Category: Learning Tips
Raising Happy Kids According to Science
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As parents, we want our kids to be happy. But what will truly make the kids happy? Is it the toys they play? Is it the videos they…
Independent Homeschooling in the Philippines
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Homeschooling in the Philippines can be classified under two groups: those who are enrolled in a DepEd Accredited Homeschool Provider and those who are independent…
How the clock taught Gab to multiply
Gab learned to multiply by accident. I haven’t taught him about multiplication yet except for the idea that it is repeated addition. I only showed…
DepEd K to 12 Curriculum
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DepEd K to 12 covers 13 years of basic education with the following key stages: Kindergarten to Grade 3, Grades 4 to 6, Grades 7…
At what age is it best to travel with kids to new places
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Travelling is a great learning experience for kids. As parents, we would love to take our kids to new places. It may be travelling to…
Benefits of Reading Comic Books
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Most parents and teachers would consider comic books as a distraction or a waste of time for students. However, comics are now gaining attention as…
Noise from TV can hinder toddlers in learning new words
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Researchers from University of Wisconsin-Madison has found out that background noise from TV, radio or the environment can make it harder for toddlers to learn…
Four Tips to be a Better Parent
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How do you become a better parent? Eric Barker in his weekly blog gives four simple tips to become a better parent. They are so…
Benefits of Mother Tongue As Medium of Instruction
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One of the key items in the K-12 initiative of the Department of Education is the use of Mother Tongue as the Medium of Instruction. For…