Developing Critical Thinking in Students: 4 Strategies
The concept of critical thinking can seem vast and abstract. But one of the most meaningful ways you can start to tackle it is by rethinking the role of the teacher.
Child-Led Learning: 4 Ways to Try It
Today, although the concept of child-initiated learning still hasn’t made it to most mainstream classes, progressive educators have embraced the philosophy for the way it allows children to build self-confidence, develop a growth mindset, and become life-long learners.
Montessori Homeschooling: Guide & Tips
The Montessori approach focuses on early childhood. Here’s how the popular pedagogical method can lend itself to homeschooling for all ages.
Kinesthetic Learning: Definition & Ideas
Hands-on learning benefits all students. Here’s how to incorporate it into your homeschooling.
Auditory Learning: Definition & Ideas
There’s no evidence to confirm the validity of these popular labels. But here’s how auditory learning strategies can benefit everyone.
Visual Learning: Definition & Ideas
Although no studies link these popular labels to academic achievement, here’s how visual learning helps everyone.
What is Self-Directed Learning? 7 Strategies for Implementing this Innovative Learning Style
When students set the conditions of their learning experience, they show more creativity, passion and sticktuitiveness.
Get Kids Interested in School: 9 Tips from Experts
Why does your child dread Mondays? Once you know, take these steps to help them (re)discover their spark.
How to Make Learning Fun
What we know about the relationship between ‘hard fun’ and learning. (Hint: It’s not about playing games in between worksheets.)
What Is Project Based Learning?
A hands-on approach to develop real-world skills, resiliency and a love of learning — here’s how we practice it at Prisma.
