Dec. 6, 2023
In essence, play-based learning serves as a cornerstone in early childhood education, with experts touting its benefits and importance. It is no doubt an essential component of childhood, but as a parent or teacher, you may be wondering about the details of how play can develop your child’s specific academic skills or how to know if the games they play are useful. Join us as we explore answers to the most commonly asked questions about play-based learning to gain deeper insight into this important topic.
April 26, 2022
If your child is having some trouble mastering more advanced math problems like division or two-digit multiplication, it might be worth revisiting their basic multiplication facts. Practicing multiplication facts doesn’t have to involve tedious drills and boring flash cards though! In fact, it is most important that your child understands the concept of multiplication first. In this article, you’ll learn how visuals such as arrays and skip counting on a number line can help your child visualize how multiplication works.
April 23, 2022
Do you sometimes wonder whether your child might be gifted?
Maybe your child reads voraciously, talks endlessly and has a never ending stream of questions. Maybe your child has a quirky sense of humor and seems wise beyond their years. Maybe they are inconsolable when they fail at something.
Whether your child is designated gifted or not, it’s a worthy subject to explore. You might recognize traits of giftedness in your child and want to nurture these traits, or simply understand better how to parent your child.
April 19, 2022
In today’s technology laden world we can start the day by simply asking our digital assistants “What’s the weather going to be today?” But weather goes far deeper and can be far more interesting than just whether or not you are going to put on a jacket today. We are going to explore the fascinating world of weather and show fun ways you can interact with the weather every day!
March 4, 2022
Have you ever heard a teacher say, “These rambunctious boys are getting on my last nerve!” or “These girls aren’t interested in participating in physical education.”. Some people might say science and math activities appeal to boys, and girls prefer literature and art. Is that really an accurate statement? How did these stereotypes emerge anyway? Continue reading!
Feb. 15, 2022
In modern times such as these, it is important to ensure that children are provided with an education that harnesses both the progressive power of technology, and the traditional methods of learning that are proven to enhance academic achievement.
Finding a balance between these two techniques can be difficult for teachers, and those homeschooling their children, however it is possible.
Jan. 5, 2022
Let’s look at 3 science experiments one could turn into a fun activity in order to keep the young ones interested while learning. Continue reading to dive into the world of science!
Dec. 20, 2021
Ensuring children’s progress in line with their developmental milestones is very important, as it allows them to continue their education in a way that will equip them with the skills they need to function within society. In order to achieve this, children need to be taught relevant personal, practical, economic and emotional life skills, alongside the academic curriculum, all of which will form them into well-rounded human beings. This is the main purpose of PSHE education.
Nov. 5, 2021
Could your child be bilingual? Music is often referred to as the universal language. As parents, we try to provide opportunities to a wide variety of activities that stimulate cognitive brainwork, like engaging in music-related activities. Getting musical brings your child the following benefits. Read more to find out which ones.
Aug. 27, 2021
Classrooms are full of useful tools. Why not have some of those tools at home? This is a list of some of the most useful math manipulatives to assist students when they are at home. Moreover, one may use visual learning methods to teach theit child math.