Letters written and arranged in a logical sequence make a language, isn’t’ it? Reading and writing difficulties associated with the letters can pose hindrances in the attainment of language proficiency. So, it is important to cover every aspect of language development in its entirety. In the present world of technology-driven solutions, language development is not … Read more
It is a thing of common liking among parents that they want their kids to be fluent readers. They accumulate a number of resources and look for schools that offer good support for building reading and oratory skills in their children. The good news is that a big resource is available right in your hands … Read more
Letters are the smallest unit of any language. Therefore, recognizing them is the first thing that schools include in their preschooler curriculum. All preschoolers and kindergarteners need to master letter recognition. Sounding stressful? No worries! The good news is that they can acquire this skill by playing games on mobile phones, laptops, or tablets. Doesn’t … Read more
Have you ever thought about what led to increased awareness about the learning disorders prevalent among children and adults? Though the term ‘dyslexia’ has been around us since 1887 when an ophthalmologist Rudolf Berlin coined it, the awareness did not reach its current state sooner after the event. People parried the problem of learning disorders … Read more
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. Learning numbers is not only about identifying or recognizing them. In fact, it is just the start. The early learners need to understand between the numbers too and carry on the operations. To ease this process, a very basic tool is used … Read more
What is visual closure and which activities can help them build this concept? I come across this query quite often and have given deep thought to its role in early learners’ and preschoolers’ learning process. A study was done at Aston University, that indicated the connection between visual closure disorder and mathematical skills too. So, … Read more
What are the basic determinants of a person’s fluency in a language? Many times, I come across this query. Some people opine that a good orator is a language specialist, the others say that one who writes logically and beautifully is the linguist expert. Perhaps, this is why speech and handwriting practice forms an essential … Read more
Like you read certain words totally by sight and do not put conscious efforts into reading them, there are basic calculations that you can do without counting them on fingers. It is more like calculating by eyes. This method of finding a certain amount without actually counting elements one by one is called subitizing. It … Read more
The ability to identify patterns is one of the prime determiners of a child’s logical reasoning skills or displays mathematical intelligence. This intelligence is required to have problem-solving capabilities. Also termed as shape intelligence or patterns intelligence, the ability to identify patterns can help in understanding structures, which does help in daily life. It also … Read more
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. How board games can teach probability? The question certainly sounds interesting. Actually, the board games involve various decisions like reaching to the Home, destroying a castle, building a business empire, etc. that compel players to apply probability. With the help of … Read more
