When young children use their fingers to turn the pages of a good book, something magical happens. The words and illustrations in the book show a world of imagination that cannot be seen on a screen. We have collected 21 classic children's books that should be on every young reader's bookshelf. These books include stories where the weather is unusual and exciting, as well as stories … [Read more...]
7 Stay Positive Strategies When Helping Your Child with Math
How can you assist your child in improving their math skills when it becomes a source of anxiety for them, as it does for many kids (and adults) who face difficulties in this subject? Assisting with math can be challenging, particularly due to the changes in the way math is taught. However, even if you don't excel in math, there are several ways in which you and the school … [Read more...]
Math Mastery Made Fun: 7 Proven Techniques for Kids’ Mathematical Success
For many children, math can be a challenging subject to comprehend. While certain kids may have a natural understanding of math concepts, it may not come effortlessly to others. This is where your responsibility as a parent becomes important. 1. Start with counting The process of learning math starts with counting. It may seem surprising, but you can actually begin teaching your child … [Read more...]
Mind-Bending Fun: 7 Awesome Memory Games to Supercharge Your Kid’s Thinking Skills
Memory games provide a fun and engaging way for children to develop important skills. Starting from a young age, these games facilitate learning how to remember, recognize, and recall information in an enjoyable manner. In addition to promoting cognitive development, memory games also contribute to the improvement of concentration, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. In this … [Read more...]
Unexpected Consequences of Growing Up Gifted
Gifted children are often thought to grow up and be highly successful adults. However, this is not always the case. Gifted adults may not be as successful or well-rounded as one might think. A small percentage of the population is gifted, but most adolescents feel disconnected from society and depressed. While it's not clear if gifted adults are more likely to be depressed, not … [Read more...]
Sweden’s High Quality Preschool and Young Children’s Learning Explained
Read about the Swedish policy surrounding early childhood education and care (ECEC). It states that while Sweden's ECEC is ranked highly globally, there is significant variation in the quality of care depending on the specific environment. This research supports the benefits of having students work in subgroups in preschool, but it's surprising that there hasn't been more … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Kids See Numbers and Math in the Day-to-Day
Numeracy is the ability to use mathematics in a variety of situations. This includes understanding the role of mathematics in the world and being able to use mathematical knowledge and skills for a specific purpose. These are the mathematical disciplines that you will study in this book. There are many different aspects of math that people experience in their everyday lives. Some of … [Read more...]
Why Kids Should Play “Make Believe” & Learn by Play Benefits
Early education and childhood would benefit from focusing more on play, books, and visual media that are based on real life. Young children—especially those aged over three years—usually prefer these things to pretend play that involves fictional characters, cartoons, and fantasy. Play that’s based on what adults do can enhance early child development. West Emphasises Fictional, Pretend … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Instill A Love of Learning in Children
What will your child’s future be? This is a thought that may keep you up at night as a parent. A large amount of our lives are spent on our children and helping them achieve a joyful and prosperous future. It's typical to be anxious about the future because it's something that we feel like we can't control. Although it may not seem like it, you have a lot of control when it comes to your … [Read more...]
Tips to Get Kids to Read Good Books
You might have noticed that your child is different from other children or even your friends in terms of learning. Perhaps your preschooler is intensely interested in subject areas that seem advanced or impressive for his age. Maybe your child seems to possess thinking skills that far outpace her biological age. Or maybe your child is picking up on sight words without you ever teaching them to … [Read more...]