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How to teach your child Phonics

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  From making friends to building confidence in school, there is a lot to learn when starting school. Children learn a lot through play, but in present times reading skills are the main focus when it comes to schools. Read on to find out how you can teach phonics in a fun way to kids in this blog. Begin with Phonemic Awareness - Starting with phonemic awareness means helping kids listen to and play with sounds in words. They learn words that are made with different sounds and use these sounds to create new words. Introduce Alphabets - Introducing the alphabet is the key step in phonics instruction. At this stage, the goal is for your preschooler to recognise and name all the letters in the alphabet, both uppercase and lowercase. Introduce Letter Sounds - This is when kids start learning the letter names and their associated sounds. Since your kids are already aware of phonemes, they can start learning how to identify letter symbols and the beginning of sounds of spoken words. Use the

5 Steps to Instilling Financial Literacy in Kids

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  All responsible parents aspire to provide the best for their children. They seek to witness their children growing into successful, responsible young adults who can confidently face life’s challenges. Achieving these goals involves instilling good habits early on, with gaining financial literacy being the most crucial skill that young kids should have. Teaching young kids proper money management from an early age empowers them to make wise financial decisions. Begin by introducing them to basic financial concepts such as savings, budgeting, cash flow, etc. Here are 5 steps to instilling financial literacy in kids: Introduce the Concept of Money - Teach your children about the concept of money at an early age, explaining how different denominations work and how money is exchanged for goods and services. Introduce short-term and long-term financial goals to help them plan their finances when the time comes. Short-term goals help in achieving objectives like short trips or buying a gad

Business Ethics for Kidpreneurs

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  Kidpreneurs can have bubbling ideas to start new businesses, but to make the cut it requires real commitment to conduct business the right way. That’s why teaching business ethics is very important. Teaching them honesty, accountability, integrity and a caring attitude helps them become better entrepreneurs. Defining Ethical Business Conduct for Kidpreneurs Here are a few values that kidpreneurs must imbibe to become successful entrepreneurs: Honesty - Truthfulness in their interactions and operations. Fairness - Treating employees, partners, vendors and customers equitably. Integrity - Matching actions with values, doing the right thing without any compromise. Accountability - Admitting mistakes and correcting them. Being transparent about their business practices. Respect - Respecting everyone’s humanity, privacy, intellectual property and right to fair compensation. Compassion - Conducting business kindly. Caring about the well-being of people and the planet. Responsibility - Cons

12 Days of Phonics - Little Genius Academy

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  Learning Grammar can be a perfect adventure for your little one in the universe of words. Here’s a short guide on how teaching “Phonics” can be a joyful experience for you and your child. Practise little and often - Keep it short and simple. Help them practise blending in the morning for 10-15 minutes. Get them ready to write a list - Help your child sound out or have them write their shopping lists, gift lists, grocery lists and thank you cards, providing them with opportunities to practise spelling and handwriting. Phonics Chef - Get your child engaged while cooking or baking. Sprinkle flour on the table and have them practise writing out the letters or words. Spot the tricky word - Tricky words such as ‘the’, ‘was’ and ‘are’, frequently found in Children’s books and writing, are harder to sound out. Day by day, have your child point out tricky words. You can ask them to circle it while reading or writing out stories. Make any game a phonics game - You can play your child’s fa

Advantages of AI Learning for Kids

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  Your child can unlock a world of opportunities with AI, allowing them to dive into the future and develop essential skills like problem-solving and critical thinking. With AI, their learning can transform into a fun experience that prepares them for the technological advancements of tomorrow. Here is how AI can help children develop essential skills for their professional and personal lives. Builds Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills - AI can help kids develop critical thinking and problem solving skills through interactive and engaging learning experiences. By using AI technology, kids can access personalised learning paths and real-world scenarios that challenge them to think creatively. Instant feedback and guidance also help them improve their skills and gain confidence. Fosters Creativity and Innovation - With AI technology, kids can access tools and resources that enable them to explore new interests and unleash their imagination. AI can also facilitate collaboration

9 Ways to Make Teaching Punctuation Fun

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  Kids need to learn the basics of punctuation. Without it, they can struggle to express their ideas and be understood. So how can you make teaching punctuation a fun learning experience? Here are 9 ways to make teaching punctuation fun-filled practice. Make it Meaningful - Kids enjoy working with a purpose rather than endless practising. You can make the process fun and creative by using displays, presentations etc. Ask kids to explain the rules of punctuation, which will help them understand punctuation better. Encourage them to add examples and show how to use punctuation. Have Fun - Kids enjoy learning when it’s fun. Using games and activities is an engaging way to teach them the rules of punctuation. You don’t need to create new games. You can check out Pinterest and hashtags on social media to discover great ideas. Make a bank of resources for each punctuation mark and let the fun begin. Make Mistakes - Kids love correcting their Parents. Make punctuation mistakes and see who s

7 Benefits of Participating in Olympiads for Kids

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  All parents dream that their kids become successful in life, so they strive to provide them with the best education possible. In today’s times, Olympiads have become a prominent and effective learning method. Despite their competitive nature, these exams offer significant benefits to students at various levels. Olympiad exams provide students with opportunities to participate in subject focused competitive exams. They serve as platforms for students who wish to showcase their skills and receive valuable feedback that contributes to their overall development and growth. Olympiad exams inspire and motivate them to strive and work harder to succeed in their fields of interest.  Here are some benefits of Olympiads. Inculcation of useful habits - Olympiads help students inculcate habits of regular practice and revision, enabling them to stay in touch with the syllabus. This not only benefits their studies but also greatly improves their understanding. These practices also enhance their