Numbers denote values. Often, understanding the value part takes a back seat due to the intricacy of learning number shapes and names. So, once the number shapes are mastered, children must be drawn to the concept of number sense through activities and games. It is the number sense that helps children to find values indicated … Read more
Teaching Math is challenging. Driving young children to dig deeper into elementary concepts of Mathematics does take an effort. Many researchers lay emphasis on the use of gamified resources to achieve the purpose. Perhaps, that is why elementary math games have become a hot topic among teachers who prefer experimentation and encourage involvement or interaction … Read more
Learning has no age limit. And, when it comes to math, even a lifetime of learning is not enough sometimes. Math is one such subject that refuses to lose its relevance no matter which phase of life you are in. Further, there are adults who face various co-morbidities associated with learning disorders[1] and face difficulties … Read more
First, it starts with forgetting why you came to the room or what exactly were you about to do. Gradually, you start forgetting dates, people’s names, and sometimes, appointments too. If you have reached this state, welcome to the world of aging! Poor cognition and receding memory are the two classic signs of an aging … Read more
Time-keeping is one of the basic lessons kids are taught in the kindergartener stage. With the introduction of digital watches and clocks, time reading is reduced only to reading numbers. However, kids need to learn the underlying meaning of a ‘minute or an hour passed’ kind of statement they may come across. But, what could … Read more
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
Letters are the smallest unit of any language. Therefore, recognizing them is the first thing that schools include in their preschool 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
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 your 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. … Read more
The ability to identify patterns displays mathematical intelligence and is one of the prime determiners of a child’s logical reasoning skills. This logical-mathematical intelligence[1] is required to develop 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 … Read more
Language is a classic enabler of communication that sets humans apart from other living beings. And, grammar skills make anybody truly language literate. Various parts of speech are the first lesson that anybody needs to master as a language learner. So far, all this is easy to understand. What becomes difficult to understand is – … Read more