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Different Types of Learning Disabilities in Children

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Young children are usually very active and quick in learning new things that intrigue them. Because of their ability and habit of learning new things learning anything new becomes extremely easy to them, but some of the kids exhibit a kind of learning disability. A learning disability is a neurological condition of the body which affects the brain’s ability to send, receive, and process information. A child with such a condition develops difficulty in reading, writing, speaking, listening, understanding mathematical concepts, and general comprehension. Learning disabilities include a number of disorders such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. All these disorders can co-exist with each other in a single kid and cause a multi-dimensional issue in the kid. Learning disabilities are because of the genetic or neurological factor that alters brain functioning in a manner that affects one or more cognitive processes related to learning. These issues can affect the learning skills such ...

Effect of Excessive Screen Time on Children Today

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The last century has seen the greatest of inventions and technological advancements. Along with the technological advancements came a lot of inventions that can be argued by the parents, whether their inventions are a boon or curse to the human civilization. Some of them include television, Mobile phones, laptops, tablets because all of these inventions have one thing in common that they all have a screen, which is their prime motto   i.e to give the viewer a visual treat and also to display the requested information. But these screens of these devices have become a serious threat to the eyes and hence to the visual ability of children of all age groups. Technically, the sedentary activity and being physically inactive while sitting down in front of a television, computer, laptop or smartphone can be referred to as “screen time”. The increased access to the new digital media devices has contributed to a rapid rise in the average screen time exposure for children. Total daily scre...

Nutritional Needs Of A Preschooler - Cambridge School Noida

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  Children of age 3-5 years come under the category of preschoolers. This age is very tender and crucial both in terms of learning and growth and development of a child. It is necessary that teachers and parents both take care of the nutritional needs of a child. Parents usually treat their children with snacks and sweets out of love and care. Teachers also reward children with treats to encourage them to study. But all this love and care make them habitual of junk food and they start to avoid nutritious food such as salads, vegetables, fruits, and juices. In order to keep children healthy, we should inculcate healthy eating habits from the beginning their growing years. Teachers and parents must encourage them to eat healthily and prepare a balanced diet chart. A specific meal chart should be prepared for preschoolers according to the individual needs and requirements of the child. Like adults, children also have their favorites and they prefer eating their favorite dishes all t...

How to help children with exam anxiety | Cambridge School Noida

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Taking an exam is generally stressful for everybody. Even college students are not able to cope up with the stress that comes along with exams. The pressure of exams is such that it not only affects the exams but it greatly affects the health too. It causes problems such as depression and anxiety. Parents and teachers should guide children and help them manage their stress during the exam period.  During the exam period, parents should take care of children and look for any signs of possible stress or anxiety. Some of the signs include: ·          Bad mood ·          Irritable ·          Not able to sleep ·          Eat more than usual or in some cases not eating properly ·          Being absent-minded ·          Always feeling stress...

How can peer group learning help children?

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Children are most comfortable among themselves and share their problems or issues among their friends rather than parents and teachers. They rely on the support of their friends and peers more than their family. With peers and friends, they have a safe space where they are not afraid to be judged or scolded whereas they cannot expect such understanding from their family. Children have a different kind of bonding with their peers and that helps each other to overcome problems that they do not share with others. They help each other with studies, dance, music, arts, plays, debate, and sports. Most of the learning is taken care of among students themselves. We can use this as an opportunity to help them learn and grow. Peer leaning or peer group learning is a setup designed to promote learning among students in a positive environment. Learning is an ongoing process that has no particular rule or manual, there is no distinguished approach or strategies for learning. One can use any method ...

Learning goals of a preschool | Cambridge School Noida

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Preschool plays a vital role in a child’s development. The teachers of a preschool have a great responsibility on their shoulders. They have to take care of their emotional needs along with providing education. Further, they have to keep a record of their physical development and overall growth during those years. There are a lot of things that need special attention when comes to a preschooler; their ability to do tasks independently is of top priority. Tasks such as eating without help, using the restroom on their own, holding the pencil, coloring, identification among colors and things, and more, children learn all those things according to their pace and teachers have to deal with them very patiently. A preschool is responsible for the overall physical, motor, cognitive and behavioral development of a child. Goals for a Preschool Physical development: It is necessary to monitor the physical development of a child in his growing years. Cambridge school Noida keeps a track of stud...

Importance of Reading for Students

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Do you wish to enlarge your child’s small world and help him/her explore and discover new things?  Students who have a love for books will have a brighter future. Books are the open resource of information of various fields whose list can go endless. These can become a person’s best friend, life inspiration, and all-time supporter. In the early life of a child at school, it is very important to make the child learn how to read books to enjoy its numerous benefits in long run. The parents and teachers play a big role in making easy the reading difficulties of a child by creating an interest in them and making the activity fun and enjoyable task. Thus reading is a skill that is ought to be learned well as it acts as a necessity for the child’s personal growth and development.  Some of the key benefits of having a habit of reading books include: Neurological : As the young child learns to read, it strengthens the brain cells by making new mental connections. It helps in the devel...