One of our students and his dad came to us with a goal that mattered more than most: pass the GED Maths test so he could go abroad to America and finally study the course he’d always dreamed about. For him, this wasn’t just an exam. It was the one thing standing between where he […]
When we teach our students persuasive writing, there’s a popular topic: should students have homework? And what we’ve seen is very interesting. Around 70% say no, they’d argue homework adds pressure, eats into playtime and family time, and honestly, it’s boring. Only about 30% of more studious students argue it’s important. And that 30% number
Many parents call us hoping their child can feel more confident in their learning. And the struggle is a familiar one: when things get a bit more difficult or unfamiliar, kids don’t want to try. They think they’re “dumb,” that they can’t do it, and they simply don’t want to do it anymore. So how
Every child is unique. They arrive in our classrooms and homes with their own strengths, their own way of seeing the world, their special talents waiting to be discovered. And it is essential for educators and parents to honour and hone that individuality. When we recognise and nurture each child’s strength, we bring out their
In a world that changes faster than any textbook can keep up with, the most powerful gift we can give our children is the love of learning itself. No one can say with certainty what careers will exist in 20 years, or exactly which skills will matter most. But as educators and parents, we can
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
