Little Genius Academy

  Kidpreneurship is a concept fast catching up in India. It emphasises the importance of instilling entrepreneurial skills in children from a young age. An entrepreneurial mindset holds relevance across various industries, from technology startups and social enterprises to conventional businesses. The skills acquired through an entrepreneurial curriculum are versatile and can be applied in diverse domains. It emphasises critical thinking, encourages innovation, enhances financial literacy, promotes self-reliance and problem-solving and nurtures collaboration and networking skills. How can parents nurture an Entrepreneurial DNA in children? Create an environment for children that promotes curiosity and supports exploration . Encourage kids to pursue their interests and ask questions so they discover new things. Encourage critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills in your children by providing them with opportunities to explore their diverse interests. Teach children t...

  Writing is an important form of communication. But in today’s technology driven world, kids aren’t given many opportunities to practice and improve their writing abilities. It takes time to develop strong writing skills but it's easy. Here are some tips on how to improve your child’s writing skills.  Make reading a daily habit - Regular reading is a stepping stone to help your child strengthen their writing skills. It helps to expand their vocabulary and shows them different ways of using the words. Encourage your kids to love reading at an early stage because kids who love reading become better writers when they grow up. Ask to write letters - Writing letters has become a lost art. Encourage your child to write letters to friends and family members. Distant family members love receiving handwritten letters and it’s a great way to help your kids become better writers. Encourage the habit of Journaling - Keeping a journal is a great way to express thoughts and ideas that c...

  With the rise of globalization and immigration, the English language has become an inevitable need of the world. It's a general notion from the perspective of career options, that learning the English language leads to a career in the Education sector only. But in reality, the scenario is different. A career in teaching is one of the many opportunities. There are several other job opportunities that your children can explore if they are fluent in English reading and writing. Here’s a list of a few of them.  English Teacher - It’s surprising to know that even after putting a lot of emphasis on teaching English at schools, only 10% can read, write and understand English. There is a great demand for English teachers. If your children are fluent in English and wish to build a promising career in the teaching sector, then applying for an English teacher is the best option. English teachers can help the students grasp English words, grammar, phrases etc. Your children can act as h...

  Fun Ways to teach Spoken English to Kids  Many parents would like to teach their children English at home, but do not know how to begin. Here are some fun ways to teach spoken English to kids.   Singing - Singing is a fun way to teach English to kids. You can sing songs and teach your kids different words. Karaoke videos on YouTube can make the experience more enjoyable and interactive. Singing can help improve pronunciation and language skills.  Storytelling - Reading English stories is a great way to teach English to kids. Eg: You can read “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” to help your kids learn words like the caterpillar, cocoon, butterfly etc. Storytelling helps improve their listening, speaking and comprehension skills.  Movies & TV Shows - Watching English movies and TV shows is a great way to teach English to kids. Let your kids watch shows like “Barney & Friends” and “ Sesame Street” and movies like “Finding Nemo” and “The Lion King”. Encourage yo...

  Phonics games are super fun activities that can help your students to practice key pronunciation and spelling skills. Teaching phonics through games is an efficient way of teaching children to read and write. It helps in training students to hear the sounds, identify the sounds and link those sounds to symbols we call letters. I-Spy - This game is like a boredom buster. You can fill a large juice bottle with a variety of items that start with various letters. You can use rice or sand to fill the remaining space. To begin the game, you can use an alphabet deck to pick a letter and have your child shake the bottle and hunt for the object that begins with a chosen letter.  Kaboom Alphabet - This game involves using craft sticks and cups. Each child will pull out a stick from the cup and say the sound of the letter mentioned on the stick. If a player pulls out a stick which has ‘Kaboom’ written on it, he/she will have to put all his sticks back in the cup.  Digraph Bug Swa...

  Teaching opposites is an ideal way to improve your child’s ability to communicate. Kids would be happy to learn opposites also known as ‘antonyms’ if you teach them in a fun and memorable way. Activities to teach opposites to the kids Matching the Opposite - Kids love matching and you don’t need to limit this activity to the paper. You can turn the matching game into a race. Write a list of words on the whiteboard and then give your kid an index card with an opposite word written on it. He/She must race to the board and tape it next to the antonyms. Colour me Opposite - You can use index cards or paper circles to teach opposites. On one side write a word and ask your child to illustrate it. On the other side write the opposite and ask your child to illustrate it. Opposite Speed Round - Once your child has a good grip on opposites, set a timer and see how many opposites they can name. You say a word, then ask him/her to say the antonym. Simon says - Get your kid to act out oppo...

  In the modern era, general knowledge plays an essential role in defining a student’s growth and success. In a student’s life learning and gaining knowledge in different fields play a crucial role. Students always pick things from their surroundings and these surroundings help in deciding their achievements. General Knowledge develops the students’ social, sensitive, reasoning and analytical skills. It helps them to build their perspective about the world. General Knowledge mainly includes Current Affairs, Fashion, Family, Physical Health and Recreation and Arts and Sciences. General Knowledge is essential at the personal and academic levels. A solid foundation in GK allows children to: Overcome their fear of public speaking when addressing a public gathering  Understand the world around them and the events going on  Improves their performance in schools, colleges and extracurricular activities Helps in making well-thought decisions in different situations Make profitabl...