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New normal, new routine

  • September 18, 2020
  • Impaq
Every parent understands the concept and value of routine – it brings comfort and consistency to children’s lives. But as...
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Smart study hacks for the exams

  • September 11, 2020
  • Impaq
Examinations can be nerve-racking and stressful. And while a little stress can sometimes serve as a strong motivator, too much...
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Field trips turn virtual

Field trips turn virtual

  • September 10, 2020
  • Impaq
It is undeniable that COVID-19 has changed life as we know it. But as every industry around the world adapts...
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Helpful tips for managing your child’s academic anxiety

Helpful tips for managing your child’s academic anxiety

  • September 2, 2020
  • Impaq
While most children experience some anxiety when it comes to their studies, particularly when it comes to assessments, some children...
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Why exercise is important for good academic results

Why exercise is important for good academic results

  • August 27, 2020
  • Impaq
Previously, we have written about why a healthy, balanced diet and getting a good night’s sleep is important for studying...
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How to help your child concentrate while studying

How to help your child concentrate while studying

  • August 21, 2020
  • Impaq
The coronavirus and the national lockdown have certainly created new circumstances for all of us and, as parents, one of...
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Skill up during lockdown: Life skills to teach your kids

Skill up during lockdown: Life skills to teach your kids

  • August 20, 2020
  • Impaq
What are the things you wish you knew when you were at university or when you moved into your first...
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A homeschool mom shares the 10 best things about homeschooling

A homeschool mom shares the 10 best things about homeschooling

  • August 14, 2020
  • Impaq
There was a time, not so long ago, when I was that parent saying, “I will never be able to...
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Parents, here’s how screen time can work in your favour

Parents, here’s how screen time can work in your favour

  • August 7, 2020
  • Impaq
Parents are often made to believe that screen time is inherently bad, but in today’s world we simply can’t escape...
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Five brain-boosting foods and drinks

Five brain-boosting foods and drinks

  • July 24, 2020
  • Impaq
Our bodies need “fuel” for every organ, and the brain is no exception. Giving our brains the right food can...
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Plastic-free July: get rid of the “Big Four”

Plastic-free July: get rid of the “Big Four”

  • July 17, 2020
  • Impaq
It’s plastic-free July, which means that for the month of July, the challenge is to eliminate single-use plastics and to...
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How to help a child struggling with (Corona Virus) anxiety

How to help a child struggling with (Corona Virus) anxiety

  • July 17, 2020
  • Impaq
We’re all on edge because of the coronavirus. Our daily lives have been disrupted, we aren’t sure what tomorrow may bring,...
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Improving the Skill of Visualisation

Improving the Skill of Visualisation

  • July 10, 2020
  • Impaq
In a previous article, the importance of the ability to visualise – a reading method which strengthens reading comprehension –...
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Studying from home: Impaq learners and parents share their tips…

Studying from home: Impaq learners and parents share their tips…

  • July 3, 2020
  • Impaq
While some schools in some provinces have recently opened, many learners are still learning at home. Some learners have taken...
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Do's and Don'ts for Making Healthy Food Choices During the…

Do's and Don'ts for Making Healthy Food Choices During the…

  • June 26, 2020
  • Impaq
With restaurants and most fast food outlets closed since the start of the national lockdown, more South Africans were cooking...
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Why sleep is important for better academic results

Why sleep is important for better academic results

  • June 19, 2020
  • Impaq
When we think of a learner getting good results in tests and examinations, we usually picture that learner cramming until...
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Five tips on how to motivate your teen during lockdown

Five tips on how to motivate your teen during lockdown

  • June 12, 2020
  • Impaq
Many teenagers are stereotyped as lazy and unmotivated children who want nothing more than to sleep in, socialise with friends...
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Fun educational activities to do with your children during lockdown

Fun educational activities to do with your children during lockdown

  • June 5, 2020
  • Impaq
Having to stay at home is hard for everyone, especially children who would otherwise be at school. When they’re not...
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Studying from home: Impaq learners and parents share their tips

Studying from home: Impaq learners and parents share their tips

  • May 26, 2020
  • Impaq
Many learners who normally attend traditional schools have temporarily become homeschoolers due to the national lockdown. While some are finding...
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Tips for studying from home during lockdown

Tips for studying from home during lockdown

  • May 19, 2020
  • Impaq
Keeping up with your studies during the national lockdown? Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooler or usually attend a traditional school,...
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Do the homework before choosing an online school

