Classroom bulletin board

Classroom bulletin boards are useful teaching tools.  It does not only help with the learning process but it also help to make the children involved. Divide your bulletin board in parts. Have one remain unchanged throughout the school year. As children enjoy some level of consistency, having something that remain constant will help the students’ comfort. You can assign  the rest of the...

The right toys for tots

Among the many toys manufactured out there, which are the ones that would actually help in the correct cognitive and motor development of your pre-school children? Here are some tips on choosing the right toys for your tots: 1. Electronic learning toys. Take advantage of technology. There are many affordable electronic based toys out in the market today. However the best ones are those that your...

Google plans to launch web browser

According to the Wall Street Journal site, Google Inc., the infamous brains behind the ever-popular Google search engine is set to launch their own web browser. An official announcement is yet to be made though, but many unnamed sources has stated that it would very much likely to be soon. Designed to challenge Microsoft Corp’s Internet Explorer, the new Google Chrome is bound to kick some...

Study tips for foreign language students

Many schools have adapted foreign language electives into their curriculum.  Here are some study tips for students who are learning other languages aside from English and Filipino: Go audio There are some people who learn better aurally. If you are one of them, then take advantage of this skill by listening to language tapes and CDs, songs,  radio drama, or even foreign language shows and...

Calling your students’ attention

Calling attention to students is not as easy as it seems. Yes, my dear teachers, there is both a science and art to it. You have to be concise since extended signals may only make the students’ reaction time slow. Be clear with your instructions. Confusion will only produce more chaos. Short and direct are the key words here. And be definite, if you say “stop and listen,” then...