School is the place where we spend a great amount of time during the developmental stages of our lives. Yet, despite having acquired a great deal of knowledge, we often enter adult life unprepared. That is because many critical life skills that are never taught at school. And, if parents do not find other ways […]
It’s a common belief that, for most people, it takes about 10,000 hours, or 6 to 10 years, of practice to master a skill. This is not true in every case, though. Granted, it’s about the quality of the practice as well. But, there’s much you can do to help your child master competitive skills […]
The 21st century needs students who can think independently. They also must be able to innovate and collaborate to solve real-world problems. Hands-on learning is perfect for that. It provides students with the opportunity to learn these as well as other life and technical skills. The businesses of today and tomorrow need workers who can combine […]
The famous Swiss psychologist and epistemologist Jean Piaget wisely said, “Play is the work of childhood”. It’s very simple, yet so true and comprehensive. Children need more play time. Many studies have proven the importance of play in child development. They show that play is essential for children’s healthy development, regardless of their age. Children […]
Many of us have known the world before the Internet, iPhones, robots, and self-driving cars. 15 years ago there were no smartphones, e-readers, and many other gadgets that we use every day. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram were unknown to the world, as well. However, our lives have changed dramatically over the last twenty years. So […]