough energy, I ___ (to run) in  the park.I really wanted to go running with my friend last night, but I was too tired.  If I ___ ___ (to have) enough energy, I _____ ____ ____ (to go) with her.A: Im sorry, I dont know what he got you for Christmas.  B:  _____ you  ____ (to tell) me if you ____ (to know)?Im not a man, but if I ____ (to be) a man, my name _____ __ (to be) Derrick.Its a shame Phil is not here.  If he ____ (to be) here, he _____ ____ (can/to cook) us something nice.If you ____ (to help) me carry these boxes, I ____ ___ (to buy) you a beer later.If you ___ (to eat) too much, you ___ (to get) sick.Dont forget  that singing is also a great way to remember grammar, learn new vocabulary and practice fluency.  So, review  all the conditionals with  these hit songs!If you just cant get enough of conditionals, dont worry, heres a bonus challenge for you.  Its a short video about how we mix our tenses  when using conditionals.  Watch it  and try the exercise below.  (Click here for Pa uls  full post).1. If you __________ (insulted) him yesterday, he _______ __ ____ to the wedding tomorrow. 2. If she __________ (accepts) the promotion, she ____ __ ____ to Brazil in 2015. (future using will) 3. I ________ ______ (speak) fluent Spanish, if I ____ lived in Spain for 10 years. 4. He _____ _____ ____ (left), if he ____ _____ (known) you were coming.

Listening Exercise Can you ride THIS bike

Listening Exercise Can you ride THIS bike Can you ride a bike? Most people can, but I bet you cant ride the bike in the video below. This video is of a fascinating brain experiment and listening exercise. We can learn a couple of things from this experience.1. You are never too old to learn something new, including a new language.2. It is easier to learn new things when we are younger, especially language!Watch the video below, then answer the questions. This is a great lesson to talk about abilities in the past and present.Answer the questions below in comments and well respond.What does its just like riding a bike mean?When did he first learn to ride a bike?Explain why this bicycle is different.Here he is ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Destin Sandlins first attempt at riding ___ bicycle.Why does he use the definite article in the sentence above? Click here for more information on articles.Could  you ride this bicycle? Why not?How long did he practice every day?How many months did it take him to learn to ride the bike?What facto rs made him wreck?How long did it take his son to ride the bike?How long did it take him to re-learn the new bike?The audience or crowd thought he was faking. T/FClick here to learn more about can for abilities.

UK has the youngest teaching workforce in the developed World - Tutor Hunt Blog

UK has the youngest teaching workforce in the developed World UK has the youngest teaching workforce in the developed World UK has the youngest teaching workforce in the developed WorldSchoolsIn fairy tales and legends the character of `the wise old man` often features. This venerable sage, with his long white beard and modest attire is seen as a fount of all knowledge, with everyone from humble villagers to Kings and Queens seeking his sage advice. Though some details concerning this character archetype many alter from story to story, one things stands constant - he is always of advanced years. In many cultures there is a parallel made between age and wisdom: someone who has lived such a long life must surely have accumulated a great amount of knowledge. Does this mean that older teachers make better teachers? Back in the 60`s and 70`s when I was at school, it seemed there wasn`t a teacher under 50, though this certainly doesn`t seem to be the norm nowadays. A report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has disclosed that the UK has more than double the proportion of teachers who are under the age of 30 compared to the other developed countries. As well as having the most youthful workforce, our teachers have a modest salary, being paid below the international average for all the associated levels. This trend seems to have begun in 2005, when the average age of teachers started to fall, leaving us with 31% of primary school teachers now aged 30 or under. Salaries for teachers in England are on average 10% lower than in 2005 - and it doesn`t look like the study has taken into the effects of inflation, meaning the real pay for teachers has fallen even further over the last decade and a half. Combine these constricting finances with growing class sizes - the UK being one of the few countries that has classrooms becoming more packed since 2005 - and it becomes easy to understand why there is a recruitment and retention crisis in teaching. Andreas Schleicher, the director for education and skills at the OECD, gave a speech at the launch of the report, saying `There have been clear cuts and when you make cuts you have to make choices. You cut your teacher salaries, you increase your class sizes.` `Teachers have moved backwards on pay and on class size so the UK is in the risk quadrant where class sizes have become bigger and teachers are paid less.` Of course there`s no rule that says younger teachers are any less skilled then their more `mature` colleagues - in fact many students claim to learn more from a teacher who is close to them in age. Mr Schleicher pointed out that the UK having the youngest teaching workforce could be seen in an favorable way: `You can look at that as a positive sign in the sense of lots of people who want to move, who are motivated and who are freshly educated with the latest technology.` The fact remains that the reason we have such a large number of young teachers, not just in primary but also in secondary schools, is that there is a huge retention crisis. Recent research carried out by the National Foundation for Education Research (NFER) suggests that a quarter of teachers quit within their first year; and that four out of ten plan to leave the industry completely within the next 5 years, according to the National Education Union. With excessive workloads, often exceeding 70 hours a week, and with one in four teachers `experience(ing) violence from pupils every week` (according to the NASUWT union), it`s really hardly surprising that so many teachers leave the industry to pursue other occupations. It`s this exodus of course that`s bringing down the average age of teachers, with many older teachers leaving the profession only to be replaced by young graduates. Mr Schleicher was well aware that the young average age of teachers `signals that a lot of people leave the profession. That`s the downside of it. That actually there is a lot of churn and turnover in this which I think puts the population at risk.` The strains aren`t just felt by teachers though, as the report from the OECD reveals the UK has the second highest university fees in the developed world, despite the salary premium for graduates declining over recent years. There may be some good news however, with the Department for Education promising that all teachers and school leaders will enjoy an above inflation pay increase this year of 2.75% - and the government has also announced that teacher starting salaries in England will be raised to 30,000 by 2022. 5 months ago0Add a Comment

