REVIEWED BY NUMBERDYSLEXIA’S EXPERT PANEL ON NOVEMBER 02, 2022 A learning disability (LD) is a neurologically originated deficit that significantly impacts areas of learning, functionality, cognition, and even other life aspects. Living with a learning disability is not easy in any facet of life and areas like education and line of work are especially struggling. LDs affect … Read more
Interviews often require students to think on their feet. They must listen carefully and react and reply appropriately to the questions they are asked. They put their metacognitive skill to work by planning how to crack the interview. Mock interviews and recruitment training can prove to be essential tools in preparing children for their future … Read more
Feedback is a way to show appreciation, help improves skills, and ensure that people are on the right path. Feedback can include an assessment of performance and an explanation of what has been done well and what needs improvement. Giving feedback is an important part of any professional relationship. However, as crucial as it may … Read more
Being a parent, I am on a constant lookout for tools to do interesting playful activities with my kid. One tool that has become an all-time favorite in our household is a geoboard. So, what is a geoboard? A geoboard is a mathematical manipulative extensively used by educators and parents to teach basic mathematical concepts … Read more
Would you believe it if we said that while playing the piano or making a cup of coffee, you’re unknowingly applying mathematical concepts of permutation and combination? Most definitely not. But the truth is, you are! There are several real-life situations where we use the knowledge we have learned in school about permutation and combination. … Read more
When students participate in or share the reading of a book or other text under the direction and supervision of a teacher, it is referred to as shared reading and is an interactive reading experience. While students are generally taught reading by this approach, it can be difficult to gauge their attention. Hence, it becomes … Read more
The classroom-based learning experience has changed for students in the last few decades. Traditional methods of teaching merely reflected practical and hands-on lessons. However, in today’s time, a classroom in itself demonstrates a blend of cultures, socioeconomic statuses, and varying races. This shifting approach in the methods of educating and schooling is called culturally responsive … Read more
The solar system is one of the most intriguing topics for students. There’s so much to learn and explore, which leaves kids spellbound. While numerous books are available that deliver information about the solar system, getting kids involved in some interesting activities that raise their curiosity toward our majestic solar system is a good idea. … Read more
Blending is a technique used to teach little learners how to read. To read effectively, kids must first learn to identify letters and their sounds and then practice blending individual letter sounds to form words. Teachers often use, what we call, a blending board to conduct blending activities in the classroom. A blending board is … Read more
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. Shared reading is an instructional strategy used to teach decoding, fluency, concepts about print, comprehension, and vocabulary. It can be used at any grade level. It is called shared reading because both the teacher and reader can see the words of the … Read more