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10 Common Math Errors #1 & #2

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It’s said that the best way to learn is by making mistakes. Kids in elementary school are beginning their exciting journey into learning many different things. So, mistakes are bound to take place. This article provides you with some of the most common math errors that elementary students make. So, the next time you teach your kids math, you will know which areas need the most attention and what sort of mistakes you need to look out for. Common Math Errors #1 Adding multiple numbers One of the toughest task for kids is to apply mathematical functions to multiple numbers. Most common math errors are caused due to this. Elementary students generally make a mistake while adding the more than two numbers, for example, 26, 30 and 4. While adding the numbers 26, 30 and 4, the child may get confused and put 4 in the tens place. In this case, the child confuses with the place value of the numbers and thus, get an incorrect result. Tip : Ease the child into the process. Start with ...
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Parents: 8 Back to School Pro Tips

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1. Make Homework a priority  Make homework time a daily habit. Find a quiet and consistent place at home where your child can complete his or her homework. If your child is having difficulty with his or her homework, make an appointment with the teacher sooner rather than later. 2. Prepare a study area Set up a special place at home to do school work and homework. Remove distractions. Make it clear that education is a top priority in your family: show interest and praise your child’s work. 3. Take charge of TV time  Limit the time that you let your child watch TV, and when you do decide to do TV time, make it a family affair. Talk together about what you see and ask questions after the show ends. 4. Get everyone to bed on time During the holidays, children aren’t always on a schedule, which is understandable. But, proper rest is essential for a healthy and productive school term. Help your kids get back on track sleep-wise by having them go to bed earl...
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Speaking but not spelling right!

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English language is something some people speak very well and fluently. But when it comes to writing, they find out they cannot spell some certain words they do say or feel confuse on the appropriate spelling. They often wonder, 'Is it 'there' or 'their', 'where' or 'wear'. Also, when it comes to the use of 'to' or 'too' they encounter the same issue. In words like piece, receive, weight etc, they wonder if it's 'ei' or 'ie' . I think they need the rules that can certainly help them. Here are the rules to help you use 'ie' or 'ei' when you spell. Use 'ie' but not after the letter C (example recieve is wrong while receive is right) and only when it rhymes with 'be' Use 'ei' after C and in other words that do not rhyme with 'be'. Although, important exception to the rules are friend, ancient, quiet, science and alien.
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Who makes the Child; Parents or Society ?

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Author: Arturo Zinga Parents are often blamed for the misbehavior of their children, just as much as they’re praised for their children’s success. But to what extent are parents to be held accountable for their children? What predominant factors, outside the parents, determine who the child becomes. It's a common practice in Africa for people to blame adults and fault their parenting skills as reasons for the misdemeanors of their children. Children are believed to mirror the skills, values, principles, and convictions instilled in them by their parents. As a consequence, well behaved and successful kids owe their success to their parents. For example, someone allegedly claimed (on twitter) that a man was so overjoyed by his nouveau wife’s virginity that he bought his mother-in-law a Range Rover Jeep for raising an explemary lady. This made me wonder why the mother of the lady has to be the one to take the credit for her daughter’s virginity?  Perhaps she play...
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The Roles of Parents in their Children's Education

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Although a parent’s role in their children’s learning evolves as kids grow, one thing remains constant: we are our children’s learning models. Our attitudes about education can inspire theirs and show them how to take charge of their own educational journey. Be a role model for learning.  In the early years, parents are their children’s first teachers — exploring nature, reading together, cooking together, and counting together. When a young child begins formal school, the parent’s job is to show him how school can extend the learning you began together at home, and how exciting and meaningful this learning can be. As preschoolers grow into school age kids, parents become their children’s learning coaches. Through guidance and reminders, parents help their kids organize their time and support their desires to learn new things in and out of school. Pay attention to what your child loves.  One of the most important things a parent can do is notice her child. Is he a talker...
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Solve this!

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Make great use of this summer like never before. Get your kids engaged!                   
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Ten Naija Myths

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Growing up in Nigeria is definitely interesting. Children were/are made to believe different myths for one reason or the other. Parents and the elders of the society come up with different stories for children, these myths have been passed from generation to generation. Most people still do not know if these things happen in reality or not. But people still end up saying them even as adults. Check out some of the common myths you must have grown up hearing as a Nigerian: 1. You must not sit on the mortar. Most homes have mortar and pestle as pounded yam is wildly eaten in every part of Nigeria. The mortar for its round structure could be seen as a stool and people often sit on them. Growing up, it was believed that if you sit on the mortar, your butt would swell. Many people would have known by now that this is not true. Elders probably said this for us to learn to keep the mortar clean. 2. If you beat a boy with broom, his penis would be affected. Now,  this is hilario...
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