Individual Development

The new school year is upon us and students are settling in to new schools, new classes, new teachers, and a new lot of learning.  It is a time of year when parents are often anxious about how their children will cope with all these changes and innovations. Needless...

The Skills Involved in Reading Aloud

To read aloud effectively requires skills that need to be mastered. One need only listen to Steven Fry reading ‘Harry Potter’ or Claire Higgins reading ‘Orlando’ to hear how much texture is added to the text by skilled reading. Fortunately we, as parents, teachers and...

Nursery Rhymes Enhance Learning

Nursery rhymes have always put a smile on children’s faces. But these fun songs aren’t just about entertaining children. They help children develop early learning skills. These catchy tunes actually prepare children for the start of formal education....

The Benefits of Fairy Tales

Fairy Tales are essential stories for childhood. These stories are more than just happily ever after, they portray real moral lessons thru characters and virtue shown in the stories. They do not only captivate the imagination of young minds, but also enhances their...