Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. Self-discovery is a rewarding venture, yet, not many of us want to reflect on our behaviors, attitudes, and values. While the blame still lies with us, living a fast-paced life implies missing out on a range of emotions and thoughts that just … Read more
How do you know a cat is not a mouse, or a ball is not a tomato? Scientifically speaking, through sensory acquisition or visual perception of different objects. Visual discrimination[1] is an aspect of visual perception that helps us classify, organize and differentiate different shapes, sizes, and colors of various objects. Within visual discrimination, there … Read more
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. Reading is an important component in a child’s development. It leads to the furnishing of vocabulary, and sight words and builds imagination skills. While reading is crucial, it is also significant to consider the type of reading for students. Guided reading is … Read more
Promoting diversity and inclusion within the classroom environment is essential to turn kids into compassionate individuals who are happy to have diversity around them and know how to include others without being judgmental or partial. If you are wondering how you can step up your game in creating a more inclusive classroom environment, you’re at … Read more
“Inclusive classroom” is not just a buzzword. It holds significant relevance in the field of education. Inclusion primarily means providing equal learning means and opportunities to students of all backgrounds and abilities, so no child is deprived of their right to education and is left behind. We may have differentiated learning environments for special needs … Read more
Dive into history, and you will find that educators across the globe have been using different types of manipulatives for decades to help students comprehend mathematical concepts. This is especially true for young learners. The first physical math manipulative was invented in the late 1800s. As people started appreciating the positive outcomes of using manipulatives … Read more
A geoboard is a fun learning tool for kids, especially for elementary and middle school students. As there are many advantages associated with a geoboard, teachers often use it as a physical manipulative in classrooms. But sometimes, it is easier to use a virtual manipulative rather than deal with the challenges of using a physical … Read more
Teachers use a wide variety of manipulatives in the classroom to teach and help students learn. One of the lots is a geoboard. It is a simple mathematical manipulative used in classrooms to allow students to practice and explore basic math concepts. Educators have been using geoboards for a long time, and their application and … Read more
Preschoolers are full of curiosity and inquisitiveness. Their age makes them learn a lot by observing and interacting with the people around them. Secondly, the books they read help them quench their thirst for knowledge. During preschool, their mind is rapidly developing[1] and is insightful, active, and adept. Children develop basic ideas about various natural … Read more
Interviews often require students to think on their feet. They must listen carefully and react and reply appropriately to the questions they are asked. They put their metacognitive skill to work by planning how to crack the interview. Mock interviews and recruitment training can prove to be essential tools in preparing children for their future … Read more