Discussions about the education industry.

How to Teach a Child to Read

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Learning how to read is one of the biggest obstacles for any child to achieve, especially for those who are learning English as a second language. Many spend good money for private tuition, extra lessons, fancy reading gadgets to try and speed…

What are the Best Kindergarten Reading Books?

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What are the best Kindergarten reading books on the market now? This is a question I get asked the most when explaining to a parent why consistent reading of easy text is essential to develop their reading ability and fluency. Despite books…

Free Kindergarten CVC Worksheets (2023)

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Finding reliable worksheets are not easy to come by, especially free kindergarten CVC worksheets. Most websites that provide these kind of services tend to have a large watermark on the page or lack in quality. So why keep looking? Here…

Teaching with a Face Mask

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With the coronavirus lock downs easing off, recently I had the experience of teaching with a face mask on. Though the question that it poses, is it viable to actual wear one while teaching? Health Benefits We all know why we wear a face…

Coronavirus: Back to Normality?

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Hong Kong just announced their plan to ease back into normality caused by the coronavirus. Will everything go back to normal? For myself, I was one of the lucky ones to have a job during the pandemic. ZOOM has been a great experience but…

The Differences Between Home and Classroom

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As I sit in my empty classroom, I noticed there are many differences between home and here. When you closely look at the layout of the classroom, you understand that it is filled with objects that facilitates a young learners mind. If you put…

Coronavirus: Can Teachers Last?

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Since the beginning of February, teachers have found themselves in a predicament because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Recently, a teacher from a school I used to work for came out to the press regarding his situation. He highlighted the mistreatment…

Learning English at Home

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With the world being on self-isolation, the demand for learning English at home has increased considerably. Schools are doing their best to provide a service that is accessible and efficient online, but it cannot replicate the results from…

Is Online Teaching Viable?

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The coronavirus has caused schools across the world to close down for the time being but is online teaching a viable option? The demand for extra learning is more than ever. Parents need an alternative and accessible method for their child…

Teaching Routine at Home

How should we set a teaching routine at home? The coronavirus has locked down many countries, suspending schools until the virus is contained. Parents are under immense pressure to try and facilitate their child's day with little resources.…

Understanding and Managing Separation Anxiety Through Home Practice

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Separation anxiety is a natural, albeit often deeply unsettling, psychological condition where an individual experiences excessive fear or worry about separating from home or from people to whom the individual has a strong emotional attachment.…

What Makes a Good Teacher?

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What makes a good teacher? Over the last 4 years, I have seen and trained many different kinds of teachers. You can tell almost instantly who will become a successful teacher because of their character. Personality A person with personality…

Success of a Lesson Plan

Does the success of a lesson depend entirely on the plan? The teaching and learning environment for students should be carefully thought out in a lesson plan. A clearly outlined lesson plan should outline the aims and objectives of the lesson.…

Technology Integrated Within the Curriculum

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To what extent do you think technology may be integrated within the curriculum for young learners aged between 4 to 6 years? With the current times, technology is constantly evolving that can provide endless streams of learning options for…

The Role of Music in Enhancing the Curriculum

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The role of music in enhancing the curriculum has proven to be effective for many teachers. Music can benefit the classroom as it is a method for students to make movement. Young learners need brain breaks which is essential to their learning…