Common Studying Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Common studying mistakes include passive highlighting, marathon study sessions, switching between subjects and digital distractions. Learners can fix these by reading actively and taking notes, studying in 20 to 25 minute blocks with 5 to 10 minute breaks, planning their subjects, switching off phones and screens, studying with a partner and taking breaks to manage exam anxiety.
How to Develop Critical Thinking Skills in Kids
Parents can develop critical thinking skills in children by encouraging creativity through art projects, playing puzzles and games, asking children to imagine solutions to real-world problems and debating opposing viewpoints. Children think more critically when they feel comfortable reasoning through problems, know there may be more than one correct answer and feel their input is respected.
Why is Reading Important?
Reading is important because it builds children’s vocabulary, spelling, communication skills, imagination, concentration and self-esteem, and helps them learn about topics that interest them. Parents can encourage active reading by reading aloud, modelling reading, offering a variety of books and asking children to retell, discuss and summarise what they have read.
Everything you need to know about improving your child’s active listening skills
Parents can improve a child’s active listening skills by rewarding good listening with praise instead of raising their voice, and by playing listening games such as Simon Says, copycat and repetition games, interactive and add-on stories, audio stories and sound identification. Signs of listening difficulties include struggling with multi-step instructions, often asking for repetition and being easily distracted.
Learning Barriers: What You Need To Know
Signs of a learning barrier include a significant drop in marks, incomplete or disorganised work, hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity and unhappiness at school. Parents should talk to the teacher, have the child’s hearing and sight tested and consult medical professionals, because identifying a learning barrier early means support can start sooner. Trust your instincts and keep communicating.
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