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8 Simple Tips for Term 2 June Exam Studying
To prepare for Term 2 June exams, parents can check that school notes are complete, create a study plan that tackles difficult work first and review the timetable as a family. A quiet study space, study methods that suit the child’s learning style, a balanced diet, 20 to 30 minute study sessions, enough sleep and practice exams also help.
2021 Term 2 June Exams – Teacher Shares Advice for Parents
Many parents have expressed frustration and uncertainty about the upcoming June exams of 2021 in South Africa. In this...
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.
What is the importance of learning through play?Â
Learning through play matters because play supports a child’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development, including language, critical thinking, confidence and creativity. Children benefit from both structured play guided by adults and unstructured free play. Parents can help by making time for play, praising effort and letting children explore at their own pace without comparing them to others.
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.
WorksheetCloud Gets a New SUPER Update
A WorksheetCloud update added superpowered avatars, a new purple colour scheme and new sidekicks, including a dragon, unicorn, wolf and llama, chosen from user suggestions. A new pet tab lets learners interact with their sidekicks at any time, as part of making studying for exams less stressful and more fun.
Competitive Studying Is The New Fortnite – WorksheetCloud Leaderboard
The WorksheetCloud Leaderboard uses friendly competition to motivate learners to study. Learners earn Knowledge Points by answering practice questions and see where they rank alongside the three learners above and below them, who are at a similar academic level. The Leaderboard resets every school term, giving learners a fresh chance to climb.