Knowing ‘how’ to learn is just as important as ‘what’ to learn. We often talk about study techniques such as improving focus, skimming effectively, memorising new concepts, taking better notes. But today I want to address something equally crucial: How to keep yourself motivated when things get difficult, or when you feel like giving up […]
Tony Robbins says, “The quality of your life depends on the quality of your relationships.” These are 10 principles I practise daily to connect with my students and children. For 10 years as an educator and 14 years as a mother, I’ve learned a great deal about building positive relationships and meaningful, deep connections with
When students come to us for a writing assessment, some students can write two pages effortlessly on any given topic (although more than half of it is not on the topic), while others struggle to produce even three sentences with a familiar topic. The truth is some students naturally have a love for words and
appy learning Have you ever noticed that when children are happy, they remember exactly what you tell them? But when they are reluctant, upset, or resistant, very little seems to register. That is why it is often not ideal to lecture children immediately after they have done something wrong. In that moment, they are usually not in a state
Empathy helps children develop self-understanding and builds the social skills when they need to connect deeply with friends, family, and the people around them. In previous generations, many of us grew up through hardship, and in those circumstances, supporting one another was often necessary for survival. Therefore, empathy comes naturally to children. Today, however, many children
Why taking the time to to read a book still matters for our children in a world of shortcuts The reality is that not many high school students are reading books anymore. Why should they spend hours or even days reading a book when they have access to countless shortcuts? Here’s why: When your
Creativity: the skill children need more than ever in the age of AI We all know that every discovery, invention, and innovation we benefit from today began with human creativity. But not many of us know that creativity is a skill that can be developed. Like reading, writing, or problem-solving, creativity grows stronger when children
Learning is a Marathon, not a Sprint We live in a modern world where the faster, the better. We heavily rely on fast food and express delivery. We get annoyed or anxious when people don’t reply to our text or email within 10 minutes. Learning new skills or new concepts, however, need the opposite. Students remember new words and can develop their vocabulary by taking the time to look it up from the dictionary than searching for it online in one
It’s ironic that while we constantly upgrade to smarter phones, we may be getting a little less smart ourselves. Researchers have begun talking about “digital dementia,” suggesting that our generation may be experiencing a decline in memory and cognitive ability. Some reports even claim we are, on average, about 1.5 years behind where we used to
We have talked with many parents and worked with many students, number one concern is their writing skill regardless of their different age groups and backgrounds. Why is writing so important, especially in today’s world? Writing is basically a communication tool in a written form and will be used in any type of work. Writing
