Learning. Fun. Games
When I started homeschooling, I had the impression that I was going to be my child’s instructor. I was wrong. What I’ve found is this: my job is to train my kids to take charge of their own learning. That’s what being an “independent learner” means. It’s not just a good skill for my kids […]
“Sitting down with my son to play a game involving mixed fractions, I found myself falling behind fifth-grade math. It took me five steps, and he did it in three,” Mrs. Ojo said. Taking part in online learning, participating in Google meetings with his teachers, taking on the role of a home teacher, has been […]
“Mummy are you going to take me to my favourite restaurant on children’s day” Micheal asked. One of the most special days of the year is children’s day, which is dedicated entirely to kids. It is a day that is unique and gives every child the opportunity to make lifelong memories. With the coronavirus situation […]
“I’ve worked in education my whole adult life and still struggle with being the person in charge of my child’s learning experience,” said Bukola, teacher and mother of two boys. The first thing we as parents and educators need to do is set realistic expectations with our children, their teachers, and ourselves. We can’t recreate […]
Spending more time with your child at home lets you see challenges you are not aware of. Discovering difficulties may not sound like good news, but it creates an opportunity. It gives you an idea of skills you can help your child build while you’re together. Families are coping with huge changes to routines. They’re […]
If children are not interested in studying, it is unlikely that they will put in their 100 per cent and thus, will not be able to maximize their full potential. Here are some reasons for poor grades; 1. Lack of goals: Success doesn’t just happen. It is intentional. Your child’s grade might be poor because […]
John sit down there, don’t go there, come back here is the latest routine ever since my son started his online classes from school. From running around the house while his Zoom classes is on to losing focus while learning is a challenge. I am sure as a parent you have lost count of how […]
School shutdowns because of COVID-19 has caused learning to be on hold for some and distraction for other children. Everyone is jumping into online learning to ensure learning doesn’t stop even while at home. However, there are challenges relating to the design and development of online learning, and if care is not taken, it can […]
My 14-year-old nephew out of frustration asked me one day; “Why do I even need to study Maths?” “I want to be a lawyer; I don’t think I need Maths” This reminded me of when we were younger, we were taught that if you were not doing engineering, architecture, accounting, etc., you did not need […]
As we celebrate International Women’s Day and the impact of women in the society. One of the key things to promote is gender equality. Over the years, we have role models that have fought and made waves with their works. Here are a few extraordinary women and their works: 1. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: Kuti was an […]