5 Best Elementary Schools in Dallas

5 Best Elementary Schools in Dallas Dallas is a bustling city that has a lot to offer its residents. When it comes to schools, there’s no exception.After researching the best elementary schools in Dallas we now have the concrete proof just how great they are. For our first ranking in our school district series, we’ll show you how we calculated the Texas Education Agency’s metrics from the most recent report (2014) to rank each school that met their standards. While the TEA Index is pretty comprehensive, Frog Tutoring decided to evaluate a couple additional factors in the study we found. The following methodology was used in calculation:SAT Factor (24%): The SAT was taken into consideration for this ranking out of a possible score of 2400, since the most recent statistics are from 2014 when the SAT was in it’s old format.STAAR Expectations (22%): When taking the STAAR test into consideration, we look at the percentage of students who met or exceeded the expectations of the test in a given year.TEA Index (22%): W e utilized the Texas Education Agency’s 4 areas of academic excellence, which consist of Student Achievement, Student Progress, Closing Performance Gaps, and Postsecondary Readiness.AP Test Factor (18%): We wanted to include the percentage of students that made a score of at least a 3 or better on one or more AP test. We thought this was important to include in regards to college readiness.Graduation Rate (10%): Graduation rate was taken into consideration for the purposes of measuring student achievement and postsecondary readiness.Class Size (2%): Student-to-teacher ratio is important for an individual’s learning, so we took this into consideration.Online Reviews (2%): We have weighted each school’s popularity score based on Facebook reviews, Greatschools.org reviews, and K12.Niche.org reviews.If you’d like to see a more in-depth look at the TEA’s metrics for accountability standards, please click here. To determine a definitive ranking for the top elementary schools in Dallas, we combined these 7 factors to create one number to compare and contrast the success of each elementary school.Let’s dive in to the list of the 5 best elementary schools in Dallas!1. Lakewood ElementaryOur first school on the list is Lakewood Elementary that has a student body of 841. Lakewood has the highest performance on the STAAR test with 78% of students meeting or exceeding STAAR standards. Class sizes are slightly above the state average (17 students) with 19 students on average in each classroom. Lakewood is nestled in the Lakewood neighborhood in north Dallas near White Rock Lake. As you can see, it has a long list of impressive accomplishments.2. Stonewall Jackson ElementaryYou don’t have to travel far to get to our second school on the list, Stonewall Jackson Elementary. A high rating of 72% of its student body meets or exceeds the expectations for the STAAR test, and is one of the reasons that Stonewall Jackson Elementary is one of the highest ranked public s chools in Dallas. There is a class size average of 16 students per class, which gives many students a more inclusive educational setting.3. George Bannerman Dealey MontessoriGeorge Bannerman Dealey is an elementary school name that also comes with a long list of accomplishments. It has earned distinctions in Reading/ELA and Postsecondary Readiness to name a few. The school is also on par with our second school on the list with STAAR expectations met or exceeded with 72% of students.4. Harry C Withers ElementaryOur fourth school on our list has the second highest STAAR expectations met or exceeded in our research with 76%. Harry C Withers Elementary also has a nice class size of 17 students that gives each individual a chance to get the attention they need. The school has also scored very high in the Texas Education Agency’s ratings, and has earned distinctions in Top 25% Student Progress and Top 25% Closing Perform Gaps.5. J P Starks ElementaryJ P Starks Elementary is the 5th high est-performing school in Dallas with distinctions in Science, Reading/ELA, and many more. The school has an impressive 75% of its students meeting or surpassing the standards of the STAAR test, and has a nice class size of 18 students on average. J P Starks Elementary is one of the highest performing elementary schools in the large district of Dallas ISD.Frog Tutoring Dallas Tutors are proud to present the best elementary schools in Dallas based on statistics released by the Texas Education Agency. Please share in the comments any personal experience that you have had in the Dallas Independent School District!5 Best Elementary Schools in DallasCreate your own infographicsNote: We wanted to take a second to explain our methodology, and how we arrived at factoring in each area of success for our rankings. First, we made an extensive spreadsheet (which you can take a look at for yourself here), and collected all of the data that we needed for our results. Then we converted each factor into a percentage and multiplied that number by the percentage of how much it’s worth in our ranking system. Let’s look at an example:Woodrow Wilson High School’s TEA Index ranking is 235/400.235 / 400 = 58.75%Since this is 22% of our total, we used the percentage above to measure how much it’s worth in our ranking system. Which in this case is 22% of the total score.58.75 x .22 = 12.93%If you’d like to know more about this process, please contact our coordinator, Judith, at judith@frogtutoring.com.

