When you’re finished delivering your lesson and ask students if they have any questions, there are times when students have no doubt at all. This concludes whether the students have understood everything or nothing. The reason behind such scenarios is the very little involvement of the students in learning. The whole lesson is only led … Read more
Subject-verb agreement can be a tricky grammatical concept to learn in middle school. The rules can be quite overwhelming for students. More so if your middle-schoolers are solving the same old grammar worksheets with huge chunks of text in English class. If that’s the case with your students, it may be time to try new … Read more
Did you know self-concept plays a great role in shaping a child’s future? Yes, the way we see ourselves forms an important part of our everyday lives. The same psychology works with little ones. Self-concept is the belief an individual has about his/her self including abilities, weaknesses, special traits, and qualities. Knowing about themselves from … 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
“Mister Ben went to Master Paul only to find a Doctor who was busy treating Miss Sharon.” Imagine having to write the full forms every time you address an individual leaving you confused with the language. However, that is not the everyday language we use because no one wants to overcomplicate normal conversation. That’s exactly … Read more
Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines – Robert H. Schuller. Rightly quoted by Schuller, every problem comes with a solution that needs exploration through creative thinking and analysis. Problems appear in different sizes and nature and any one solution does not apply to all of them. Hence, it is essential to acquire and … Read more
Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in an individual’s personal and professional success. It is one of the types of intelligence and encompasses a range of skills like self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, and effective communication. But in today’s fast-paced world, people are losing touch with their ability to understand and manage emotions effectively. They have … Read more
After students are introduced to basic shapes like squares and rectangles, familiarizing them with the shape of a trapezoid can be arduous since its properties are not as simple as the properties of a square or rectangle. So, there comes the challenge to think and arrange innovative techniques to accommodate the learning needs of students. … Read more
Mathematics often has a reputation for being abstract, complex, and challenging for students. However, it is a subject that involves logic, solves problems, and finds its applications in real-time. To bring math to life and inspire middle school students, incorporating math-themed movies into the curriculum can be a powerful and engaging strategy. By watching math … Read more
Are you looking for ways to transform the learning environment into a positive and uplifting atmosphere? Do you want to shift the focus of learners from the challenges they’re experiencing to the good things that happened to them? Well, this can be possible when they’re encouraged to think and reflect on their past experiences that … Read more