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There are five reading power strategies:
1. Connect
2. Visualize
3. Question
4. Infer
5. Transform

The ‘Reading Powers’ are introduced to children gradually to help them change the way they think as they read, helping them become great readers.

How do readers get to CONNECT?

When children read, they are able to make connections with the characters, pictures, actions and feelings from the story.

Let's figure out some questions that can encourage students to connect with the stories they read.. You can add yours to the comment section.

When readers are able to mirror the inflections of spoken language, they are demonstrating their abilities to comprehend the text, self-monitor and self-correct their reading errors.

- Dudley & Mather

What do you understand by Project Based Learning (PBL)?

PBL is a teaching method that encourages students to develop their knowledge and skills through engaging and meaningful projects they may face in the real world.

It is not just a way of learning but a way of working together and students learn to take responsibility for their own learning.

The reasons below make PBL very beneficial and schools should take a cue from this:
1. There is collaboration among students
2. It builds up students curiousity thereby forming a new love of learning
3. The students' self confidence are boosted.

You can add the other benefits PBL will add to the teaching-learning process in the comment section.

Education is one of the most powerful things in life. It allows us to find the meaning behind everything and helps improve lives in a massive way.

The 3 part cards are designed for guided teaching, led by a teacher, tutor or parent to introduce the new vocabulary or objects.

So below are steps we can use in presenting the 3 Part cards:

1. Put the cards in a basket and place on the shelf, limit the amount to 4-6 cards to start with so the child doesn’t get overwhelmed.
2. Roll out a mat and then bring the cards to the mat.
3. Show the child the cards and start talking about them, ask questions about what is on the cards:
Have you seen…
Do you remember when we tried…
What do you think it smells/tastes/feels like…
4. When you are ready, take the control cards and from LEFT to RIGHT. Place one card down at a time and say
“This is… “
“Can you say…?”

Sometimes the child won’t repeat the word, that is OK for now.

5. With the cards still laid out say:
“Show me…”

This is to check the child's comprehension and memory.

Use positive reinforcement when they get it right, if they get it wrong then go through the presentation again with the cards they are getting stuck on.

Do not move on from this stage until the child knows all the cards.

Montessori 3 part cards do help children easily learn and understand new concepts. It refer to card materials that children manipulate in order to internalize the information on the cards. Another name for a 3-Part Card is a Nomenclature card. The 3 Part Cards consists of three parts:

(1) the picture-only card,
(2) the word-only card,
(3) the whole card or “control card” with picture & word.

3-Part Cards are used to enrich language, grow vocabulary, perfect spelling, classify material, and build connections. In search of 3 Part Cards, do send us a DM.

In the next post, we would discuss how to present the 3 Part Cards.

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7 Tips in becoming a successful online teacher

With the spread of the COVID pandemic, it had brought about a huge paradigm shift in the online educational space.

As online teaching jobs keep popping up everywhere, the numbers of online teachers have increased greatly. To be a successful online teacher, you need to be able to connect with your students, engage them and deliver content with clarity.

I’ll be sharing with you 8 tips that would help you become a successful online teacher.

TIP #1: Plan your classes
TIP #2: Engage your students
TIP #3: Create Interest
TIP #4: Ask for feedback
TIP #5: Create a supportive online community
TIP #6: Use readily available resources
TIP #7: Create a social media account for your class

Ready to tour this route? Let’s have your experience if you have started.😀

What’s that question you’ve been dying to ask an educational expert? Ask away in the comments section. We’d love to share our knowledge with you.

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You’re wondering why? Because all our clients love the results they get.

Imagine not having to rack your brain over getting resources for your kids. You can have your resources tailored to your wards' needs by sending a DM with your specifications.

Providing this service is our passion, and watching our clients get their desired results gives us a sense of fulfillment.

Let this spur you to decide.
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