How To Make Periodic Assessment A Positive Experience for Kids Learning is a journey. In this journey, even amongst kids in the same class, we won’t find every child in the same place. For this reason, periodic assessments have become a regular feature of the academic program in many schools. Periodic assessments help to achieve […]
Getting Started With Team-Based Learning: Definition and Benefits
Right now, somewhere around the world, a student is enduring a boring lesson. On the other hand, parents and teachers are desperate to have an idea of how much their students know even while teaching is in progress. To solve these challenges and more, many schools have adopted team-based learning (TBL). Make no mistake, standard […]
Teaching Your Child to Overcome Performance Anxiety During Examination
Many children get stressed with school activities, especially when they have a big test or examination coming up. However, worrying or being anxious won’t make your kids feel any better; rather, it makes it more difficult for them to focus at the moment. Performance anxiety is something that many adults have experienced at some point. […]
How to Help Your Child Study Effectively: Active Recall and Spaced Repetition
Success in school doesn’t come from one activity; it is about the correct mix of effort, habits, and attitude. Many kids tend to struggle with studying, and several factors play major roles in a child’s depleting interest in studying. However, homework has to be done, and they also have to prepare for the big test […]
Benefits of Planning the New Year With Your Child: Important Things to Consider
The new year is considered one of the best parts of the year to plan with your family. Everyone evaluated the previous year and excited about what comes next. Most importantly, you want to do better and carry the rest of the family along, including your kids. If your kids don’t know much about planning […]
Benefits of Extracurricular Activities and How to Introduce Them
Studies have shown the incredible roles extracurricular activities play in developing children’s academic, psychological and social well-being. They improve students’ character development, promote happiness, and boost their engagement in the classroom. Among other benefits, extracurricular activities help students take on life skills that empower them to combat life challenges successfully.
5 Ways to Help Your Child Maximize the New Year
The beginning of the new year is often the most exciting for parents and kids. You set goals with your child, and everyone is excited to reach them. Most importantly, you look for ways to support your kids so they can make the most of the new year.
However, this is where it gets tricky. How do you support your child through the year without becoming too overbearing? Understanding how to provide the right amount of support without pushing too hard is often the most challenging part for parents.
Discussing Career Paths With Your Child: How to Begin
Kick-starting career conversations with your child isn’t easy. No matter their age, you never want to appear imposing, insensitive, or overbearing. You want to get it right. So, it’s tough, especially if you don’t know the right things to say. When is the right time to talk about career choices with your child? How do […]
Ways to Ensure Shared Parenting Does Not Disrupt Your Child’s Academics
Divorces and separations are a part of human existence. It impacts not just the immediate parties who are separating but also affects the children of the marriage. In a bid to cushion the effects of divorce/separation on children, some separated couples often decide to co-parent their offspring. This has been proven to be beneficial in […]
How To Identify the Right Teacher for Your Child
As a parent, you may find that your children fail to do well in school regardless of your best efforts. This could be because the subjects have gotten more complex; this is often the case as children advance through the years. It might also be because your child’s teacher fails to give them the attention they need. Another reason why children perform abysmally in school can be a lack of proper guidance from parents and guardians.