Studies show that children who excel in school don't necessarily have higher IQ's. What they do have is curiosity. This fuels their desire to learn more about the world, ask questions, read, and engage in classroom discussions. They don't hate school and they won't just give in minimum work just to pass. Building curiosity starts at home, and the good news is that its' not … [Read more...] about How to develop your child’s curiosity
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5 Smart Ways to Use TV to Teach your Child
Television is here to stay, and parents can choose to deal with it in one of three ways: hate it and see it as an enemy, use it as a default babysitter, or manage it and make it one of many powerful teaching tools. Like any machine, television is not good or bad, per se. It's all in how you use it and your attitude towards it. Here are some smart ways to use television so … [Read more...] about 5 Smart Ways to Use TV to Teach your Child
3 fun (and easy) science experiments you can do at home
One of the best ways to encourage your child's curiosity and love for learning is to do fun and simple science experiments at home. These experiments can help make the textbook theories come alive, and even motivate them to learn more about a topic that's suddenly way cooler than they thought! Plus, the materials are easy to find—you probably have them all in a drawer … [Read more...] about 3 fun (and easy) science experiments you can do at home