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At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, I firmly believe that the more math is made relevant and real, the more a child will come to understan...

Say hello to Priya. Priya is a 6-year-old who loves numbers and is happy to solve a math problem anytime. She sees it as an interesting challenge a...

There’s more to learning than what you get from books, or the all consuming screen. For one, Mother Nature herself. Here are the top 5 ways nature...

Isn't it true that we all desire to prepare our children for the future? How can we assist them in becoming tomorrow's leaders and innovators? By ...

Passive listeners just quietly absorb information and knowledge without typically engaging with the information received or the learning experience. They usually don’t communicate, share insights, or contribute to a dialogue.

While an active learner seeks out information and engages with it. They have an intention to learn, and choose to participate in the learning process by reaching towards new information.

STEM learning – a process where the concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are taught “in coherence” rather than in isolation.

The concept that learning should be initiated by the student rather than the instructor isn't new, but it has had a hard time gaining traction.

While we have little control over our children's experiences until they reach compulsory school age, we can impact their learning experience while they are in preschool and primary. These formative years are crucial because they determine how our children feel about school and how they will regard their learning experience in general.

STEM is not just the subjects per se but a way of thinking – STEM teaches one skills beyond the classroom or tests, skills that help children evolve – logical thinking, resilience and teamwork. Skills that are critical to navigate life and careers in the future. The earlier the children start with an exposure to STEM, the higher the chances of them being interested in it when they get older.

Source: Google images   Woo-hoo! Our first ever blog post! #theprettyexcited J Thank you for being here.   Since it’s always good to start things ...

ust -Saying Disclaimer: While the topic says ‘pre-schoolers’ these activities can be enjoyed as much by slightly older too. Just adapt as you go al...

Never too little for big ideas! 5 must-read STEM books for babies and toddlers Yeah yeah, we know, your little one has just started gurgling in a l...