Many students find learning easy They understand their teacher, enjoy their lessons and know how to do their homework. They might grumble about their work but don’t get stressed. They know how to learn. But for some kids learning is a struggle. They find it difficult to know what they need to do and how […]
I am not a great baker but the other day I decided to bake a cake. It has been years since I had last baked anything. I had to think about what I had to do. First I had to remember the ingredients. Flour, yes, sugar, yes, eggs, yes, anything else? Ah yes, butter and
Summer is here. Kids are having fun. School seems far away. So why should you be thinking about it now and why should you be working out what your child needs to succeed? Because summer is the perfect opportunity to reflect on your child’s past year of schooling and make some plans for the upcoming
Check the basics When I was young I thought that my cousin was stupid. Long journeys were tedious and we didn’t have the distractions that an iPhone offers. To pass the time my cousin and I would play ‘I Spy’. I am sure you know the game. One child says – ‘I spy with my
Is your child ready for kindergarten? Do you know how to give your child a head start on learning ? What if I told you that there are a few simple steps that you can use right now to make sure that your child is not only ready for kindergarten but that he or she
Patricia’s 6 year old son was lively and had many friends but he didn’t like school. Each morning he hated having to get ready for school. Patricia checked for the usual suspects – was he being bullied? – did he dislike his teacher? – was he lazy? – but nothing seemed to fit the bill.
