Monday, January 19, 2009

All work and no play makes....

Why play games?
Playing is a child’s natural way of learning. A game has its own rules and interactions. This in itself is a mini social world in which children prepare themselves little by little to enter a society.’

Playing games is often associated with kids. Kids play various types of games, and these games include indoor as well as outdoor games. Kids have a fascination for games. While some of them like to stay indoors, a majority of the kids like to go out and have fun. Both, indoor and outdoor games have their own importance, and negligence of any might lead to an imbalance of health.

Through games and play, children learn to accept rules. They know what it is to play fair, to adjust, to accommodate, not to cheat, how to work with others and how to behave if they win or lose. Games also develop the child’s automatic use of a new language.

Games enhance the child’s gross motor and fine motor skill along with eye hand coordination. Games also create a sense of closeness within the class. Definitely introduction of concepts through games has given better results than traditional teaching methods.

Go Ahead, Play with your child - school or home.
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Sunday, January 11, 2009

Obama-Biden's thought of early childhood education

It is heartening to hear that Early Childhood Education is part of the Obama-Biden's plan in the field of education. Their "Zero to Five" plan aims to impart a stress free environment for the child and the parents. Early head start is a step towards igniting the young minds and nurturing their academic and aesthetic talents.The idea of training the children even before they enter kindergarten is a very forward thought and a possibility.

And we, at milestoneschild.com are making a sincere effort to change the way learning and teaching takes place between the child and the teacher. The need of the hour is to cross academic barriers and move ahead with the children.

As a tutor or a parent do you have the urge to make learning and teaching a stress free activity?

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Being a Teacher ?!!?

IS THERE ANYTHING SPECIAL ABOUT BEING A TEACHER?

Yes, it is a noble profession ! You are the makers of the next generation!

But, is it as good as being an engineer, a doctor, or an architect. Yes, definitely, it is not only good; it is better than all other professions. Consider the raw materials the other people use to create something.

  • An engineer uses computers and other instruments to create something useful for mankind.
  • A doctor uses his prowess and skill to cure illnesses in the humans.
  • An architect adds aesthetics to the dwellings and serves the artistic thirst of the mankind.
Teachers, you stimulate the supercomputer, the brain of the child and create a human being itself.