Sir Ken Robinson encourages schools to cultivate creativity. His radical thinking and case for creativity are worth every minute.
Category: Education
Checklist for Parents
It’s the last few days of summer, a new academic year is beginning. After long summer holidays, it is not always easy for children to come back to study and start a new school year. Moreover, it is wrong to expect that a child will tune in to learn and concentrate on lessons from the first days of school.
Why should you create a space for kids to draw?
Humans have always used drawing to communicate complex messages. Young children approach drawings in much the same way – innocent, uninhibited and boundless!
Teach and Learn What Machines Can’t do- Jack Ma
“If we do not change the way we teach, then 30 years later we will be in trouble,” says Jack Ma in his speech at the World Economic Forum.
Toddler Life Hacks
Toddlers are at a very sensitive age for physical independence. It is natural to want to take care of them, yet sometimes giving the freedom and space to do things by themselves is a gift that not only makes them happy but also supports their overall development, confidence and sense of self.
LP Recommends: 5 Tips to Wean Your Child off the Tablet!
I think that modern parents will agree with me, that our children are spending too much time on their tablets and we have to teach them how to use their time efficiently.
15 Tips for Kids and Electronic Devices
Technology is highly integrated into our lives; we have our family and friends on Facebook, work on LinkedIn, and put our hobbies on Pinterest… It’s not surprising, that children are following our example and getting more addicted to smartphones, tablets and other gadgets.
State preschool vs. Private preschool
You’re going to reach the point when your baby is not a baby anymore. At some point, you’ll both be ready to go to school. In the Czech Republic, you have choices about where to send your child for preschool. Here are a few points to consider when choosing.
Teaching kids responsibility through games
The best way to learn is to play! And no better play can be had than games, right? The games of yesterday and today are a bit different, but they cross over easily.
Avoiding Conflict and Making Space for Developmental Activity
We all know the scene: a frustrated parent, a child that refuses to listen and do as they’re told, the fight that no-one wins. Over and over, the child who will just not stop – […]