It is very important that children while at school are able to study in a creative and stimulating environment. If a student is not interested in a topic and nothing is done to try and make the topic interesting, then little or no learning will take place. One of the major factors in providing a […]
When your teen brings home a bad report card, the first reaction by parents is usually disappointment and sometimes anger. It is important that you as a parent handle this very carefully. As a parent you need to understand your teenager and find a way to help and motivate them to improve their grades. Below […]
As parents, we all want our children to perform well in every subject and bring home an impressive report card. Unfortunately the reality is that during your child’s K-12 years there are high chances that they will obtain a few disappointing grades. How parents handle bad grades is very important as this can effect your […]
Homeschooling in America is a growing trend. At last count there were over one and a half million children being homeschooled with the predicted annual growth for this year to be 3%. If you are considering arranging for your kids to be home schooled take a look at the advantages and disadvantages listed below : […]
Math word problems are loved by a few and hated by many. A fun way of teaching math word problems is to keep it informal. Remember word problems could be applied to several real life scenarios which all seem normal until you start making them look complex with math formulas. By relating word problems more […]
In today’s world we are very aware how food and drink can affect our health. In particular if your child is expecting to write a long exam then it is a bit like a mental marathon and endurance is important. Nutritionists point out that healthy eating habits especially at this stressful time will help us […]
When students first enter your classroom it is important to initiate a few warm up activities. Importance of Warm up Set the tone for the lesson . :- An activity that is too difficult will often make students zone out. A fun activity often raises energy levels and encourages students to participate. Warm ups should […]
Kindergarten is the second place after home where children spend a maximum amount of time. It is also the place where children are not accompanied by their parents or guardians. Hence, kindergarten should be like a second home for kindergartners to learn and grow in life. There are many excellent teaching methods for kindergarten children […]
Some students are eager to come to school whilst others on the other hand tend to be reluctant about it. The later tend to actively avoid any form of activity, be it at home or in school. This trend can be spotted as early as elementary school. It is manifested in different ways, for example […]
Subtract fractions Subtract fractions game . Math multiple choice time challenge game is an exciting game for kids to test their skills very quickly. The hour glass doesn’t wait for anyone, you have a few seconds to think and select the correct answer. It is a smart mental math game to check math skills. Have fun […]