As a parent or caretaker embarking on the journey to provide your child with equal access to quality education, you will come across many terms like IDEA, 504, FAPE, and ADA. It might feel overwhelming to understand the key differences between these terms and what they profess to offer, and what would be the best … Read more
Imagine children get to dance one day in school and the other day, they are indulged in painting. It would indeed be a dream school where theater and drama are given importance right from a young age. In a competitively growing scenario, the inclusion of different art forms for learning might be limited. That is … Read more
Reading is a fundamental skill. Every person must be a proficient reader to understand the vast expanse of information available in the world. The beginning of reading skills starts during the early school years to support future educational endeavors. But reading is not something that comes naturally to many children. Several students and adults worldwide … Read more
Students who require additional support and help in school may be qualified for special education services like Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), access to assistive learning devices, and accommodations, among the many services offered to children with special needs. IEPs are free of cost to kids enrolled in the public school system, and it outlines the … Read more
A child goes through rapid physical, motor, and brain development during certain initial years of life. The development during this period impacts the whole life of the developing kid, hence, it is necessary to ensure that a child is developing healthily. One significant parameter that ensures and facilitates the healthy development of a child is … Read more
The education for children with special needs has developed gradually over time and is still in the process of transformation. Before the Civil Rights Movement, children with special needs were denied education and ill-treated in society. After the formulation and implementation of various acts that protected the rights of people with special needs, children with … Read more
Mathematical induction is a widely used mathematical concept that has varied real-life applications. The history of mathematical induction can be traced back to 1909, and the father of mathematical induction is an Italian mathematician called Giovanni Vacca. Inductive and deductive reasoning are crucial for teaching though major mathematical concepts including mathematical induction is based on … Read more
Toddlers are full of imagination and innovation. Provide the children with waste cardboard, and they will make a castle with it. Constructive or construction play, a significant part of development, helps children bring their imagination to life. All they need is the right tools, and they will shape, manipulate, or construct something unique with those … Read more
Qualifications and skills alone do not guarantee excellence in teaching. What truly sets apart exceptional educators is their commitment to adapt to diverse learning styles and tailor their teaching methods accordingly. These teachers constantly evaluate and refine their practices to ensure they meet the needs of their students, enabling effective comprehension and learning. During the … Read more
Play is a significant part of a child’s developing years. A child goes through multiple stages of play during the developing years. According to Mildred Parten Newhall, play is divided into six stages: unoccupied play, solitary play, onlooker play, parallel play, associative play, and cooperative play. Additionally, Jean Piaget divided play into four broad categories, … Read more