Learning math is about understanding numbers, patterns and problem-solving. Pupils develop these essential skills at school and with the help of their parents at home. Math is an integral part of learning for pupils in the early years because it provides vital life skills. Math helps pupils solve problems, measure and develop their spatial awareness, … Read more
We have previously written our first article about Grade 3 milestones. The article looked at what Grade 3 children would learn each term regarding their listening and speaking. Today we will cover the term-by-term progress they will make in their phonics and reading. Let’s look at each term’s emphasis on content and skills acquired and … Read more
Audiblox exercises are designed to overcome learning challenges. Introduced in 1970, schools worldwide have used this to improve their student’s cognitive memory skills. Audiblox is an excellent example of enhancing memory skills. Studies have stated that weak underlying cognitive skills, including concentration, perception, memory and logical thinking, account for most learning difficulties. Specific cognitive exercises … Read more
Holidays are for rest, relaxation, family time and celebrations. But children often struggle to get back into a school routine after a long break. Learning does not have to stop when school closes. You can help make learning fun over the holidays without your kids knowing it! These quick tips will help your child get … Read more
We have written several articles already about the progress that children will make in their schooling. We have looked at Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 2 milestones. The focus has been on two main areas of schooling: English reading and writing, and progress in Mathematics. We now continue with English Grade for Grade 3’s. … Read more
ADHD is real! Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a very real condition. Over one million South African adults have the condition. As many as 1 in 20 South African school children have ADHD. This is the same as the figure seen in school children in the European Union. The worldwide consensus: ADHD is a … Read more
“Remedial learner” is a label that many do not appreciate. However, it is a term that encapsulates the challenges faced by just over 14% of learners. Schools for slow learners need to be equipped to assist with these challenges. Remedial learners could have normal intelligence. Some even have above-average intelligence. Despite this, they need extra … Read more
Every holiday means a break in routine for kids. This is a good thing, as the children get to recharge and reset for the next phase in their schooling. But getting ready to go back to school is important. Moving from holiday-mode to school-mode can be made smoother with these few tips. For children with … Read more
Learning loss is a real phenomenon. It occurs when students take an extended break from school. Forgetting how to do maths is more prevalent than reading setbacks. This can be even more damaging for remedial students. They are often already behind their peers. Seeing they have fallen further behind when returning to school can be … Read more
Parental Involvement: The Key to Remedial Success There is a factor in a child’s academic achievement that has been shown to be more important than many other factors. It is more important than a student’s socio-economic factors. It is more important than the school that a child attends. It is even more important than the … Read more