Education

While it is known that humans are genetically wired for speech, as Wolf has famously remarked, humans were never born to read, and with the invention of reading, we rearranged the organisation of our brain which, in turn, expanded the ways we were able to think, and altered the intellectual evolution of our species

Dyslexia has many aspects to it and is a complex multi-componential learning difficulty (Odegard, 2019). Understanding how reading is acquired

The concept of fidget toys is based on the theory whereby some children seek the need to touch and feel things to provide the required amount of sensory input, to calm their nervous system. The physiological stimulation that fidgeting provides can bring a child’s attention back to the task at hand, and allow them to focus, thus enhancing their learning opportunities.

Self-care is important for both adults and children. Children model their behaviour on what they see,  and are taught, including their self-care routines.

What is phonological awareness? Phonological awareness can be described as having the awareness of what sounds are and how they

Multisensory learning means incorporating and combining two or more senses into a child’s learning when information is presented. Senses include auditory, visual, tactile (touch), smell and taste.

Fast Heroes 2023 Campaign: Calling on South African Primary Schools to Help Save Lives Building on the success of its

While motor planning challenges can have a significant effect on a child’s ability to interact with their environment and meet the demands placed on them, there are a variety of strategies and therapies that can be used to assist them to function to their full potential.

The idea that some people are born with a ‘Maths brain’ and some people are not, is a damaging myth. And that single idea is the reason we have so many Maths-traumatized and underachieving students.