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1answer
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How do you teach mathematics to kids around 4-8 yrs?
I really find difficult to explain an addition to my sister's sons 9+7=16 ... I used hand and mind combination but they aren't able to grasp it... Any other easy way to teach mathe …
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Children & computers: Which operating system is good for introducing kids to computing: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, or something else? Why?
If you were introducing your first child to computers and had your choice between Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, or something else, which operating system would you choose, and why?
I' …
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2answers
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Tips for improving handwriting of children between 3-6 yrs..
I would like to get some tips for my sister's son who has a poor handwriting..... Should I make him to use ruled paper for writing....
Some tips would be really useful...
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7answers
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How can I encourage my daughter that she can do anything, be anything she wants?
At a software conference yesterday in Toronto, one of the speakers touched on the problem of the gender gap in software development and the sciences. There aren't very many women, …
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10answers
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At what age should we start reading books to our children?
What is the most optimal time/age to start book reading to our children,so that we jump start their love of reading/learning? . Should we start with infants or wait till they are …
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1answer
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Is simultaneous trilingualism associated with learning difficulties?
I heard that children learning multiple languages from birth had a strange result from research: that bilingual children do just fine, and master both languages. But the drop-off a …
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How to teach my son to ski?
This is my son’s third season skiing. (He is 3 3/4) However, he always skied between my legs and loves the speed and ease at which skiing happens. I do not seem to know how to get …
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6answers
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Sticker Reward System
So I am trying to create a "Sticker Reward System" for my 3 year old son. The idea is that he accumulates stickers as a reward for doing tasks and being self reliant and when he a …
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4answers
136 views
Is Sesame Street helping my daughter learn?
I often have to put my daughter in front of the tv when I have to get ready in the morning or need to do a task. I usually put on sesame street. Is this useful in helping her lea …
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3answers
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How can I help my 5 year old deal with a second language?
I would love to hear ideas and opinions of other parents who are bi-lingual as to how they handle the language issues
My husband and I are English speakers, I am from London, and …
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1answer
32 views
Spelling and math software
I'm looking for some computer software to help with Spelling for a 4th/5th grader. There are lots of programs but not many reviews. Anyone have anything to recommend?
Quick histor …
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3answers
91 views
Are alarm clocks a good idea for young children?
My daughter (aged 5 is) not at all keen on waking up in the mornings during school days, even though she loves going to her Pre-school.
Once she is up we have no problem, but its …
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3answers
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How to handle hyperactive children?
My daughter is 1 year 3 months old and a hyperactive.
Just to say how she is hyperactive I will describe some of her activities.
She never stay at one place for more than 5 minut …
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6answers
150 views
Teaching your child to read
I've always thought I would love to teach my child to read, basic math, etc; instead of waiting for him to learn it when he starts school.
Do you have any experience doing it? Tip …
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5answers
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Learning the ABC’s
I have a very smart 3 year old daughter. She has a great imagination and can remember anything. She is now in preschool 2 days a week for a few hours a day. I have been trying t …