Did you know brainstorming is the art of critical thinking to arrive at the best ideas and outcomes? Yes, right from making a shopping decision to innovating new products, brainstorming plays an important role in life. As brainstorming is required in most events of life, high schoolers are more likely to benefit from this skill. … Read more
Homophones are perplexing words that share the same sound but have distinct meanings and are occasionally spelled differently. The Greek terms “homo” (which means same) and “phone” (which means sound) is where the word “homophone” originates. While students can be perplexed with homophones and their sounds, certain activities in the classroom can help them understand … Read more
Ever wondered why retaining facts from a documentary is more accessible than retaining them once you’ve heard them from someone? Or why does seeing someone perform a poem with small actions and dance help memorize it better than just hearing someone recite it? The answer lies in a concept called ‘Learning Styles.’ People experience the … Read more
Homographs are words that share the exact spelling but differ in pronunciation, origin, or meaning. Homo + graphs combine to form the term homograph. Despite having similar spelling, they are still distinctive in some way. Homographs are considered to be the words that can confuse the students. However, with some quick and easy activities, you … Read more
Teachers constantly work to improvise students, their knowledge, and understanding of the subject matter. While they know about each other’s expertise and subjects, Creating a sense of responsibility by being a part of a team by sharing different teaching methodologies, cracking jokes, and finding solutions to common problems encourages productivity and helps relieve work stress. … Read more
How to teach pronouns to young learners? Often, I meet people who struggle to keep their little kids interested in learning the same. As we all know Pronoun is a word used in place of a Noun; hence, this part of speech is taught after a Noun preferably. So, adding up to the previous learnings … Read more
The world is transforming itself to acclimate each of us every day. Whether we have a different way of living or incur certain difficulties that limit our functioning, absorbing anything that favors our sensory and cognitive skills is a win-win. While a lot of programs are introduced for children with dyslexia at the schooling level, … Read more
A mind map is a visual representation of knowledge that offers a systematic approach to record and arrange ideas. Mind maps are radial, beginning at the center and expanding outward. Because they are simple to make and enjoyable to use, this creative tool is ideal for classroom usage. Regular note-taking is sometimes perplexing for special … Read more
Every day, we are fed with tons of information, and we unconsciously work towards segregating that information according to its usefulness, absorbing it, and applying it in our daily lives. However, a systematic approach is required to predict and manage one’s revenue and expenditure when it comes to finances. This concept becomes crucial in adulthood, … Read more
While teaching elementary probability, explaining the concepts in a way in which the kids are able to grasp the arithmetic involved gets crucial. This subject lends itself to many interactive activities and demonstrations, which may be a lot of fun. Probability is a difficult concept, but making your kids learn it from the lower classes … Read more