Real-world learning for children has become increasingly important in recent years. Sometimes, when it comes to educating children, we often focus on preparing them for their next school or university. We want them to be ready for their exams, so they can get into a top school and become successful adults, but what about learning to be successful in other areas of life? Luckily, there are many ways you can help your children to learn real-world skills at home.
From the moment our children start school, maths becomes an important part of their learning journey. Not every child will share the same passion or interest for maths, but those who can call themselves maths enthusiasts have endless career opportunities available for them to pursue.
The school holidays are a great time for families to spend time together and relax after a busy term. These holidays, why not introduce your children to the practice of mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging your surroundings, sensations, feelings and thoughts without letting them cause distraction or judgement. It is a skill that can be highly supportive and beneficial for children both emotionally and academically.
Reading isn’t always an easy skill for children to learn, but the benefits of reading are significant in daily life. You can help improve your child’s reading skills with these top tips.
Learning to read is a struggle for around 60% of children. A new approach, Structured Literacy, based on the Science of Reading, is proven to be the most effective way for children to learn to read.
