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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT by Sandra Imah Classroom management has always been a major concern for educators around the world. The ability of a teacher to manage both students and the learning environment while still delivering first-class teaching and mentoring is a plus any day at any time. There are various aspects of classroom management that an […]

Getting Your Child into Books by Kofoworola Sarumi   Reading is not just for enjoyment. It develops critical thinking skills, and that is a skill required for life-long success. Research has shown that when parents create a reading culture in the home, it has a significant impact on a child’s academic performance, cognitive and social […]

Writing well starts from paying attention to those simple but yet essential part of writing like punctuation, grammar, paragraphing and content development. Here are a few rules to help children learn the basic rudiments of writing in becoming better writers. ALWAYS start your writing activity with a written down plan. Most children and even adults […]

The aim in writing is always to write in complete sentences which are correctly punctuated. Sentences always begin with a capital letter and end in either full stop, exclamation or question mark. A complete sentence always contains a verb, expresses a complete idea and makes sense standing alone. TYPES OF SENTENCES Declarative Command or imperative […]

Homework is a teachers’ way of evaluating how much students understand what they’re taught in class. Many teaching and learning research indicate that children who spend more time on regularly assigned, meaningful homework, on average, do better in school, despite the many debates that have gone up about the relevance of homework in a student’s […]

One of the ways to build a child’s vocabulary is through the art of reading vast and wide. Reading is very essential in life as it helps increase our IQ level and also provides more exposure to new words which can be applied to our daily life. Improving one’s vocabulary is about reading different genres […]

Self-directed learners are people that take ownership of their own learning and know how to source for answers to questions and also learn the skill of solving problems using resources without the tutelage or guidance from an adult to help them complete such task. Note, it’s important to recognize the difference between relying on someone […]

Written By: Clinton Nwojo-Emeson Note-taking is an essential skill that helps propel students highly in their various careers. Whether they are in a class, participating in brainstorming sessions, or jotting down points while reading, notes are simply an effective way of learning, reserving and remembering important information and ideas. This piece seeks to explore the […]

Written by:Adeola Eze  “I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn’t be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.” – Roald Dahl I recall my growing up years, in the primary and […]

Written by: Adeola Eze Although a parent’s role in their children’s learning evolves as the child grows, one thing remains constant: we are our children’s learning models. Our attitudes about education can inspire theirs and show them how to take charge of their own educational journey. “We want to keep children in charge of their […]

The talented five have now joined the global rank of authors, thanks to the Jordan Hill Butterfly Series initiative under the Jordan Hill Creative Writing & Reading Workshop. It was an exciting evening on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, as five young children launched their first books. Folafemi Olu Adesina, age 5, Onyinye Udechukwu, age 10, Bolaoluwa Nerat […]