In the world of ipads, youtubes, disneys and everything else in between, how can we as parents and teachers keep children interested in learning? How can we build and nurture a desire for learning? How can we help our children cultivate a learning habit from an early age, one that will serve them all their lives? Since there is no one-size-fits-all answer to these questions, especially when it comes to children’s learning paths, I keep testing out new educational tools and resources that make learning fun and leaves children wanting more. My latest discovery is SplashLearn.  SplashLearn ..read more

Kids have a natural sense of curiosity and with the right incentive, getting them excited about science should be fairly easy. Science activities are a great exercise for the brain while also helping kids build the essential problem-solving skills which they will need every step of the way. So I am always on the lookout for ways to spark students’ interest and get them involved in science experiments. This is how I came across the 3M Young Scientist Challenge.  What is the 3M Young Scientist Challenge? The 3M Young Scientist Challenge is a highly acknowledged science competition specifically ..read more

As a mother  and a teacher, finding time to do it all is a constant struggle. Technology is continuously evolving and making every aspect of our lives more convenient. Why should education be any different? Actively Learn makes teaching simpler and more engaging and interactive for students through their digital curriculum. They provide thousands of assignments and texts that students can interact with for every subject. Their digital curriculum is interactive, providing students with videos and relevant questions throughout their readings to help enhance their studying.   Actively Learn striv ..read more

As a parent of two and an elementary school teacher, I know firsthand the challenges students face when trying to study new subjects and basically learning anything new. Quite often we don’t know where to start and how to tackle the subject to easily digest and remember the material. This can be frustrating, however it is completely natural, since the learning skill is not innate. But it is also not unique to a select group of talented people. Just like any other skill, students need to master the skill of learning which will then ensure they feel comfortable taking on new subjects in school a ..read more