by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Dec 31, 2016 | Critical Thinking Strategies, Early Elementary, Events, Homework, Number sense, Parent Improvement, Prep, Preschool Prep, Reading, School
In February 2017, I will be releasing a 3-part video training focusing on how parents can build critical thinking skills in children preschool through second grade. The training will start with explaining the “what” and “why” of critical thinking including it’s...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Nov 23, 2016 | Critical Thinking Strategies, Cyber safety, Cyber Safety (Cyber Bullying), Cyber Security, Homework, Learning Apps, Learning Styles, Parent Improvement, School, STEM, STEM and STEAM, Technology
HOW TO BALANCE TECHNOLOGY & PLAY Create a structure around both off and onscreen learning The key factor isn’t the means through which your child is learning: it’s the structure around it. For example, giving your child free reign to do whatever he or she...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 3, 2016 | Critical Thinking Strategies, Homework, School
Is your child failing their homework? Three smart ways to help your child succeed on their homework. Few students return from school at the end of the day full of excitement and eagerness about their homework. In my experience, even the most gifted students (sometimes...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jan 2, 2016 | Critical Thinking Strategies, Homework, School
Critical thinking is now a catchphrase in learning. It applies even to preschoolers. Before, education was limited to conveying information. However, there has been a move recently toward mentoring critical thinking. This is the ability that promotes thinking further...
