Vocabulary Bee Coming in 2014 - ALOHA Mind Math

Vocabulary Bee Coming in 2014 ALOHA Mind Math unveilednew 2014 initiatives at their third quarter franchise meeting. One new program being instituted isa student language arts competition for elementary school children. “We wanted to introduce something that would offer a fun competitive environment where bothkids and their families would be able to enjoy. We tested the program this year and receivedexcellent feedback from many parents and kids alike. We are very excited to roll out Vocab Bee,a vocabulary-based competition,” said Mani Manickavelu, ALOHA CEO and President. The vocabulary bee will be held mid-year 2014 at all of ALOHA Mind Math’s learning centers.“Americans need spelling bees and vocabulary tests, “according to John McWhorter, ColumbiaUniversity associate professor of English and comparative literature and author ofWhatLanguage Is.“It’s (spelling and vocabulary tests) getting back in touch with loving our nativelanguage, something ordinary in most cultures on earth.” The national vocabulary competition coordinates with ALOHA Mind Math’s mission to teachand advance children’s crucial reading and language skills, which they will employ throughout.Parents who want to give their children a good foundational base or a broader skill set, or givetheir high-achieving children an opportunity to excel will find ALOHA Mind Math’s after schoolenrichment reading programs and math programs valuable.