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Classrooms are full of useful tools. Why not have some of those tools at home? This is a list of some of the most useful math manipulatives to assist students when they are at home. Moreover, one may use visual learning methods to teach theit child math.

This year has been a difficult one for lots of reasons. Rising numbers of parents and caregivers have been homeschooling their children, whilst working full-time jobs in the midst of a global pandemic and this has added new unprecedented strains and stresses. It has also meant that caregivers have had to be adaptable and creative about the way they educate their children.

Communication and interaction with others are facilitated by social skills, which include gestures, body language, and personal appearance. Understanding how we communicate with people, the messages we convey, and how we may modify communication strategies to make our communication more efficient and successful is essential to developing social skills. Establishing and building children’s social skills can help kids create objectives for themselves and build healthy connections with others. Keep reading to find out which strategies to use to perfect the social skills of your little one!

As we get ready to embark on a new school year, the topic of closing learning gaps caused by the pandemic has been buzzing throughout the educational world. Thanks to standardized test scores from around the country, educators and parents know that online learning has taken its toll. Thankfully, there are many strategies to use for teachers and parents who are helping their kids get caught up. Keep reading to learn about personalized learning, and strategies to differentiate lessons to reach the needs of all students!

Today’s kids have a lot on their plates, but what can teachers and parents do to lessen their stress at school? Mindfulness is a practice that many adults utilize to focus more on the present and to become more self-aware of their emotions. Did you know that kids could do this, too? Keep reading to discover more about mindfulness in the classroom and learn three strategies to incorporate it into your kids’ school day or learning routine at home!

Talking to your child but he seems inattentive and doesn’t respond can be quite irritating for the parents. How do we know if a child is ignoring us or has any difficulty listening? Talking to your child but he seems inattentive and doesn’t respond can be quite irritating for the parents. At times, you’ll yell at your child to turn the volume down of the program they are watching or games they're playing. However, have you ever asked yourself if the behavior is related something else? Is it Selective Hearing? Hearing difficulties?

The summer is drawing near, and after a year of learning at home, you and your kids may be struggling with fresh new ideas for play. But what if we told you to just go to the nearest bookshelf and pick up your child’s favorite book? Sometimes the best ideas for playful activities can be inspired by those that are unrelated to games. Read this article to discover how to use early learning books to inspire your child’s play and find the best titles and activities to fill your little learner’s time and mind!

Outside of Netflix’s smash hit, The Queen’s Gambit, most folks haven’t heard of television shows or movies about chess. After all, chess might not seem as popular in our culture as it once was. But what better way to encourage your child and motivate him or her to continue playing than by watching inspirational chess movies for kids?  While they might not be widely known, there are high-quality films available that are also family-friendly, many of which are available to stream for free! Keep reading to find 5 fantastic films about chess that you and your child will want to watch together!

Today we have a talk with Hyan Min. He’s a husband and father of one, living in Korea. He works in private equity and is a venture capitalist who takes great pride in ensuring his daughter is well equipped for her future. We’re very interested to learn about what life is like raising a daughter in Korea as well as the challenges faced in the education system particularly surrounding the English language. 

“My student can read every word in this book, why does his teacher say it is too hard?” As a teacher this is a phrase we hear every year. When it comes to a student’s ability to understand or comprehend a book there is a lot more than just being able to pronounce all the words. The gold standard of reading is reading fluency.