“Given the necessity in Trinidad to align the energy of the youth into a productive application, courses are being offered in the second quarter of 2017 to keep the momentum of those youths aspiring to become the entrepreneurs of the future.” These are the positive words of Mark Raymond, a …
Read More »Distracted student: Best focus strategy that works in 5 mins
By Joyanne James. I have a class of eight students sitting around a table. Today, will be different because a distracted student can’t learn anything if I use traditional teaching techniques. The one at my left keeps daydreaming, probably because he thinks I cannot see him. The one next to him looks …
Read More »‘English teachers, you are not alone,’ says Mr Hassan Basarally
“I share material on the subjects I teach… I offer workshops for teachers on the CSEC English SBA and for students on CSEC English Paper 032.” Mr Hassan Basarally, secondary school educator, welcomes students and English teachers to join his workshops. Teachers, you are not alone, you do not need …
Read More »Studying abroad: 12 useful tips for students
What can be more exciting than studying abroad? You don’t need to worry about a work visa for now, you have all the time to see the country, you are not a tourist, so you will have the opportunity to know the place better and learn the traditions and modern …
Read More »Spell your name: Download 26 free worksheets with ABC flashcards
Young children work very hard to answer the question, “Can you spell your name for me please?” Answering this question qualifies them to enter primary school and will be asked by many teachers for years to come. Parents and teachers of students ages 2 to 5 can download these 26 …
Read More »Write your name: Download 27 free ABC worksheets for intense practice
Children scribble, colour and squeeze slime at an early age to strengthen the tiny muscles in their hands. When they draw shapes and colour within the lines, they show that they can control a pencil or crayon. This is the time for them to start tracing letters and learning to …
Read More »Harvard University: Access over 100 free online courses
By Darius Soyer. Are you interested in learning about computer science, coding, art, business, science and more for free at one of the most popular institutions of higher learning in the world? Many have dreams of attending Harvard University as its reputation is second to none. Two hurdles make it …
Read More »Knowledge for children: 5 must-have tools for life
Providing valuable knowledge for children can be a bit exhausting for parents with so much information coming at them from all corners. While children learn naturally from the world around them, it is easy for them to get caught up in routines at home doing chores, playing games, watching videos …
Read More »Learning online: Protect children’s mental health
Switching from physical school to learning online has brought about positive and negative reactions from children but where mental health is being affected, it is a cause for serious concern. Although the change is a dream come true for some children who enjoy the benefits of a peaceful environment, for …
Read More »Get smart with 5 techniques in an ever-changing world
Knowledge is power and you are going to need it to survive in this world that is changing constantly. It is important to get smart with modern knowledge because even if you are highly educated or you barely made it through high school, the information you know may not be …
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