Motor skill is an important component of the physical and behavioral development of an infant and comprise his or her postural, locomotive, and manual functions. Studies show a positive correlation[1] between good motor skills and higher levels of physical activity. Sometimes children may experience delays in their motor skills development due to the underdevelopment of … Read more
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. The first five years of a child’s life are critical. It is during this time that 90% of brain development takes place. Thus, it’s essential to habituate them to activities that add to their growth. Reading can be a beneficial ritual, and … Read more
The excessive consumerism that is characteristic of today’s capitalist society has led to a Generation X that spends even before it earns, thanks to an array of credit cards at its service. This often leaves them in a financial mess as they get into a debt trap where they have to take more loans to … Read more
With the rise of new teaching patterns in schools along with modernization in technology, STEM education has become more indispensable than ever. Many educators and institutions are leaning towards this idea of teaching as this helps students by promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and much more. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This teaching … Read more
Math manipulatives have been around us for years. Their use started rampantly after the implementation of the IDEA Act which directs educational institutes to be more inclusive in their approach. Students with learning difficulties need additional help in internalizing math concepts. Math manipulatives offer this much-needed alternative learning support which also helps in concept visualization[1]. … Read more
In a world with accessible smartphones and the internet, online games are the rage. Everybody is playing them. Apart from recreational functions, online games can also serve educationally. The innovative graphics and the audio-visual elements that online games offer, make learning easy and fun, especially for children. Do online math games really work for kindergarten? … Read more
Math seems quite a challenging subject especially when you have issues with numbers and their relationships. A learning disability like dyscalculia takes a toll on a person’s understanding of numbers. Because of this learning disorder, they struggle in learning math and arithmetic operations the conventional way. Experts suggest the use of alternative teaching methods like … Read more
Social skills are very important to ensure the development of the child into an adult who is capable of exploiting his or her potential to the fullest, as well as being compatible with society at large. Some of the social skills that are imperative for the overall mental and behavioral development of a child are … Read more
Adjectives are an integral part of the English language. They are words that add quality to the sentence. The use of adjectives adds emotions to conversations and makes them easier to visualize interpret. For example, the nursery rhyme, ‘Chubby cheeks, dimple chin, rosy lips…” describes the body parts using appropriate adjectives. Now imagine if the … Read more
It is so unfortunate that even after being discovered for so long, Learning disabilities (LDs), such as dyslexia and dysgraphia, are still misconstrued[1] in individuals. People’s awareness about dyslexia is very much required as if ignored, can seriously impact the confidence of the individuals suffering from it. This is generally observed in a dyslexic person … Read more