Top Product Picks for Your Baby
Everyone will agree that babies are special beings and they deserve to be spoilt. To help you make informed choices when shopping to spoil your baby, we put together three of our favourite picks.
Bringing art to life- 3 Traits every art teacher should have
How do we create the next generation of innovative artists? Through all our amazing art teachers across the globe! It’s not
The importance of reading at home
Of all the important learning activities we can do with young children, reading probably trumps the rest. The importance of elementary literacy skill development has been well documented. In reality, early literacy influences every aspect of learning and thinking. As the organization, ProLiteracy states, “Every important social issue is impacted by low literacy.” Decades of research shows the direct correlation between early literacy skills and long term student success. Shockingly it is said that “students not reading well in third grade are four times more likely to drop out” (Students First, Statistics about Education in America). In most curricula, children learn to read and receive reading instruction in the foundation phase. Hereafter they are expected to read to learn. Therefore, it is imperative that children be afforded every possible support to ensure early reading success.
Tips for Travelling with Your Toddler
My husband and I travelled with our two-year-old on a long-haul flight to London. Having bought a seat for our restless bundle of energy was, in our case, the best thing ever. Eleven hours plus on our laps would have been too much to handle. We very quickly learnt what to do and what NOT to do.
21st Century Teaching – A Gateway to Curiosity
Lifting students learning in a school is a collaborative effort. It requires team effort, both at school and at home. It has become evident that with the current economic demands, parents find themselves overcommitted, not by choice, but the need to provide for their families. Hence, social growth is neglected and thus the school environment becomes the essential feeder of the curious minds.
INTRODUCING NERF FORTNITE – THE ONLY WAY TO PLAY FORTNITE IN REAL LIFE
Calling all NERF Nation fans, gear up and get ready as NERF FORTNITE hits South Africa. Hasbro has teamed up
GOOD NUTRITION FOR TEENS
Garbage in – garbage out? What are we feeding them? Good nutrition is of paramount importance for teenagers. Teens who do not eat correctly are more likely to be overweight, lack energy and enthusiasm and perform poorly at school.
Review: Oh So Crafty
Oh so crafty has brought upon the newest and improved form of art for children, diamond painting! Diamond painting is
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Creative expression allows children to express their feelings and emotions. It allows them freedom to articulate and express their thoughts – to think critically. Creative expression can be many things – it can be painting, dancing, fantasy play, drama, singing, crafts, building with blocks and making music.
Changing Your Baby’s Room To A Toddler’s Bedroom
As you watch your baby develop into a toddler and their personality starts to take shape, you might want to change a few things in their room. Changing a baby’s room to a toddler’s room can be easier than starting afresh. Let your toddler’s personality guide you in choosing a theme and then decorate accordingly.
WHAT IS INQUIRY BASED LEARNING?
One need only watch a young child spending a day at the beach to realise how fundamental curiosity is as a core trait in natural learning. Feeding the desire to delve into discovering things should be at the centre of all of our planning as teachers of learners of all ages. In a constantly changing world, preparing individuals for future careers is a moot point so we re-focus our efforts on skill, creativity and versatility in a yet unknown landscape in which they will spend their lives.
BE A SMART PARENT AND RAISE VICTORIOUS KIDS
From the start, kids are faced with the need to achieve. There are waiting lists to get into pre-school and from there, pressure to not only do your best, but rather ‘be the best’ throughout formal schooling. This all leading to tough competition for the limited spots available at a university. To address this, ambitious parents, who want what’s best for their offspring, are investing huge amounts of time and money to ensure their child has every advantage.
The Big Question: Should Cellphones Be At Camp?
Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to get off their phone? Or delayed responses because they need to answer a text? Welcome to a world where toddlers have tablets and teenagers are iMessaging on the latest iPhone. A break from the digital world is the goal of our camp, to be able to revel in adventure, friendships, and personal growth. Most camps do not include cellphones on their packing list, and the reason is simple: cellphones take away from the camp experience.
Parents need to be happy too
In a world where life seems to keep us spinning in a never-ending vortex of fast-paced, pressured parenting, crushing bills and overwhelming expectations, Cindy Glass, Owner and Co-Founder of Step Up Education Centre says, “Parents, it seems, have lost their ability to see themselves as also worthy of happiness, peace and fulfillment. Parents seem hard-wired in continuing old patterns of parental-martyrdom (yes, there is such a thing) and parenting is tougher than ever. Parents tend to be their own biggest critics with feelings of not being good enough, not having enough time, not being organized enough, not having as much energy as one another – the list, unfortunately, does go on and on!” She adds that parents have all but forgotten that they are deserving of all the things that they want for their children – love, purpose, acknowledgment, happiness, fulfillment and peace!
Decorating Your Baby’s Room
Are you planning to decorate your baby’s room? Is that a YES? Here are a few pointers to help make your experience enjoyable.
10 smart ways to empower your daughter
We want our girls to have every opportunity to become strong, successful women. How we treat them in childhood has a huge role to play. Find out how you can boost your daughter’s confidence and empower her to be amazing!
Perfectionism can be self-destructive
Mfundo (not his real name), a grade 1 learner, was struggling at school. His distraught parents explained that he was
Review: Happy Yosh
Helping your child to understand their emotions and what emotions are from a young age is imperative to the healthy
Art is Fundamental
What is art? Art is the “expression or application of human creative skill and imagination” thus may be brought through
Review: Chicco Bath Temperature Indicator & Bath Thermometer
Bath Temperature Indicator The Chicco Bath Temperature Indicator is a wonderful device that can be used to not only measure
ALLOWANCE AND BUDGET FOR TEENS
Children and teenagers have to be shown and taught how to deal with money. We are advised that, “The love
Review: Chicco Thermo Distance Thermometer
Certainly the worst part about winter starting and the chill in the air is the sick kids! As a parent,
Five ways to prevent a red, chapped nose this winter
A red, chapped nose is one of the more visible side-effects of colds and flu, for children and adults. Here’s
Restore, Revitalize, Revive: Vit-C Shower is here to reawaken your senses!
The provision of a constant, clean supply of municipal water is a necessity that underlies modern infrastructure – ensuring that
The wonderful gift of boredom in children
Never in the history of mankind have we been so bombarded by technology in the form of cellphones, tablets and
Plan to stay warm and save money this winter
Thinking ahead will often save you money. Last-minute decisions or leaving things until they become a crisis generally don’t. It’s
GRADE 9 SUBJECT CHOICES – MORE OPTIONS REQUIRE GREATER THOUGHT
Grade Nine learners will soon have the exciting task of selecting the subjects they want to pursue for the next
Life After Camp: 3 tips for a smoother re-entry home
There are a gazillion articles with tricks and tips on sending your child to camp; how to pack for your child
How to build a relationship of trust
Trust is at the core of all positive human relationships. This is according to Cindy Glass, Owner and Co-Founder of
Prepare now to study abroad in 2020
Matrics who want to study in the United States and United Kingdom next year need to start preparing for their
