Tweet It goes without saying that if we want to raise our children’s chances of success in school or later in the working world, they need to be proficient in reading. Up to grade 3, children are taught to read. However, after that, they are reading to learn. Reading then becomes the key to acquiring knowledge in other subjects such as science, geography, history etc…. Cultivating the love for reading does not start in school. It begins in the home and as parents, we must start to instill this love for reading while children are still very young. So what can parents do to cultivate a love for reading in their young children? Here are some suggestions. READ TO YOUR CHILDREN So simple to do yet many parents don’t do it because they don’t consider … Read entire article »

Tweet Education is one of the most hotly debated topics in politics at the moment. In fact, with more and more parents rightfully expecting their children to be able to build a solid future for themselves, providing them with the fundamentals required for success has indeed become vital. And yet, despite many promises to the contrary, ensuring that your child receives a high-quality education in their early years can often seem like a lottery. Unless you live in the catchment area of a fantastic school with excellent results and facilities you face the cost of moving areas or settling for a mediocre school. Often people find a sudden interest in religion so that their child can attend a faith school with a good reputation, regardless of the many problems this may … Read entire article »

Tweet Your teacher was right when he or she said that those algebra and civics classes would stay with you for life. Every day you use what you learned in school, whether it’s figuring out how much $20 will get you at the grocery store or debating politics with your in-laws. Class doesn’t end with graduation. Think about those composition skills your English teacher drilled into you. You may have rather been at soccer practice, but because of those classes, you can read and comprehend insurance policies and even present a valid argument should you come into a contract dispute with your landlord. Wondering how you understand French films even though you only studied Spanish? That’s language etymology at its best. Thanks to the knee that always bugs you when jogging, you remember … Read entire article »

Tweet These days, most parents pay an arm and a leg for tuition for their children so that they can get a better education and hence a better life when their kids grow up. While the intentions of most parents are normally very good, the sad fact is that there are many times when they simply waste money by hiring ineffective tutors or even if the tutors are good, the environment deters the child from learning well. In order to ensure that your child gets the education they need, you would need to put a few things in mind when getting such tuition services for them. Some of these measures include: Designate a proper place for tuition License: Creative Commons image source When you are paying for a tutor to come home to teach your … Read entire article »

Tweet All students have different learning styles. Some learn best by touch and feel.   Others prefer to see and hear something in order to remember it correctly.  You will learn early in your child’s education experience how they are best able to learn and retain information.  Unfortunately, they will have teachers who do not teach in the ideal style with which they are comfortable.  You may find that a student who typically likes school and does well will suddenly begin to struggle with a new teacher.  If you are concerned about your child’s learning experience, and feel they are struggling a little, you may choose to hire a tutor who specializes in the subject they are dealing with.  A tutor may also be able to tailor their lessons specifically to your … Read entire article »