A fraction is a math concept that teaches how a unit can be converted into smaller parts having equal value. When we say 1/3, it means a thing with unit value is divided into three equal parts. The beauty of fractions is that one fraction can be converted into an equivalent one by dividing or … Read more
The ability to identify phonemes, and further blend, add, subtract, delete, and modify them to sound out words is described as phonemic awareness. It is a parameter for assessing the reading skills of a child. Whether it is for reading the content on a website or in a book, this skill needs to be in … Read more
We all see small children trying to pick words from family members; that is why a home is called the first school for a child. But, is a child while imitating parents and siblings showing phonemic awareness? The answer is no. A child is admitted to a preschool or is home trained to learn to … Read more
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. How can sight words be taught with board games? Yes, it may sound weird at first, but it is quite a helpful method. Board games help develop an interest in kids and keep them indulged in learning basic skills. Let’s first acquaint … Read more
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. Christmas is the moment of celebration. It is the best time to show love and concern and have gala get-togethers. We hear these thoughts about this festival most often. But, does Christmas mean the same for people with learning difficulties like Dyslexia? … Read more
It is now a well-established fact that dyscalculia is a reality! Children suffering from dyscalculia cannot identify numbers or operational signs like ‘+’, ‘-‘, ‘x’, etc. That is why educators advocate replacing pen-and-paper practice by performing an action using manipulatives to understand numeric relationships and operations. Besides Dyscalculics, beginners of numeric operations can also get … Read more
Can we actually learn complex math functions using interactive square root games? If you are tired of dry textbooks and repetitive flashcards, looking for alternative squares and square roots games is the perfect way to break up a stressful study session. Thankfully, gamified learning makes it incredibly easy to step away from traditional worksheets and … Read more
After studying 2D figures like rectangles, squares, and other polygons, solid geometry is next in the curriculum. Solid geometry is the study of solid shapes or 3D figures. The introduction of the third dimension names solid geometry as the study of 3D figures too. Cube, cuboid, and sphere replace square, cuboid, and circle respectively. Accordingly, … Read more
Geometrical calculations are incomplete without the mention of area and perimeter. These are the basic parameters of any geometrical figure that kids ought to learn. But, if you think that compelling kids to mug up their formulae[1] can make them a measurement specialist you are quite mistaken! Changing patterns of delivering education give more focus … Read more
Calculating is a bookish act or pure arithmetic activity. Estimation is a more practical thing to do and is likely used often in real life. Unless it is about paying a sum or receiving it (where people want only the exact value), a person tends to find the approximate value or an estimate. Sometimes, estimation … Read more