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Lack of focus: A guide for parents

Binoculars. Unfocused student. Focus exercises. Lack of focus.

Children with a lack of focus can make parents worry. While there are children who show off their good grades, scholarships, trophies and interest in continuous learning, others just don’t care. Parents know their children have a lack of focus when they show interest in everything else but school. They …

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Autism signs parents should take seriously

Lego and draughts. Autism signs

Everyone is quirky in some way or the other. Many autism signs in young children that usually make parents a little nervous tend to go away in time. In other cases, unique behaviours are embraced or ridiculed by family members, neighbours, friends, teachers, colleagues and even strangers. When the peculiarities …

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Helping the accelerated student thrive: Tips for parents and educators

Understanding the accelerated student: A guide for teachers and parents.

We all know that gifted student who excels at every subject with very little effort. An accelerated student is a learner who grasps concepts faster than their peers, often excelling in multiple subjects with minimal effort. These students typically complete assignments and exams ahead of schedule, demonstrating advanced cognitive abilities …

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5 Senses and creating imagery with words

5 senses

Sensory imagery is a literary technique used to create vivid mental pictures by appealing to the five human senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. This instructional guide explores how writers transition from basic descriptive adjectives to sophisticated figurative language to engage a reader’s imagination. By categorising vocabulary into …

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