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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…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas English is, still, the world’s preferred language. When two strangers from different corners of the world meet, they greet in English, and try to remember all the English phrases they learnt in school so as to converse. No doubt about that. English is here to stay. However, the methods of learning…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Is everything well and good with India’s education system? The answer to this question is a resounding ‘no’. Even a cursory look at India’s school education will reveal the serious issues plaguing the system. Let us take a look at these issues. 1. Lack of quality educators The quality of teachers…
Idioms add colour and flourish to the language and it is very interesting to know how they originated. Anyone who wants to learn English will have to learn these expressions that make the English language so much more interesting and vibrant. Here are a select few. 1. Be on cloud nine If we say that…
College planning in USA, for some, can start as early as the preschool years, when children begin to learn about different occupations, learn to make decisions, and start performing small household chores. Conscious college and career planning, however, generally begin when a child is in middle school or is just starting high school, and students…
The global pandemic that hit the world at the beginning of 2020 has already changed our lifestyles a lot. The majority of countries around the globe are currently in the lockdown, which means adults are encouraged to work remotely and kids are in the quarantine. However, even though schools are shut, it does not mean…
How to prepare for English spelling Bee? Every year in the United States of America, the Scripps National Spelling Bee is a much-anticipated event where hundreds of young talented minds compete to get their spellings right. Numerous schools around the world also conduct Spelling Bee contests. If you think of it, it is only in…
Home schooling: What, why and how. Can home become a school? Some parents would say, ‘yes’. Homeschooling is a concept that is increasingly being talked about recently because of the current COVID-19 pandemic that has forced both parents and children to be at home, away from work and school. It would be natural for the…
Aesop’s Fables have been a traditionally popular collection of simple stories that convey moral values, supposedly written by Aesop, a slave and storyteller in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE. Even in the modern era, the stories do not lose their appeal as their messages are timeless. Here is a top pick of stories…
