Children are usually highly motivated to engage in gaming activities. How can games be used in educational programs? This study explored the integration of children’s traditional games in the classroom [ … ]

Robots can be used in education as teaching assistants for children. For example, robots can teach competencies including mathematics, engineering, collaboration, imagination and self-expression. In this blog post I will [ … ]

Creative literacy activities include the discussion of creative topics related to textbook content. The activities promote the use of novel responses and facilitate conversations and interactions with peers and adults. [ … ]

Children’s language learning results from their social interactions with other people. As explained in this post, using questions can facilitate your child’s learning. In this post, I will discuss the [ … ]

Parental assistance with children’s homework is common in elementary school. It is an opportunity for parents to support the development of their children’s academic skills. What is the best way [ … ]

Parents can promote children’s academic competence through their parenting behaviors. I will discuss the findings of a study that explored how general parental behaviors and styles are related to children’s [ … ]

To support your child’s math learning, you could engage in several math-related activities with your child at home. This research summarizes previous scientific studies about math activities at home and [ … ]

Why is reading to young children important? And how can you help your child become a successful and motivated reader? I will discuss the findings of a scientific study to [ … ]