by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | May 26, 2020 | 4th Industrial Revolution, distance learning, e-learning, Homeschooling, Homework, Homework Help, online learning, Parent tips
Puzzles are having a moment. In fact, puzzle sales at Ravensburger, one of the leading puzzle companies, have increased dramatically since the onset of the pandemic and distance learning. Not only are puzzles fun for kids and adults alike, but they also have a ton...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | May 24, 2020 | 4th Industrial Revolution, distance learning, e-learning, Homeschooling, Homework, Homework Help, online learning, Parent tips
Spatial learning is a foundational skill that’s important for all children to learn. In fact, it’s one of the SMART Skills we focus on here at The Critical Thinking Child, and a number of our resources focus on spatial learning. But what happens when your child...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | May 14, 2020 | 4th Industrial Revolution, distance learning, e-learning, Homeschooling, Homework, Homework Help, online learning, Parent tips
Students are now learning at home, which can be confusing by itself. Now we’re starting to see different terms like remote learning, e-learning, distance learning, and at-home schooling. What are the differences? Which one has your child’s school chosen? We’ll break...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Apr 30, 2020 | Coronavirus COVID-19, Coronvirus (COVID-19), Homeschooling, Homework, Homework Help, online learning
As schools around the world shift to remote learning, parents, students, and teachers alike are learning how to make use of a slew of online tools. One of the most popular tools is a video conferencing platform called Zoom. Whether or not you were using Zoom before...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Apr 27, 2020 | Coronavirus COVID-19, Coronvirus (COVID-19), distance learning, e-learning, Homeschooling, Homework, Homework Help, Motivation, online learning, remote learning, School closures, Screen free, tutoring
For both children and parents, distance learning is a new, sometimes unpredictable, experience. From daily lessons to homework assignments, the many different approaches to e-learning for kids can feel overwhelming. Odds are, in the past few months you’ve tried a few...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Dec 6, 2019 | Attention, Confidence, Focus, Homework, Parent tips, Self esteem, Social Challenge, Test Preparation
Have you ever visited your child’s classroom only to watch them get quiet, frustrated, or angry? Maybe they get every question wrong or struggle with the activity they’re working on. Or have you asked your child to show you what they’ve learned only to be met with...