Somewhere towards the end of February in 2020, when COVID outbreak finally started to strike fear in the minds of people globally, the world switched to virtual mode of living i.e. staying indoors and not stepping outside unless necessary. This led to the birth of online education to ensure continuity in education. Now, the question which stands before us is - can online classes for kids replace traditional learning which used to happen at schools and learning centres? The answer is yes. There may be several doubts revolving around the efficacy of online learning, but it is worth it if you give it a shot.   And to help you make up your mind, we are sharing some of the major online learning advantages:   ●      Ensures safety amidst pandemic: The first and foremost advantage is that online learning allows your kids to continue their education from the safety of their own homes. No going out means higher safety from the virus. All your kids need to ...

  Kumon early childhood education programmes, be it for English or Math, both work the same way: 2 days a week at Kumon learning centre and homework for the rest of the non-centre days. This, as explained in most articles about Kumon learning programmes help reinforce the lessons taught at the centre - and allows the students to practice. Kumon at home worksheets are very useful for kids. The time is utilized in establishing a routine, developing proper study habits and creating lasting motivation. Now, the process can be a bit easier, or, to say simply, the chances of the Kumon programme to be a success for the kid can be higher if the parents (given they have a higher amount of interaction with kids while they are at home) get involved and support the child at home. Since some of you reading this article are new to Kumon, you might not be aware or would want some ideas/ tips on how to help your kids during the non-centre days. Keeping that in mind, we’ll share a few tips tha...

  The American philosopher and educational expert John Dewey expounded a hand down “learning by doing” theory which emphasis on the need of progressive education and the importance of creating a productive environment for kids to adapt and learn. Gathering the pieces from Dewey’s understanding, Simon Frazer university derived a cognitive meaning of experiential learning as  “the strategic, active engagement of students in opportunities to learn through doing, and reflection on those activities, which empowers them to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical endeavours in a multitude of settings inside and outside of the classroom”.  Educational experts worldwide have observed that this hand-on-approach has benefitted millions of kids. So, to familiarize you about why learning by doing is the best way of learning English we are listing the strengths of the theory below:   STRENGTHS:     1. Allows kids to Organize and refin...