Some say that ‘to speak another language is to possess a second soul’. Now, to many of you, that might sound like some fancy, spiritual mumbo jumbo. But that’s just the point; it’s all about perspective! And when your child is able to speak another language, they gain a whole new aspect on life. We … Read More
During these uncertain times, I felt that it was fitting to share a tip that might help to motivate children to do work for parents/carers at home. In my experience, children can be more likely to produce work for their teachers than for parents. In light of this, I would like to suggest three key … Read More
Multilingual learners have the daunting task of learning the language of instruction at the same time they are learning rigorous academic content. Parents, however, can help their children be successful by developing social English and academic literacy at home even when English is not your first language. Here are some easy tips: Don’t be afraid … Read More
Being involved in sports and physical activities can be very beneficial to young children. It provides opportunities to develop physical skills, exercise, make new friends, have fun, learn to be a team member, learn about fair play, improve their self-esteem, to name but a few benefits. When signing up for a sport, it’s important to … Read More
There are 3 major rules for children, which cover almost all ways of life. As teachers and parents, we have to break the big rules into smaller rules for the children to use each day. They are: Be useful and productive. At home, this could mean things like helping to clean the house, helping to … Read More
Learning Tips: Teaching a Love of Maths by Kru Sascha. How often do you use maths in your day? Probably a lot more than you realise. Maths is everywhere: from the timer you set on your alarm clock in the morning to the pattern in the centre of the flower at the side of the … Read More
Learning Tips from Kru Michel: Reading You probably know that reading to your children 10 minutes every day is more beneficial than reading one hour twice a week. But did you know that accepting to read to your child the same book over and over is supporting his/her reading skills? When the child has memorized … Read More
Learning tips from Kru Pond: Discipline The root of the word “discipline” means “a follower” or “one who learns from a teacher”. True discipline does not rely on forcing or threatening and does not use reward or punishment because those are outside factors. True discipline means that a student follows a teacher willingly and with … Read More