Creating Your Perfect Career The Vision Board

Creating Your Perfect Career The Vision Board Photo via Sarah at Design Me Daily Blog Why the Vision Board Works The idea behind creating a vision board for yourself is to serve as a creative, daily reminder of the goals you wish to attain by tapping into the power of visualization. You may be wondering why going through the process of creating a vision board for your goals is worth your time, or why you would need to put something on your wall when you already have it in your head, but this is exactly the point. The vision board is meant to metaphorically bring your ideas for the future into reality, as a tangible object you can draw inspiration from every day. According to social scientist Frank Niles, Ph.D., via the Huffington Post,  â€œbefore we can believe in a goal, we first must have an idea of what it looks like. To paraphrase the old adage: we must see it before we can believe it,” Niles said. This is a process used frequently by world-class athletes, with several studies showing that having a clear picture of the outcome of a game in their minds increases performance. In fact, it has even been shown that mental visualization alone can lead to physical gains in muscle without a person having to physically train. “Seasoned athletes use vivid, highly detailed internal images and run-throughs of the entire performance, engaging all their senses in their mental rehearsal, and they combine their knowledge of the sports venue with mental rehearsal, Angie LeVan of  Psychology Today  said. World Champion Golfer, Jack Nicklaus has said: ‘I never hit a shot, not even in practice, without having a very sharp in-focus picture of it in my head’”. Just as an athlete uses visualization to score a winning point, we can use a vision board to clearly “see” ourselves scoring our ideal career. Getting Started on Your Board The first step in creating a board for yourself is to find a space to keep or hang it in. It can be small or large, but is preferably a space where you spend a good amount of time, such as at your desk or study nook. Emily Hutter, Student Services Advisor at the Academy of Art University, says having a vision board in this space helps her realize her desires and keeps her organized. “Visualization and vision boards also help to organize, Hutter said. It puts goals all together and right in front of me, unavoidable, like a constant reminder of what I am working to achieve.” From here, the type of material you wish to use as the “base” for your board is up to you. A simple cardboard square or pin board will work, as well as more modern approaches such as taping or illustrating pictures in an artistic fashion on a wall. The main point is to choose what feels right for your personal taste. Photo via acreativemint on Flickr After you have chosen your base, now it’s time to start adding images and/or sketches. These can be tears from magazines, photos you have personally taken, quotes that inspire you and any other material pieces that speak to you. However, Martha Beck, in an article featured on oprah.com, tells us that these images should contain more than the standard mansion house, shredded body, ideal partner and bank rolls everybody desires; they should come from an instinctual feeling and from images that cause a physical reaction. This includes:  â€œ … a heart thump, a double take, a gasp.The only responses involved should resemble these: “Ooooh!”, “Aaaahhhhh.”, “Whoa!”, “!!!!” and “????.” These ‘thoughts’ register in your stomach, your heart, your lungsâ€"anywhere but your head. You cant produce them in response to cultural clichés or abstract ideas. Nor can you always know why your body reacts to an image. Wondering, then finding out, is one of the most delicious things about assembling a vision board.” If you’re having trouble tapping into your physical reaction to certain images, there are some questions you can ask yourself that can help in your choices: Where do I see myself when I think of my perfect career or ideal life?   Are you in a large-scale city? What types of buildings are there? What kind of office do you have (if you have one) or do you work from home? Find pictures that reflect what you see in your mind. Photo via Jessica at Black.White.Yellow What do I do in my spare time outside of my career? This is a great question to think about when envisioning your perfect career. Do you want a job that allows you plenty of “you” time, such as great hours and pay for travel? What will you do during that time? What goals do I hope to achieve through my career? Photo via Judi May on Flickr Do you see yourself being promoted? To what position? What are you wearing as you’re promoted? Details help you to create a clearer visual of what you desire. Sometimes, especially in dorm rooms and other shared living situations, you don’t have the space available to create a vision board to your liking. Fortunately, there are several vision board apps available that allow you to create your board online or on your phone. The first is called O Dream Board and can be found on oprah.com, and a second, called Happy Tapper,  is available on iTunes; both allow you to collect images centered on your goals and dreams. The act of creating a vision board is one of realizing your dreams and of turning them into a tangible goal and a friendly inspiration. Now, sure, my walls may be greeting me, but as long as its my future talking, Ill be saying hello back.