Benjamin Franklin once said, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”. This is one of the best statements describing and justifying worksheets’ role and importance in teaching children any new concept. Worksheets are one of the most reliable tools for teaching young minds any concept from … Read more
The foundation of reading skills starts by introducing kids to individual letter sounds, followed by teaching them CVC words. These simple words are formed by blending three phonemes with distinct sounds. CVC words follow the consonant-vowel-consonant pattern and are integral to introducing kids to the art of reading. Teachers use a multitude of tools to … Read more
Life and trigonometry are both the same. They both have formulas to be solved, but where which formula is applied; that’s difficult to understand- Anonymous. This a very impactful trigonometric quote that captures its essence just right. No wonder why kids shy away from studying trigonometric functions or leave it to fate or miracles, maybe. … Read more
What is one thing that is common among Albert Einstein, John Dewy, and Abraham Lincoln? It is their critical and rational thought process. Along with their unique personalities, their unique thinking pattern and view toward the world make these individuals creative and different. Critical thinking is the ability of an individual to rationally analyze and … Read more
Monitoring your reading is as important as reading itself. If a reader doesn’t self-monitor as they read a text, they cannot correct themselves if they go wrong somewhere, making it difficult to comprehend and retain information. Therefore, teachers must empower students with self-monitoring reading strategies so they are better equipped to make sense of what … Read more
Long division is a tricky mathematical concept. It’s lengthy with multiple steps, making it difficult for students to develop fluency in this operation. Some kids forget the steps in long division, while others do not have enough multiplication and subtraction fluency. To help learners overcome these challenges, teachers can use a mix of activities, online … Read more
When you apply for an internship or a job, you compete with several other candidates who want the exact role you’re seeking. So, how do you ensure you get the upper hand and increase your chances of selection? By delivering a remarkable elevator pitch! An elevator pitch is a very short (around 30-45 seconds) persuasive … Read more
Have you ever noticed a toddler taking their sweet time in analyzing the ice cream in bowls that you just put in front of them? The children generally pick the one with more ice cream. Isn’t it? They just used comparing and contrasting in real life! The kids who don’t even know terms like compare … Read more
It is interesting to find various examples of mathematics around us. Even more interesting is how these concepts influence us daily without our knowledge. If we carefully look around, we will find math influencing us more than any other subject from our school years. That’s the power of mathematics. Although, there is no hiding that … Read more
If you are a teacher, chances are high that you are always looking for new and innovative methods to teach children challenging mathematics concepts. Don’t you? Mathematics, at times, can be a challenging and difficult subject to study and understand. If concepts are not introduced properly, children suffer to learn and understand the concept accurately. … Read more