Maps are the most fundamental part of stepping outside the house. From using paper maps until a few decades ago to switching to navigation apps and Google Maps in the 21st century, the medium of accessing maps might have changed but their utility still remains. Knowing how to read maps, and navigate physical spaces requires … Read more
Figures of Speech are an important part of the English Language. The allusion is one of the most frequently used figures of speech. Allusion can be defined as an implied or indirect reference to an event, fictional character, person, or even a thing. It has the potential to add relatability, color, and spice to a … Read more
A picture is worth a thousand words, how often have you found this to be true? Can you identify if a person is happy, sad, or annoyed just by looking at a picture? A picture can give you so much information without the need for even a single word. Signs and symbols are great tools … Read more
Incidental learning is the process of teaching skills, imparting knowledge, and enhancing a desired behavior through naturally occurring chances and interactions with the environment. It emerges as a result of deliberate learning as well as throughout the course of a task or activity. Accessing incidental learning experiences can improve vocabulary and literacy growth. In contrast … Read more
“Hope” is the thing with feathersThat perches in the soulAnd sings the tune without the wordsAnd never stops, at all. – Emily Dickinson This excerpt from the famous Dickinson poem named hope calls it a thing with feathers that sits in one’s soul and sings a song. Now we all know that hope does not … Read more
Road safety is an important topic for children of all ages. It is especially crucial for young children between the ages of 3 and 5. Children in this age group are beginning to explore the world around them. They are very active, and you can find them playing around in their neighborhood. Therefore, they must … Read more
Math can seem like a daunting subject for most people, just the mere mention of which can send shivers down people’s spines. This has given rise to the issue of math anxiety, too. But, this fear can also be a great unifier, bringing different people together as a team in their quest to crack this … Read more
Physics is the study of the physical matter of the universe. But usually, it shows up in our textbooks as boring formulas and abstract principles that seem to make no sense in real life. Think about the last time you used F= MxA. Not since you last gave the physics exam that required you to … Read more
The world of geometry takes shape by the arrangement of lines, line segments, and rays. One cannot even imagine knowing geometry if one isn’t clear about the actual building blocks of the subject. It is interesting to see how the world around us uses this theoretical 2D knowledge to construct and build actual 3D objects. … Read more
Hey, look at this symbol – ≅ If your students or kids look at this symbol and think someone put some toothpaste on an equality sign, they are not alone. Using statements and some simple set of rules to find whether two triangles will completely coincide when put above each other or not is definitely … Read more