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Preschooler

October 4

The Harm That Happens When You Do Your Child's Homework

The parents' compulsion to help kids with homework has definitely increased with online classes.

Let me start with a disclaimer. I come from a progressive school, and our homework does not equal the amount of work other schools with more traditional setups give. But I hope that teachers from trad schools are carefully considering workloads and
Preschooler

September 19

No Homework Policy in PH Schools

Many still agree that kids need homework, but the amount should be taken into consideration.

Last month, House Deputy Speaker Evelina Escudero filed House Bill No. 3611, which seeks to establish a no-homework policy for Kinder to Grade 12 students in both public and private schools. The bill also proposes that children not be required to bring home textbooks “to prevent the
Preschooler

August 29

Benefits of No-Homework Policy

Homework itself isn’t bad; it depends on the quality and quantity of tasks assigned to kids.

Two bills that propose a no-homework policy for students in kindergarten to senior high school have been submitted in the House of Representatives (HOR). House Bill No. 3883 seeks to prohibit teachers in elementary and high schools to give assignments on weekends,
News

August 29

DepEd Supports No-Homework Bill

Ahead of the passing of House Bill No. 3611 into law, the DepEd is already setting guidelines on homework for elementary students

The Department of Education (DepEd) supports the no-homework bills already filed at the House of Representatives, and will soon issue guidelines aligned to it, even if these are yet to become law. House Bill No. 3611, which gives directive to the Department of Education
Preschooler

August 12

After-School Routine Importance and Examples

Children benefit greatly from routines!

A lot has been said about how children benefit from routines. Bedtime routines, for instance, can help parents get their kids ready for bed without any power struggles. After-school routines can be great for helping children finish schoolwork when they get home
News

June 22

DedEd, DICT Warns Schools, Parents on Using Social Media For School

Government agencies are set to provide specific guidelines regarding the use of social media for school-related projects and homework

Earlier in June 2019, the Department of Education (DepEd) released a reminder that it prohibits the use of social media in class projects, according to a report by ABS-CBN News. The announcement comes after the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
Home

June 6

Study Desk Organization Tips

An ideal study space should be situated in a quiet and distraction-free area, well-lighted, and organized.

An organized, well-planned out study area can do wonders in helping kids maximize the time they spend studying at home. Here are six ways to make sure your child’s study desk or space is a place where he can learn, focus, and
Preschooler

April 30

Homework Help: How to Get Your Child to Do It Independently

Avoid "wartime" at home when it's time for your child's assignment.

One of my least favorite things to do is homework — not mine, but my child's. Okay, don't get me wrong. I never once actually did it myself, but when you have a preschooler who sometimes even forgets to write down notes,
Preschooler

September 19

7 Homework Strategies to Make Your Kids Study Smarter, Not Harder

Make homework a stress-free time for both parent and child.

If homework is a battle that you fight with your kids every day, then perhaps it’s time to revisit your strategy to make accomplishing homework less frustrating for both you and your child.Two key techniques you can work on are establishing clear
Big Kids

September 15

How to Tutor Your Child Without Spoon Feeding Them

Here are the ways to deal with your child’s homework — without providing her with all the answers!

From the moment he entered his first class in preschool, you have carefully watched and supported your child as they develop and advance their education. From packing her lunches and preparing her school bags, to helping her with their school assignments, each
Big Kids

August 21

19 Homework Blunders That Prove All Kids Are Smart (in Their Own Ways)

You can always trust the kids to do things that will get an "A" for effort!

Even when we were kids, homework was tough — so now that we have our own, we’re doing our best to make sure that we are there to guide them and encourage them to accomplish all their schoolwork. But let’s be real.
Big Kids

July 24

Here's One Simple But Effective Way to Raise a Successful Child

Your child will need to learn to be persistent to succeed.

No matter how it pains to see your child suffer with his homework, you need to let her do it on your own. Take it from researchers from Finland, a country that has one of the best educational systems in the world. The
Preschooler

September 14

7 Homework Habits to Set Your Child Up for Academic Success

Let's help our kids see it as a fun learning experience.

Duke University psychology professor Harris Cooper had conducted a comprehensive research that showed homework resulted in better test scores and improved "study habits, attitudes toward school, self-discipline, inquisitiveness and independent problem solving skills." Prof. Cooper also noted he examined other studies that
Preschooler

August 1

Where to Find Free Printable Worksheets for Counting and Numbers

Be your child's teacher with these handy printable worksheets.

Worksheets are a great way to supplement your child's early learning, whether you're introducing new topics at home or she's already learning about them at school. Plus, you can use them to keep your child preoccupied at a restaurant or when traveling
Big Kids

July 2

My Kids Usually Have Zero Homework. Here's How They're Learning

"Less -- or usually, zero -- homework means the kids have more free time after class. It does get complicated."

In my children’s school, there is no cafeteria, gym, or football field. There are, however, shelves and shelves of books, open space to play patintero in, and lots of trees. It took my husband and me, products of traditional schools from start to
Big Kids

October 3

What Happens When a School Puts a Stop to Homework or Grades

Gasp! Can you even imagine it?

We are only just really beginning to feel the changes in the kids' school curriculum since we've adapted the new K to 12 education system. (Read more about it here.) It is quite an adjustment, but many of you are hopeful that
Big Kids

August 24

This Teacher's Unique Homework Policy Gets Our Two-Thumbs Up

It's time we re-think how much homework should be given to kids.

We've been hearing a lot of rumblings from parents about the amount of homework their big kids have to do. "I can rant on and on about it," one mom told us, and she isn't alone. So many moms are thinking too
Preschooler

July 13

4 Tips To Heed So You Won't Have to Do Your Child's Homework Again

Resist the urge to do your child's homework! Here's how you can empower him instead.

My son came home from his first day of kindergarten with an assignment: He had to create a poster that would introduce himself to the class. When the neighborhood moms gathered at the playground that afternoon, talk turned to our kids’ homework.
Big Kids

May 16

This Teacher Gave Her Students The Best Homework Ever

The new school year is about to begin, but let's not forget what childhood is all about.

Photo from facebook.com/eyfs.mattersBy now, the kids are all set for school--school supplies covered, bus service or carpool scheduled, and uniforms ironed. We are gearing up for busier mornings, and getting the kids excited to meet new classmates and to look forward to
Big Kids

December 1

5 Reasons Why Finnish Schools Produce Top-performing Students

Plus, how does our own educational system fares compared to theirs.

Photo from ewa.orgMaking sure that our kids get the best education is one of the top priorities of every parent. Even while still pregnant, parents are already discussing where to send their little one to school. There are lots of decisions to

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