By Bay Collyns I grew up around an extended family of public-school educators and like many of my family members, I obtained my degree in education. During my tenure as a teacher in the public school system, I learned about school choice, read the frequent controversies surrounding the programs, and often listened attentively to…
Young minds often deviate from a consistent behavioral pattern. With a gentle pat on the back or through motivational actions, you can help them get back on track. But, how to do it? Praising is one of the powerful tools in improving their attitudes in all aspects. Research states that praise positively impacts both academic…
Singapore Mathematics definition: it is a set of mathematics from kindergarten to primary school. Its biggest feature is “representational” teaching. By using the “figurative model (CPA teaching method)” to explain mathematical concepts and mathematical problem-solving ideas, it can quickly help children understand abstract mathematical concepts and reduce the difficulty. The figurative model is actually to…
Community involvement is often a term that can mean one thing to one person and quite another to another. It might mean charity fundraising, volunteering, or even just carrying an elderly neighbor’s groceries in from the car. Whatever your personal definition of community involvement, it’s really important to encourage your child to participate in some…
It’s important for our little ones to engage in creative activities, as they help spark their natural curiosity, inspire imagination, and encourage the development of a variety of important skills. There are lots of ways you can boost your child’s creativity, from arts and crafts to reading, or creative writing projects. In fact, here’s some…
There are many benefits for which tutoring is gaining increasing attention worldwide. Yet, some parents are still skeptical about it. They see tutoring as a crutch that is reserved for only ‘struggling’ students. But they couldn’t be more wrong. In reality, tutoring is a supplementary educational activity. It not only helps kids understand the concepts…
Is making more time for your little ones a part of your new year resolutions for 2022? Truth is, there are many reasons why this should be one of your goals for the new year. There are probably only a few things kids love more than getting love and attention from their parents. It can…
As a parent, you probably are aware that children are eager learners, even those who don’t necessarily thrive in the classroom. There are things that you can do to help encourage that learning, which teaches them that it is not something that just happens at school. The tips below can help you ensure that your…
Parents today are probably envious of the parents of the past. It is especially the case for those from a couple of decades ago. Lives were simpler. Raising children was arguably easier too. It is also true that today, handy conveniences and services do exist for parents of the present. Something as simple as the…
Mathematics is a subject that has a different taste for different students. For those who like this subject, they get it easy to resolve complex mathematical problems in no time. But on the other hand, the students who are weak at this subject find it very difficult to do so. It makes them lazy and…
If your baby is irritated most of the time, cries more than usual, and jerks their ear, it may be because of an ear infection. Five out of six children will have an ear infection before turning 3. Besides OTC medications, home remedies like olive oil for toddler ear infections are pretty effective. Let’s see…
Maths is a subject that many people dislike because it seems like such an abstract and complicated topic. However, there are actually many ways to make maths fun! In this blog post we will be looking at 7 different ideas you can use to help your child or your students fall in love with learning….
