“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” – By Audre Lorde This inability, that civil rights activist Audre Lorde is talking about, has even affected our education systems. Maybe that’s the reason why for as long as we can remember, we could see discrimination … Read more
Abstract thinking is both a cognitive component and a cognitive skill. In the human intellect, abstract thinking is a higher-order cognitive skill predictor of academic achievement and professional success. In recent times where the world is highly data-driven, the insights drawn are still a reflection of the underlying abstract thinking. This underrated mental ability is … Read more
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. Reading is an important component in a child’s development. It leads to the furnishing of vocabulary, and sight words and builds imagination skills. While reading is crucial, it is also significant to consider the type of reading for students. Guided reading is … Read more
Promoting diversity and inclusion within the classroom environment is essential to turn kids into compassionate individuals who are happy to have diversity around them and know how to include others without being judgmental or partial. If you are wondering how you can step up your game in creating a more inclusive classroom environment, you’re at … Read more
“Inclusive classroom” is not just a buzzword. It holds significant relevance in the field of education. Inclusion primarily means providing equal learning means and opportunities to students of all backgrounds and abilities, so no child is deprived of their right to education and is left behind. We may have differentiated learning environments for special needs … Read more
“The passing of Einstein gives us a chance to stop and think how it felt to have been alive while one of the authentic great minds of all history was doing its work” – By George R. Harrison The estimated IQ of Albert Einstein is 160, despite the fact that he most likely never took … Read more
Homeschooling is a buzzword! While the practice is centuries old, the term is relatively new. Gaining ground in the 1970s, with the work of John Holt, Raymond Moore, and Dorothy, homeschooling came to combine life skills and general subjects taught in a school. Homeschooling, in essence, is parents taking up the role of teachers instead … Read more
Dive into history, and you will find that educators across the globe have been using different types of manipulatives for decades to help students comprehend mathematical concepts. This is especially true for young learners. The first physical math manipulative was invented in the late 1800s. As people started appreciating the positive outcomes of using manipulatives … Read more
Students learn in different ways. There is no one size fits all approach. Some learn better when they do things on their own, while some learn better through lectures and assignments. This difference in learning brings us to our topic of discussion, which talks about Active and Passive Learning and the differences between the two. … Read more
A geoboard is a fun learning tool for kids, especially for elementary and middle school students. As there are many advantages associated with a geoboard, teachers often use it as a physical manipulative in classrooms. But sometimes, it is easier to use a virtual manipulative rather than deal with the challenges of using a physical … Read more