Since the schools began to close in March, we’ve provided hundreds of hours of assistance for education from home and online tutoring. We know this is new terrain for parents and teachers alike, and we wanted to share some helpful tips for teaching or tutoring...
Puzzles are having a moment. In fact, puzzle sales at Ravensburger, one of the leading puzzle companies, have increased dramatically since the onset of the pandemic and distance learning. Not only are puzzles fun for kids and adults alike, but they also have a ton...
Spatial learning is a foundational skill that’s important for all children to learn. In fact, it’s one of the SMART Skills we focus on here at The Critical Thinking Child, and a number of our resources focus on spatial learning. But what happens when your child...
Students are now learning at home, which can be confusing by itself. Now we’re starting to see different terms like remote learning, e-learning, distance learning, and at-home schooling. What are the differences? Which one has your child’s school chosen? We’ll break...
As schools around the world shift to remote learning, parents, students, and teachers alike are learning how to make use of a slew of online tools. One of the most popular tools is a video conferencing platform called Zoom. Whether or not you were using Zoom before...
For both children and parents, distance learning is a new, sometimes unpredictable, experience. From daily lessons to homework assignments, the many different approaches to e-learning for kids can feel overwhelming. Odds are, in the past few months you’ve tried a few...
