Storytelling: The Defining Art of Learning
Storytelling helps build 21st century skills in children. This article points out why stories are an important tool for learning?
Stories for Educators
Benefits of Mindfulness & Mindfulness Exercises for Children
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a practice that all parents should consider teaching their children. Naturally, kids are usually mindful, especially in their play, but they later get to a stage that tuning in to their senses, emotions, and inner thoughts becomes elusive. This stage arises usually as a result of their lives being more … Read more
Friendship – An Important Life Skill
Nurturing Early-Childhood Friendships When I think about my growing up years, many memories come rushing back. Some of those memories are unpleasant exchanges with friends. As a child, I always had a tough time keeping friends. I suppose I got too attached and was slightly unlucky in the department. My friends and I always ended … Read more
How Teachers Can Detect Plagiarism Using Online Tools
Teachers can easily detect plagiarism using online tools. As a teacher, all you need to do is search for online tool for plagiarism checker.
Autism Awareness: For Teachers and Parents
Autism Awareness: How to deal with children with autism in the classroom and at home. How to identify children with autism?
Sex Education: 5 Reasons to include it in the Classroom
Over time the debate about including sex education in the formal educational system has become polarised. Some people think it is unnecessary, while others advocate sex education for all students. It is all about helping the young ones.
Parents & Teachers: Why You Need to Think Beyond Nursery Rhymes
Neuroscience studies provide evidence that given the opportunity of regular varied and creative music provision, children in early years can develop the neural pathways that provide strong foundations not only for literacy and maths but for learning generally.
Parents: 5 Books to Explore along with Your Child
5 Books that parents / guardians should read along with their children.
What is Phonics & How to Raise Readers using Phonics
This article focuses on what is phonics and why phonics needs to be implemented in Indian schools as a separate subject. Primary school teachers need to be trained in phonics to help raise readers in the the classroom.
Do Parents & Educators Kill the Child’s Creativity?
As parents and educators, let’s not kill creativity. Killing or fostering creativity in our children is eventually our choice. This article has some tips.