Choosing a suitable school for your child may well be one of the hardest decisions you’ll have to make as a parent. Where do you even begin? From catchment areas and exam results to OFSTED reports and primary school league tables, there is just so much to get your head around. So much depends […]
An Introduction to Spelling for Kids
During the hustle and the bustle of preparing for the exams, spelling is often forgotten as a vital part of successful exam prep. Good spelling skills are important as they are the foundation of your child’s development. Schools are now making an extra effort to help kids improve on spelling— they introduce phonics, homophones and […]
The Top 6 English Grammar Apps for Kids 4-11
Learning today is easier than ever. With access to tablets, phones, and computers at our fingertips and resources such as e-books, podcasts, and apps; almost all the information needed to ensure our kids hit the ground running is out there. So when and where should you start? We can all be forgiven for getting distracted […]
Homeschooling Vs Public School: The Pros and Cons of a Home Education
As parents, you understand the value of your child’s education. You also know how important it is to select the right type of education for your child. For most people, talking about homeschooling versus public school is like talking to a brick wall – it doesn’t matter how persuasive the argument is or how strong […]
Learning through Interactive apps: 10 benefits to Visual and Kinesthetic Learners
The edtech space has blown up in recent years. Hundreds of amazing apps tailored to different needs and wants have helped make learning more accessible for everyone. (You can read more about some of the educational apps available on the market on our blog.). The likes of iPrompt are creating interactive lessons for autistic children, […]
A Comprehensive List of Adjectives for Kids
Children start learning about people and their surroundings from an early age, which is why teaching them adjectives is the perfect way to give them a solid foundation from which they can experience the world and build their vocabulary. In addition, by learning how to use adjectives to describe these experiences, kids start to feel […]
3 Techniques for effective 11 Plus Preparation
Poor studying habits is one of the major reason for the underperformance of most children preparing for 11 plus. Most parents do not put much thought upon the effectiveness of the techniques used. Imbibing correct studying habits can make a huge difference in the 11 plus preparation and the overall learning. Let’s first look at […]
Top 5 benefits of laying the 11+ foundation as early as year 3
The 11+ Exam is a pivotal point in your child’s education. As it will most likely dictate their future path in life, it is perfectly natural to want to start preparing them for it as early as possible. As you likely know however, the 11+ Exam is not easy! It is designed to not only […]
Why your child loves reading but hates writing?
You have known it from day one that your child is smart. He/she learned to read faster, learned to speak faster, and learned to walk faster. Your child has great imagination, is a story teller, and asks intelligent questions. He/she loves reading and you have loaded a rack full of books for your child to […]
Kumon, Khan Academy and KidSmart – how to compare?
When trying to get your head around what exactly is on offer with a new product or service, as many of you will be doing right now for KidSmart App, it is handy to be able to compare it to ones you are already familiar with. Like our founder Baljeet, you are probably acquainted with […]