Reading Strategy 6: Point out sight words
Phonics is a useful way to learn new words, but most of the time we sight read. Our brains are excellent at isolating patterns, most of the time it is that…
Reading Strategy 5: Introduce the book
Books have authors and illustrators - they are creative works of art and it helps to point out the names of the author and illustrator. Talk about the cover and…
Reading Strategy 4: Show them how books work
There are conventions to reading which also need to be learned, and so it helps to introduce those ideas from an early age. Turn the book upside down and ask your child "is…
Educación híbrida, el nuevo reto que se avecina.
Esta epidemia definitivamente nos ha cambiado la vida. Tras más de un año y medio de aislamiento, nos hemos ajustado al trabajo en casa, al home learning, a pedir todo…
Reading Strategy 3: Choose books for the right age level
Books that are too long can be boring. Books with the wrong types of illustrations can scare children. The books you chose are important. Infants like books which can be…
Reading Strategy 2: Start early and be consistent
I have been reading actively to my son since he was born, and reading is a natural part of his life. We have had at least one book a day…
Reading Strategy 1: If you love it, they will too
Firstly, the most important thing children need to acquire is a love of reading. If children love books -- and are being read to -- then I can guarantee they…
Playing is Serious Learning
Our Maple Bear Early Childhood programs emphasize play and play-based learning as critical components of the curriculum. Whether the children are learning language or developing literacy, exploring numeracy or discovering…
What is Play-Based Learning?
Any activity or experience can be considered play-based learning, as long as: It is motivating and no expectation of a reward There’s an opportunity to self-direct and make choices It…
Play-Based Learning at school called Learning Centers
One of the ways that Maple Bear Arequipa incorporates play with learning is through what is known as “learning centres”. There are different learning areas in each classroom dedicated to…