How to Make Math Fun for Kids?

Why is it that so many students struggle in math? Is it because they’ve never had a teacher who could break-down difficult concepts and make math more easy and interesting for them? Math fear can be tackled by teacher and students both with the help of using practical strategies. There are lots of creative ways to convert math learning into fun learning. Humor while teaching also plays an important role; it serves as good mnemonic that leads to retention of material. Therefore, a teacher must be aware of repertoire of techniques for coaching students.

Teaching active mathematics and its applicability 

Some students are able to grasp mathematical concepts just by using textbooks and sample problems, whereas there are students who need more than just book reading and classroom teaching. Active engagement strategies can be used for motivating struggling learners and to challenge advanced learners. Teachers must choose activities and learning strategies that not only make sense to the children but also aim at increasing student achievement. Such strategies also help in building classroom community.

Math fun games

Kids do love learning, but their first priority is play. But if you give them both at once, there is nothing like that. Teachers should encourage students to use math while playing. One should choose good games and activities that target on a very specific math skill focused on a particular area. Some of the recommended math games are – Sudoku, Flash card multiplication game, Math drill game etc. Dice and playing cards can be great tools for teaching addition, greater than/less than, multiplication, number sense, place value etc to students. Teachers must note just playing games isn't enough; the games must be followed up with the explanations of the underlying ideas, connections and patterns.

Make It Real

A teacher must use lots of real life examples to teach. Majorly big ‘turn off’ for kids about math is that they don’t see how it affects them. A method of inducting math in life could be by telling them to use math while shopping or playing.   For example, kids can bring decimal and percentage lessons in use while shopping. Small children can be taught by using instances of things that fascinate them. For example, simple addition and subtraction can be taught by a teacher by posing sample problem like this – “There were six cupcakes, three large and three small. One pair was iced in chocolate and decorated in sprinkles. Another pair had sprinkles but was iced in vanilla. The third pair had vanilla icing only. Out of these, Amy ate a pair iced in chocolate. Now, how many left?” It will not only be catchy for them but also will make them learn.

Using these strategies teachers will discover ways how math could be made fun and easy for students and how they can easily master them.

Teacher’s Day: Let’s Thank our Teachers!!

Teachers since time immemorial have had a special place in the society. They have the instinct to recognize and nurture talent in children. For children, especially small children, their favorite teacher is the perfect person on earth. When they grow older, they look up to their teachers as instructors, advisors, guides and even friends. Duly, a special day is kept to honor and admire educators of schools and colleges, which is called as Teacher’s Day. It is celebrated across India on 5th September every year with great passion and pride. This day gives you an opportunity to express your gratitude towards your teachers. It is truly said that teaching is the most humble profession of all.

Celebrations for teachers and students 

Teacher's day is the occasion that is looked forward by the teachers and students in the schools and colleges. It is the special day devoted to pay tribute to the hard work of teachers. As the part of the celebration varied events are organized in schools and colleges. Students dress up like their teachers and teach in the junior classes. Teachers are also entertained in a number of ways where special programs like dance, drama and music are organized mostly by the students.

Why Teacher’s Day?

Basically, this memorable day is devoted to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, one of the greatest teachers and scholar of our country. He was a well -known a diplomat, scholar and above all a teacher. He strongly believed in promoting education and further improvising it. One day his students approached requesting him to allow them to celebrate his birthday. But, instead Dr, Radhakrishnan told them that not to celebrate his birthday separately, rather it would be his privilege if September 5th is observed as Teacher's day. Then since 1962, 5th of September is celebrated as Teacher's Day. This day reflects his love and attachment to the profession of teaching. 

Nurturing Student-Teacher Bond

The student-teacher bonding is an important part of a school culture. If positive relationship exists, it benefits students in many ways. Students who are strongly connected to their teachers feel confident to articulate their doubts and questions freely. So, if a student develops a unique bond with his teacher; it lends new meaning and shape to his life.

Learning is spontaneous and inquisitive for children; only a teacher has a latent ability to make a subject more interesting for students. For teachers it is not less than a Herculean task to keep their energy levels up round the clock in the classroom and draw even those students who do not want to learn or study. Many students consider teachers as “just a speed bump to their grades’, which is not a good perspective from a point of view of students. A wholesome teacher-student relationship consists of good quality interactions, mutual respect and existence of a harmonious bond in the classroom.

Believe in Student Potential

One of the cardinal rules of teaching is that every teacher must believe in the student’s potential. Students will not believe in you until you first believe in them and in what you’re teaching them. Not every child in the class is equally receptive and intelligent, knowing this fact; a teacher must try his best in boosting up the student’s confidence levels. For a teacher it is a challenge, to raise the academic standards of a child whom others have written off as being un-teachable; this is indeed a true achievement for any teacher. A teacher impacts student’s life in many ways, as a teacher you not only impart basic skills and education but also imparts ‘life-skills’- that student carries beyond the classroom.

Daily Humor in the Classroom

 

Adding humor to your daily classroom teaching helps in developing better bond with students. It creates interesting an environment and is successful in gathering maximum student’s attention. Moreover, students not only began to love the subject but also develop fondness towards the teacher. A positive attitude and a sense of humor is the best way for any teacher to get himself registered in the good books of the students.

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GOLDEN PEACOCK AWARD Recieved For "Excellence in Corporate Governance'

The Golden Peacock Awards are prestigious awards recognized worldwide. They are considered hallmark of corporate excellence and provide tremendous boost to the corporate sector. These awards were introduced by India’s Institute of Directors in 1991. This honor is given bi-annually to those companies who have proven their mettle in the fields of governance, training, innovation, quality, environment management and corporate social responsibility. The Golden Peacock Awards have now reached a stage where they are considered the greatest recognition for corporate excellence.

Mother's Pride added another feather in the cap by winning prestigious Golden Peacock Award in London. This honor has brought oodles of appreciation for the innovative work done by Delhi's premium chain of pre-schools Mother’s Pride. 

Mrs. Sudha Gupta received this award in London in a glittering ceremony. Along with that, she also presented a paper on the need for out of the box thinking on education. Rated amongst the top most educational institutions world wide, Mother's Pride was adjudged by a highly accomplished jury for the laurel.

The award ceremony was held in the presence of a renowned panel of judges including Dr. Ola Ullsteu (Former Prime Minister of Sweden), Mr. Joe Clark (Former Prime Minister of Canada) and various other eminent personalities.

Mrs. Sudha Gupta received The Golden Peacock Award for 'Excellence in Corporate Governance' from the Hon'ble former Prime Minister of Sweden Dr. Ola Ullsten.

Some of the other recipients of the award are –  Sir Adrian Cadbury who received lifetime achievement, Anna Hazare who was honored with Golden peacock lifetime achievement award. Some of the others big groups associated with this award are Vodafone group, Deutsche Bank, Barclays, Bank Banco Bradesco and several others.

THE KNOWLEDGE TREE ACADEMY LAUNCHES BTSE- IT’S MORE THAN JUST a B.Ed. COURSE

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