Choosing Mathematics & Mathematical Literacy – everything you need to know
In our blog series, we will be exploring the various subjects offered by Impaq in the FET Phase (Grades 10 […]
How to support your family during a crisis
What is a crisis? Crises are pronounced adverse life events typically accompanied by some type of loss. A crisis can
Put a pin in using plastic this July
Plastic is part of our everyday lives. And while it is undoubtedly convenient, it is unfortunately very detrimental to the
Homeschool like a pro with Impaq
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyone’s lives, perhaps none more so than parents. Mothers and fathers who were once accustomed
Choosing Agricultural Sciences & Agricultural Management Practices – everything you need to know
In a brand-new blog series, we will be exploring the various subjects offered by Impaq in the FET Phase (Grades
Helpful tips for moving when homeschooling
Moving home is said to be one of the most stressful life events, ranking alongside divorce, loss of employment, and
Homeschooled celebrities who found success
There is a lot of stigma surrounding homeschooling, with many people considering homeschooled children to be strange, anti-social outcasts. However,
Choosing Dramatic Arts – everything you need to know
In a brand-new blog series, we will be exploring the various subjects offered by Impaq in the FET Phase (Grade
Supporting your child’s emotional intelligence development
Emotional intelligence (also known as ‘emotional quotient’), briefly summarised, refers to a person’s ability to recognise emotions in themselves and
The art of destressing: Ways to help your child unwind
Like adults, children struggle with stress. And, like adults, children respond differently to stress depending on their age, personalities, and
Setting boundaries with your teenagers
It’s a well-known cliché that the teenage years are some of the hardest for both parent and child, and there
You’ve got a friend in me
Friendship is essential at almost every age, and making friends is an important developmental goal for children. In fact, making
Benefits of playing games with kids
Children of all ages learn through engaging with many different forms of media, including games. Games include board games, video
A year in lockdown: How perspectives on homeschooling have changed
Reflecting on the last 365 days of lockdown in South Africa, it’s clear that education has undergone immense changes that
Impaq can help you make the switch to full-time homeschooling
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted all aspects of human life. It has made people across the globe think differently about
How to support a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder: tips and strategies
After receiving an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, it can be overwhelming for the parents or caregivers of an autistic
Autism 101 – what is it and what should you look for?
What is autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of developmental disorders that impair a person’s ability to communicate
Video games: good, bad, or both?
Although lockdown restrictions have been eased, many parents are still choosing to keep their children at home for safety reasons.
How important is it to revise your work regularly?
We talk about learning sciences as something that has appeared recently or is new to the educational world – this
The benefits of art therapy for children
“Art is a place for children to learn to trust their ideas, themselves, and to learn what is possible.”– MaryAnn
You don’t need to be a teacher to homeschool: former teachers share their tips
While most public schools opened this week, many parents are still rightfully concerned about sending their children back to school.
The future is female – women in STEM in South Africa
When people think of science, technology, engineering, or maths, they tend to think only of bespectacled old, bearded men. The
What to do when your teen wants to start dating
The prospect of your child wanting to date is a little unnerving – what if they get hurt, are manipulated,
Multigrade teaching made easy
In most mainstream schools, teachers tend to teach one subject to one grade – which generally consists of learners of
Helping your child set goals for the new year
It’s a new year and, for many, that means New Year’s resolutions. Children don’t necessarily need resolutions – after all,
Impaq: Your guide to homeschooling in 2021
The continued surge of coronavirus cases in South Africa has many parents rightfully concerned about sending their children back to
How to foster resilience in children
Our children have been through a very tough year having to deal with unforeseen circumstances and having to adapt to
Three R’s to focus on during summer
(Almost) everyone is familiar with the three R’s of education: reading, ‘riting (writing), and ‘rithmetic (arithmetic). As an undoubtedly challenging
Homeschooling in 2021? Here’s how to prepare
As the year is ending off, many of us are letting out a long sigh of relief. There is, however,
A parent’s role in exam prep: the do’s and don’ts
I think we all agree that this year has been the most challenging yet for our children, especially when it
