What does typical verbal praise look like when provided to a child? Depending on the situation, it goes like this “you’re so talented”, “you’re so smart”, “you’re the best in your class”. Current research According to Dr. Carol Dweck, a renowned psychologist in the areas of motivation and mindset, these statements about a child that […]
Please note that most of the apps listed below are available in the iTunes Store, they may require subscriptions or in-app purchases. Vocabulary development (ages 2-5) Endless alphabet Write my name Tiny Hands First Words Tiny Hands What’s My Pair? Bugs and Buttons Peek-a-Boo Barn Giggle Bellies Early literacy skills (2-5) BOB Books (set 1 […]
https://www.starfall.com/h/talking-library/ – the talking library is particularly well-suited for children who are just starting out with reading, several fiction and non-fiction book titles are available for free. http://en.childrenslibrary.org – online reading resources which offers books in English and other languages http://www.abcya.com – language and math games that will engage your young reader. http://reading.ecb.org (click skip […]
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fun and easy way to teach a child to read
The tables below summarize the key characteristics of five major gifted profiles, according to Karen Rogers, author of Re-Forming Gifted Education. Intellectual Ability Domain aka “The Brain” a. Contemplation/Reflection Time: In solving a problem, a larger than expected proportion of the time is spent thinking “around” the problem rather than directly solving it. The thinker muses […]
Twice exceptional children are both gifted and present with a learning disability. Being identified as gifted and having a disability at the same time can be very confusing. These students may wonder why they are so good in one subject with require extra help with another. Heightened expectations and higher standards for achievement can become […]
Sitting down and paying attention in class is one of the major areas of concern in ADHD population. These kids are known to act “as if driven by a motor” and may simply leave their seat and start walking around the classroom. Needless to say this entails a wide range of social and academic difficulties. […]
Edible – inedible Ask the child to catch a ball if they hear you say something edible and let the ball drop if you name something inedible. Spot the difference Play it online with hidden47.com Or use a collection of printed ‘spot the difference’ challenges Name 10 objects beginning with … You may pick any […]
Slime and putty are popular viscous and squeeze toys. While playing, children have intensive dermal contact with these materials. In addition, oral exposure via hand-mouth contact can be expected. Recently, several consumer organizations raised concerns about presence of boron in toy-slime, a chemical element that has a role in reproductive toxicity. Borax is added to […]