Dyscalculia is a learning disability wherein one finds numbers and mathematics challenging. On the other hand, motor skills are our general movements and actions that we perform continuously. So, how are they related to each other, you may ask! The answer is in the roots. Dyscalculia is something that is caused due to a nerve … Read more
Learning should be a two-directional process. It requires the active involvement of both teachers and children to achieve a meaningful outcome from the learning process. But, learning is likely to reach a deadlock if children don’t reciprocate in any manner. A simple question, a reaction, or an explicitly expressed interest are a few ways a … Read more
What can I do to make phonics interesting for kids? Often you find yourself asking this question. Phonics is the basic language skill that forms the base for other English skills like word formation, letter-sound recognition, vocabulary, etc. We have covered a lot of apps, games, activities, etc. to teach phonics to toddlers in our … Read more
Preschoolers are an inquisitive lot. They have questions about all things happening around them. Only reading out the books cannot satisfy them. In fact, books may not complement the learning pace of all children. The more engaging the teaching instructions or projects are the brighter the chances of better activity levels in kids. It is … Read more
“That kid could not comprehend what was written in the book!”, “It pained to see my kid struggling with simple counting even at 4th Std!”, “My kid shies away from reciting poems, can’t understand why!” All these concerns point out that there is something different needed for some kids to learn basic skills. On deeper … Read more
The result is all that matters; the approach does not. Many promoters of fast learning methods try to sell this idea. However, it is not always effective and may prove harmful, too, for children who have learning difficulties. When a kid is not able to read and write with an age-appropriate efficiency, it is the … Read more
“Reading without reflecting is like eating without digesting.” This statement by a visionary from the past shows the importance of mindful reading. If your heart is in it, and it provokes your thoughts, you are bound to go back time and again to what you read. However, when the textual content is a bit technical … Read more
Mathematics is not only about doing numeric operations. In fact, numeric operations are just a part of the subject. There is a lot more to the idea of calculating values. For example, when you have learned numbers, the next step is to develop a logic from the process. This means, when we say, 3+2=5, a … 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
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