Understanding Dyscalculia in Children
Dyscalculia in children my be less well know, but its effects can be just as devastating as that of its more famous cousin: Dyslexia. Where Dyslexia is a reading disability, Dyscalculia is a maths disability. It makes it difficult for kids to comprehend number and quantity concepts like bigger and smaller. Maths symbols may be […]
The sequence in which Early Numeracy Skills develop
Numeracy skills help us navigate important everyday tasks such as shopping, cooking, understanding sports scores and even travelling. But before we can start teaching children formal maths concepts at school, we need to first make sure that they have a solid foundation of early numeracy skills. Rote counting is the first step in numeracy development: […]
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Matters
Emotional intelligence is often more important than book smarts when it comes to being successful in life. IQ is a measure of how well someone might reason about the world. While emotional intelligence – or EQ for short – is about how well we understand our own and others’ reactions to the world. Being able […]
How to raise an emotionally intelligent child
An emotionally intelligent child is far more likely to achieve success in life than a child who struggles to manage his emotions. Here are some tips on how you can help your child develop his emotional intelligence. Hear and feel it Acknowledge your child’s feelings and empathise with them, even if you can’t do anything […]
