12 Benefits Of Creativity In The Classroom
12 Benefits Of Creativity In The Classroom according to Sir Ken Robinson Creativity is Multidisciplinary Not only can you practice creativity through many different mediums, its benefits are applicable to…
Strategies to apply in the classroom
There is a wealth of strategies that are designed to induce, support, construct and develop understanding among learners. Let me review some of them briefly below. While reading please keep…
How can we make learning meaningful?
Is there a definition of what ‘meaning-making’ is? Well, we are not aware of a single definition, however it is agreed by all that it is the opposite of ‘rote…
Executive Function & Self-Regulation
Executive function and self-regulation skills are very important skills to gain even from early childhood because they are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and…
If I Had My Child To Raise Over Again By Diane Loomans
If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d build self-esteem first, and the house later. I’d finger-paint more, and point the finger less. I would do less…
Supporting children to develop a positive sense of themselves and others
The Early Years Foundations Stage framework promotes from an early age, children’s ability to learn about identity and culture, supporting them to develop a positive sense of themselves and others.…
Thinking differently is more important than ever before
As the world continues the struggle against the Covid-19 pandemic, Professor Jerry Lucido from the University of Southern California calls our attention on why developing a global perspective is now…
Kids want to be heard
Children want to be heard. They want to be understood. When we rush in to give our two cents – they are not going to feel heard or understood. Probably…
Helping your child at home to become an independent learner
One of the most important learning skills you can help your child to develop – along with the school – is to become an independent learner. Children who are more…
What is curiosity?
„I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” Albert Einstein What is curiosity? Well, curiosity is observed in all human beings as we play, explore and reflect in…
