The ability to identify patterns displays mathematical intelligence and is one of the prime determiners of a child’s logical reasoning skills. This logical-mathematical intelligence[1] is required to develop problem-solving capabilities. Also termed as shape intelligence or patterns intelligence, the ability to identify patterns can help in understanding structures, which does help in daily life. It … Read more
Language is a classic enabler of communication that sets humans apart from other living beings. And, grammar skills make anybody truly language literate. Various parts of speech are the first lesson that anybody needs to master as a language learner. So far, all this is easy to understand. What becomes difficult to understand is – … Read more
Teachers introduce counting to early learners at the preschool or kindergarten stage. The forward counting becomes easier to learn with rhythmic rote learning and by participating in various rote counting activities. But, the same is not the case with backward counting. It is commonly observed that kids tend to take a pause when they are … Read more
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. Have you ever tried to suggest games as a tool for learning geometry to high school students? The idea sounds very interesting and is worth a try. First, let’s understand how geometry games and math skills correlate. You must have known by … Read more
Spelling difficulties are a truth that even some adults face on a daily basis. The pattern of letters, their sounds, the silent letters, and so on, perplex people a lot. Although there are different types of assistive technologies for people with reading difficulties, the basics of spelling become rather harder to learn through pen-and-paper methods. … Read more
In the words of Phil Nickinson, “A mobile device has rapidly become the easiest portal into your digital self.” Well, technology has truly influenced every aspect of our lives. With modern innovations, every mystery can be unraveled. Even children with dyslexia can be guided through every aspect of learning through condition-specific mobile apps. Many applications … Read more
Do you know that difficulties in reading and writing can be coupled with various other disorders too? Some people may have very remarkable reading and writing abilities, but struggle with spatial awareness and may not be too comfortable with abstract reasoning concepts like spatial arrangements, patterns, orientations, and so on. The problems related to reasoning … Read more
Trigonometry – a branch of mathematics that has a triangle at its core, most simply put! The angles and sides of a triangle are found using the principles of trigonometry. As a beginner, children may feel shivers thinking about it at first, mostly because they don’t know what to expect in the coming course of … Read more
What is it like to be in the shoes of someone with a learning disability? The day-to-day lessons can be no less than a nightmare because they are differently abled. If your child is one of those suffering from learning disabilities such as dyslexia or dyscalculia, the effects can be magnanimous. As a parent, dealing … Read more
Sight words are pivotal to building a strong foundation of basic reading skills in little learners. Therefore, holding a grasp on these skills must be solid right from the very beginning. The ideal age for inculcating this skill begins when the children are in preschool and kindergarten. To recognize these words quickly, you need to … Read more