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
