Scaffolding Learning: Help Children Achieve Independent Learning

When you think of scaffolding, you envision the interim system used by construction workers to reach higher levels. However, scaffolding is also a powerful learning strategy that can help children reach new heights of learning and development.  In the context of education, scaffolding refers to the aid and guidance provided to children as they learn … Read more

 Delay Gratification for Improved Study Habits in Children

Delay gratification is a life skill which many learn as adults. This can be due to a series of mistakes and errors made. Delaying gratification is the ability to resist the temptation of an immediate reward for the sake of achieving a more significant reward in the future. This skill is essential for children as … Read more

Ways Family Business Can Help Children’s Development Skills

Parents have key roles to play in helping their children succeed by leveraging their business resources and experiences.  Family businesses have long been recognized as fertile ground for nurturing entrepreneurial spirit, fostering skill development, and shaping the next generation of leaders. These unique initiatives offer a rich environment where children have the opportunity to gain … Read more

Tips to Keep Children Engaged in Learning 

    Learning is the process of acquiring new knowledge, behaviours, skills, and values from various experiences throughout life. Learning can be infused throughout the day, not just during designated “learning” times. Children should do things like play games, puzzles, blocks, or go for walks where there are things that can grab their attention from … Read more

5 Ways to Fix a Child’s Dropping Grades

Low grades may not be the best way to describe a child’s success. But with great grades children develop healthy self-esteem. Sudden low grades can be due to some minor or major factors. However, it’s of great importance to pay attention to your child’s learning process. Oftentimes, I hear parents complain of sudden low grades … Read more

How Perseverance in Learning can help Children Excel in Academics

    Perseverance in Learning; Importance    Perseverance in learning is the process whereby children learn to manage their emotions when struggling with learning tasks. Oftentimes, it is seen as an emotional struggle, which entails that a child would have to learn to delay gratification.    Also, it’s the art of not giving up on … Read more

Simple Steps to Modelling Entrepreneurial Skills in Children 

Deon and Splendor return from school every day, take a shower, and visit the family poultry farm. Their parents set up this farm to model production, and innovations as well as develop entrepreneurial skills in them. Deon was 7 years and Splendor was 5 years, saw their visit to the poultry as fun.  One day, … Read more

Setting up Children for Success

No one begins the journey of success, without adequate preparation. Parents can set children up for success. This can only happen when parents are intentional about the success of their children. A child who can achieve success must be ready to take up responsibility. Setting your children up for success is allowing them to take … Read more

Successful Strategies for Developing Children’s Academic Self-Esteem 

Self-esteem for learning is a self-confidence you have about what you know, what you have learned, and what you are willing to learn, irrespective of what others think. Parenting Styles: Effects on Children’s Study Habits I remembered during my industrial training, I asked a certain corp member a question and he was like,  how can … Read more