Living in a place like Smithtown can itself be enough to realize the significance of music in one’s life. It can evoke memories and emotions at the stroke of a chord and move you from inside, with an expression of joy, love, tears, and laughter. That’s why people pick up musical instruments, and the piano…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas As parents, we know that not all kids are confident in themselves. Some are shy, preferring to hide in their rooms when strangers come home, or refusing to speak in front of people. As the shy children grow up, they feel inferior to the more confident ones, and wish to be…
There will come a time in parents’ lives where they have to prepare their children for college to pursue their dreams. We start teaching them to do well early in high school to gain better chances when it is time to send applications for college. Every teenager is unique and has their own concept about…
The best way to keep kids focused on schoolwork is to wittingly catch their attention. But how do you do that? The typical textbook work is outdated, and teachers can find it challenging to come up with new learning methods on their own. Making school exciting has always been a problem but fortunately today, it’s…
Students are different. Some grasp concepts fast while others take time. Others perform poorly because of exam fever. At times it feels like the bright students were born that way because no matter what they do, they still perform well. Getting good grades and writing custom essay is not the only thing in your education….
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Did you know that it is possible to grow your child’s intelligence? Yes, research suggests that it is indeed possible to raise the IQ (Intelligence Quotient) of a child through certain strategies. This means that intelligence is not fixed at birth, but can be modified and improved. Let us see how….
Teaching is more than learning facts and passing tests: it’s about preparing students for life. Sadly, so many teaching systems around the world find this difficult to acknowledge and place far too much emphasis on the former, creating very narrow ways in which achievement is assessed. If you are a student who does not respond…
Learning through play is a tried-and-tested educational technique, and games are part of this. Not only is it important to introduce an element of competitiveness into children’s learning, those vital elements of teamwork, learning how to lose, and being magnanimous in victory, are all part and parcel of a well-rounded education, and provide invaluable life…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas The typical underperforming child is an enigma to parents and teachers alike. They find it difficult to understand why some children would not do homework, don’t listen, daydream, and look out of the window during class. They may have poor study skills, and find school boring and irrelevant. Their abilities and…
Now with the coronavirus outbreak, we are forced to spend more time inside. Working or studying from home will be the new normal, and even though parents can easily get used to it, for our kids the change will be brutal. Going to school is not only about gaining knowledge, but also about socializing, playing,…
Illegible handwriting, awkward pencil grip, letter, and number reversal are some of the handwriting difficulties children struggle with. When your child starts to learn how to write, it can be a complicated process that gets parents, and likewise, the kids themselves stressed up. When your child is in third grade or upwards, less time is…
Whether you’re a teacher or a parent, learning how to use PowerPoint is worth your time since it can help you make interactive lesson materials for kids. Young children have short attention spans which could be a problem when it comes to learning. This is why teaching preschoolers requires a lot of activities that would…