Social Media Ideas for Adults Can Learn From Children

Toddler Lessons

We can learn from watching babies, toddlers, and yes, even teenagers. I wondered if I am the only one who looks at it that way. Does not being a parent…

Children

Most people would agree that children are generally more creative than adults. Children draw more, ask more questions and come up with interesting ideas. There are two commonly h...

AI Is Changing How Children Learn. Parents Need to Pay Attention

Children need opportunities to struggle, make mistakes, form their own ideas, and figure things out because that is how learning happens.

Von Kindern lernen: Hört den Jungen zu!

Wer heute mit Kindern und Jugendlichen spricht, dürfte erstaunt und erschrocken sein. Denn sie fühlen sich von Erwachsenen nicht wahrgenommen. mehr...

Think Like a Child

We have discussed how children tend to be more creative than adults for various reasons. Thinking like a child is a good way to rewind your mental clock and potentially invent som...

Our Kids Are More Capable Than We Think

Adults may be more creative than children – but less confident about it

We often associate children with creativity, but adults actually performed better on inventive tasks, despite being less sure of themselves

Do people become less creative as they get older? Research makes surprising discovery

Study pitting preschoolers against adults mostly in their 20s finds fear of failure and anxiety hamper the grownupsAsk a five-year-old to paint a picture and they will almost insti...

New Year, New Teachers

Your child might actually learn more from having a teacher who isn't a perfect fit because it can teach them cognitive flexibility and resilience, no matter what grade it is.

Our Kids are More Capable Than We Think—Sometimes Parents Just Need to Step Aside

Amidst a national crisis of youth anxiety, this article explores how parents can empower their children to build resilience and vital life skills. 

When Everyone Leads the Learning

This week, I walked into a kindergarten classroom and noticed children helping one another with the writing process. They were sketching, talking, making approximations, and learni...

In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little

Experts say children need to struggle with everyday problems to develop independence, emphasizing the importance of letting kids figure things out on their own.

The lesson that could change everything

One state has quietly built a program that's changing how children handle conflict, but most of the country still hasn't caught on

The Power of Personalised Learning

Every child learns differently. Some learners grasp new concepts quickly, while others benefit from additional time, different teaching approaches or […] The post The Power of Pers...

Teach Children As You Would Be Taught

I found that I teach best when I follow three main principles: practice humility, provide structure, and pull students into the learning process. The post Teach Children As You Wou...

Room to Grow: Why Self-Paced Learning Meets Every Child Where They Are

Growth isn’t a straight line. Some children race ahead in maths yet need more time with reading. Others thrive when […] The post Room to Grow: Why Self-Paced Learning Meets Every C...

What dandelions, bees, and outdoor play can teach kids about their responsibilities to nature

Outdoor and nature-based programs support children’s connections with the natural world and the development of ecological awareness.

Why Play-Based Learning is Essential for Young Minds

Image Credit: Unsplash Young children learn best when they can touch, test, imagine, and explore. Play-based learning turns that natural curiosity into meaningful experiences, help...

A Massive New Study of Thousands of Kids Says This 1 Experience Gives Them a Very Big Advantage

More evidence that what happens when they’re young can matter a lot.

Raising them right: After 14 years learning Irish, it's safe to say... níl a fhios agam

From Peig to podcasts, how Irish is taught in this country has changed dramatically. Now my children are teaching me to see our native language differently.

Researchers say parents should combine words with gestures to help their children learn

As children return to school, new research from the University of Iowa shows how parents can help their kids learn while literally being on the same wavelength.

Educators say there’s case for letting kids struggle a bit

When children forget their lunch, can’t solve a math problem or don’t know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem...

A massive new study of thousands of kids says this one experience gives them a very big advantage

I admit: I’ve spent a lot of time since becoming a parent trying to figure out what cutting-edge research and science have to say about raising successful kids. I also admit that m...

If They Didn’t Learn It, We Didn’t Teach It (Opinion)

After 24 years working in education, being a brand-new student again taught me a valuable lesson.