There is, perhaps, no greater concern for a parent than their children’s education. The need for an early start on learning has become increasingly clear over the past few decades.
A child’s first words can be a magical moment for his or her parents. From the moment she hears her child repeat “Ba ba ba,” a mother encourages her baby to speak.
There is, perhaps, nothing more enigmatic than a newborn baby. Their thought processes and abilities can prove to be an impenetrable fortress for first-time parents. Can she see me? Does she recognize me? What is he thinking? Could he hear my voice in the womb?
If you ask the parents of young children, they are bound to name one defining characteristic of toddlers: the temper tantrum. Even those without children are familiar with the outbursts. They frequently occur in grocery stores, during play time, or whenever they are most inconvenient.
There are many “tricks” to memorize mathematical concepts. From simple rhymes like “one, two, buckle my shoe” to more complex mnemonic devices, children are usually taught to repeat the order of numbers or the results of multiplication tables.
For most families, night time includes the time honored tradition of the reading of a fairy tale or fable before a child goes to sleep. Story time has long been associated with higher reading comprehension among children, and is generally regarded as their favorite educational activity.