Mẹ có nhận ra con mình học tiếng Anh đã mấy năm nhưng vẫn đọc “apple” thành “a-pờ-le”, quanh quẩn cũng chỉ biết mỗi “hello, how are you?”. Mỗi lần nghe con nói, mẹ thấy lo lắng vì phát âm không tự nhiên, ngữ điệu cứng nhắc như đang học vẹt hoặc bị bắt đọc. Điều đáng lo hơn là con ngày càng ngại nói. Trong giờ học ở trường, con chỉ ngồi im lặng khi cô gọi lên trả
Today it seems as if everyone, including young children, are plugged in. Playing games, using educational apps, watching YouTube videos, thumbing through social media—screen time is a part of our culture. And while technology has become a critical tool in our lives, it has also been linked to emotional and health risks, including the tendency to sit instead of being physically active, sleeping problems, social isolation, and bullying. There will be focus throughout this year on mastering letters, sounds, and
Why are preschool classrooms still full of simple, classic toys and activities we played with when we were kids? The answer is simple: While times have changed, brain development hasn’t! In fact, children learn best through play, when they’re relaxed, engaged, and having fun! Building blocks, play dough, and crafts allow children to do so much more than stack, smoosh, and stretch their imaginations! They sharpen fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, lay a foundation for early math concepts, and
