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Make math fun for toddlers and preschoolers: How to make numbers fun from day one

Math math fun: Turn learning numbers into a game with these free tools.

It’s no secret that many children dread math. For some, the fear starts as early as preschool. What should be a fun and exciting introduction to numbers becomes a daily source of anxiety and confusion. This early math panic can snowball into long-term struggles that affect confidence, performance, and even …

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The alarming number of kids who can’t read by age 7 — and what parents and teachers must do now

Why so many kids still can’t read by age 7 — and how to help today.

Reading is the foundation of all learning. Without it, children struggle to grasp subjects like math, science, and social studies. Yet despite its importance, an alarming number of children are reaching age 7 without being able to read confidently — or at all. For parents and teachers, this isn’t just …

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Why your students can’t write: The Pre-K problems teachers must solve

Teachers: Solve these Pre-K problems to improve student writing fast.

You’ve prepared the lesson, handed out the worksheets, and asked your young students to begin writing. But instead of focussed activity, you’re met with confused expressions, awkward pencil grips, and complaints of “My hand hurts.” Sound familiar? If you’re a kindergarten or lower primary teacher, chances are you’ve encountered this …

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Parents beware: Kids are losing writing skills — start these fixes at home today

The hidden learning crisis: Why kids are losing writing skills.

In an age dominated by screens, it’s easy to assume our children are developing just fine. They can swipe before they can speak, navigate YouTube better than grandparents, and memorise songs from their favourite cartoons with uncanny precision. But there’s one shocking truth many parents and teachers are only discovering …

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Why students struggle with source documents and worded problems in accounting: Tips to help

Mastering accounting: Decoding source documents and worded problems.

Teachers of Principles of Accounts often encounter a significant hurdle: students struggling to grasp the essence of source documents and worded problems. This difficulty is particularly concerning because the ability to interpret and analyse such information forms the very bedrock of understanding business transactions and, consequently, the principles of accounting. …

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