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When they are on school holidays at home probably the last thing your kids want to do is learn something. However, they could spend a little time each day learning computer coding. It requires almost no time at all to learn and there are programs that make this seemingly adult …

Learning during lockdown has been a challenge for many families over the past few months. However, for assisted learning students, who require additional attention and support, the return to school has been cause for great relief. “Most parents and guardians who had to support their children with online learning during …

Pearson South Africa has created Survival Guides as a resource to support teachers and learners in the process of making up for the lost time and successfully finish the 2020 school curriculum before the year ends. Reggie Mokotsi, Executive Head of Learning Resources at Pearson South Africa, says the lockdown …

Starting primary school is a big milestone for parents and young children alike. Many parents worry that their children won’t cope and that their child may not be well prepared for primary school. Ways To Prepare Your Preschooler For Primary School Chat To Your Child’s Preschool Teacher If you have …

Small children have the ability to soak up information. This is how they learn so much so fast and makes early childhood education an essential and important experience. It can literally help to shape their lives. The fact that it can have such an impact on knowledge, confidence, and social …

The temptation to do it all as if it is possible to maintain the pace and volume of contact education remotely must be resisted, an education expert says. “As educators adapt to teaching remotely and online, there may be an attempt to mimic what a school day would normally look …

Pearson is delighted to announce the launch of Quikik. Quikik is a new maths learning app designed for kids aged 10-14, and their parents who might need some help in teaching math concepts in a productive way for them to learn at home. Quikik is the latest product to be …

Worksheetcloud launches free online lessons for grades 3 to 7, offering learners up to three live-streamed online lessons per day from Thursday 2 April, during the national lockdown.  Subjects covered initially will be Mathematics, English and Natural Science, with more grades and subjects added over time. To join a live …

Given the current worldwide COVID-19 outbreak, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared that a nationwide lockdown will be implemented for 21 days as coronavirus cases rise. The sudden upheaval of COVID-19 disruptions is pushing many South Africans into full time online teaching and learning for the first time. This urgent learning need is leading to increased usage …

Your child may only be in primary school now, but you need to prepare your child for college long before your child starts high school. The earlier you start preparing the better the chances of your child being able to go to college. If you leave your preparations too late …

Is your child’s teacher saying that they have a keen interest in computers? Or is your child spending most of their free time alone with a computer? If yes, this may be signs that you are parenting a future tech-savvy and you should help them hone this interest and pursue …

We all want our children to become successful and to do good in school. Many parents may overstep when it comes to homework. But by doing your child’s homework for them you’re not doing them any favours. There’s a reason why children get homework and by doing it for them, …

With the rising unemployment statistics and work opportunities becoming more and more scarce in modern times, it is essential to have the right skills when you’re looking to enter the international business world and one of those crucial skills that can better your chances at landing a favorable position is …

There are a lot of good things our children learn at school, but as parents, we’re teachers too. Many of us may worry that mainstream schools don’t allow enough personal attention or individuality – and that they don’t sufficiently connect real life with learning. Should you consider an alternative education …

With the recent advancements in the IT sector and with the dynamic nature of this sector, the essence of certifications has gone very high. If you are looking for a job or want a promotion, then the most important thing to be done is getting the right skills as well …

It may sound cliché, but children hold the future of the world in their tiny hands. The way they’re shaped today will determine what humanity’s state will be like in the next century. Reading is one way to open up their imagination and instill hope that they can be anyone …

Children are easier to motivate yet hard to excavate. Yes, there are kids who are unaware of their capacities due to the competitive surroundings, while on the other hand there are kids who are aware of their potentials yet are unable to find the driving force. To motivate a child …

A scholarship is financial aid that is given to a scholar to further their education. A scholarship is not a loan, and therefore does not need to be repaid. It is awarded based on certain criteria which usually reflect the values of the donor. Since a scholarship does not need …

School is a necessity and usually a legal requirement. However it is only compulsory for your child to start pre-primary in the year they turn 5; providing this is before the 30th June. Unfortunately if you wait until this age to send your child to school you may find that …

Mathematics might be fascinating for many of us. We love the numbers and calculations. However, a few find it technical and complicated. They find it hard to solve some common problems. Even some adults are not comfortable with math. Just imagine what will happen if you try to teach math …