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
According to Eastern philosophy, there are three forms of energy. As working parents, we use ‘Tiger energy’ most of the time: making fast decisions and meeting deadlines at work. We finish work, rush to pick up the kids, then go home and prepare dinner. And then we help with the homework. After the children go
Today, being flexible and adaptable are the most important virtues we need to have because everything is changing rapidly. People who embrace change and can adjust quickly to a new environment are the winners. Most students like to do familiar things and detect changes as a threat. However, when students learn new concepts, especially when they master
HOW TO HELP KIDS ENJOY LEARNING The biggest success of an educator is to help the students move towards independent and proactive learners. They want to learn and enjoy the process of mastering the skill. What’s better than when your students/kids ask for more worksheets when you tell them to take time off from homework during the
I’ve been listening to our amazing parents during the pandemic. Here are the common worries and frustrations with remote learning and some tips to help. 1. I’m worried my kids are falling behind: This is the most common and relevant. Some schools have great access to online learning while
Get ahead in 2019 – Summer Holiday Program The centre will again be running a Maths & English SUMMER HOLIDAY program from Monday January 21st to Friday January 25th inclusive, in preparation for the 2019 school year. The holiday programs have proven very beneficial to all those who have participated in them. The program provides an excellent