  • September 18, 2020
  • Evolve Online School
Parents and guardians considering online schooling for their children must ensure they properly vet the ability of a school to...
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New normal, new routine

  • September 18, 2020
  • Impaq
Every parent understands the concept and value of routine – it brings comfort and consistency to children’s lives. But as...
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The fourth industrial revolution is here – are your kids…

The fourth industrial revolution is here – are your kids…

  • September 16, 2020
  • Wingu Academy
The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is more than just a catchy buzzword. To understand this term, it is necessary to...
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Resources – what to look for and how to choose…

Resources – what to look for and how to choose…

  • September 15, 2020
  • Mindscape Education
In this article, we explore homeschooling resources, how to identify what you think you need versus what you actually need...
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BEST STUDY HACKS TO GET YOU THROUGH MATRIC 2020

BEST STUDY HACKS TO GET YOU THROUGH MATRIC 2020

  • September 14, 2020
  • Parenting Hub
At the best of times preparing for matric exams is one of the most stressful life experiences.  So, how are...
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Motivating your primary or high school student – 5 tips…

Motivating your primary or high school student – 5 tips…

  • September 11, 2020
  • Wingu Academy
Concerned about your child’s lack of motivation when it comes to their schoolwork? Perhaps you’ve spent many a minute pondering...
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Smart study hacks for the exams

Smart study hacks for the exams

  • September 11, 2020
  • Impaq
Examinations can be nerve-racking and stressful. And while a little stress can sometimes serve as a strong motivator, too much...
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Making the most of time: To save for education

Making the most of time: To save for education

  • September 10, 2020
  • Parenting Hub
If you’re planning to save for your child’s tertiary studies, doing so early is the best way to do it.  The...
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Field trips turn virtual

Field trips turn virtual

  • September 10, 2020
  • Impaq
It is undeniable that COVID-19 has changed life as we know it. But as every industry around the world adapts...
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Time management and timetables – how much is enough?

Time management and timetables – how much is enough?

  • September 7, 2020
  • Mindscape Education
In this article, Clair a homeschooling parent, discusses time management and timetables and how to ensure your child is getting...
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Supporting the studying child

Supporting the studying child

  • September 4, 2020
  • Parenting Hub
If having toddlers brings with it spills (of the liquid and scraped knee kind) and frazzled parents; then having children...
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International Examination boards from the United Kingdom

International Examination boards from the United Kingdom

  • September 4, 2020
  • Wingu Academy
Examination boards in the United Kingdom (sometimes called awarding bodies or awarding organisations) are the examination boards responsible for setting...
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Registering with the Department of Education – what are my…

Registering with the Department of Education – what are my…

  • September 3, 2020
  • Mindscape Education
This is a hot topic of conversation among homeschoolers and a complex issue to which MindScape Education recommends parents give considerable thought....
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Helpful tips for managing your child’s academic anxiety

Helpful tips for managing your child’s academic anxiety

  • September 2, 2020
  • Impaq
While most children experience some anxiety when it comes to their studies, particularly when it comes to assessments, some children...
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How to use a good crisis: COVID 19 and the…

How to use a good crisis: COVID 19 and the…

  • September 1, 2020
  • Evolve Online School
In my previous blog, I concluded by quoting Winston Churchill saying, “never let a good crisis go to waste”. This...
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University of Pretoria alumni innovate during times of crisis to…

University of Pretoria alumni innovate during times of crisis to…

  • August 28, 2020
  • Wingu Academy
The University of Pretoria (UP) has seen yet another EdTech start-up emerge into the South African market from its entrepreneurial...
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Why exercise is important for good academic results

Why exercise is important for good academic results

  • August 27, 2020
  • Impaq
Previously, we have written about why a healthy, balanced diet and getting a good night’s sleep is important for studying...
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Blended Learning and why parents need to pay attention

Blended Learning and why parents need to pay attention

  • August 26, 2020
  • Wingu Academy
What is blended learning? There is no single definition, but there is a general consensus that blended learning involves a...
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Grade 9's: let the 3 P’s guide you when choosing…

Grade 9's: let the 3 P’s guide you when choosing…

  • August 25, 2020
  • Parenting Hub
Choosing the subjects they will sit for during the National Senior Certificate exam three years from now is an important...
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How to help your child concentrate while studying

How to help your child concentrate while studying

  • August 21, 2020
  • Impaq
The coronavirus and the national lockdown have certainly created new circumstances for all of us and, as parents, one of...
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