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Dec 17

Yes technologies, but be careful.

First, I want to apologize because a few weeks ago that I write on the blog. There have been a few weeks of hard work, But I'm back here, and an article by a topic that fascinates me: technologies in education.

When people ask me for iKidz methodology and tell them about our digital space and use of the Tablet in class, Some believe that our system ignores the role of the teacher, the activities we use can be used by children independently without any guidance, but it's not like that.

In iKidz we believe that technologies offer us endless possibilities, above all, in order to customize the learning process. But the teacher's role in guiding this process is essential if we are to occur truly effective learning.

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Nov 17

18 tricks to encourage language. Infographic

There are many reasons that can cause a delay in language, from those bilingual children, they are exposed to learning two languages, even those whose maturation process is slower than others.

Whatever the reason for this delay, You and Dad, mom or teacher, You have many tools and ways to promote the language of sin.

Today I leave a infographic con 18 tricks to encourage language and, If these tips you know little, Do not miss the article that I published some time with 10 activities to stimulate language.

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30
Oct 17

All the resources you need for your Halloween shop.

As you know, Friday in iKidz we usually hold workshops with different themes. Usually, we take a particular party or concept to work with children vocabulary related, and then do crafts adapted to the maturation level of the kids.

Friday we did a Halloween workshop in which we would have had a great. How you can organize your Halloween a workshop in class or at home with your kids?

In today's post I leave all ideas and resources so that tomorrow is the most "terrifying" 😉

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22
Oct 17

The importance of routines. Infographic.

People always talk about the importance of routines in the lives of children, but, Why? What we provide routines in addition to making life easier for parents?

Children do not know the order of things and, therefore, adults are the ones who must help them organize their lives through stable schedules associated with routines. These are nothing more than activities that are done every day in the same way.

In today's post, I leave a infographic with key routines, the reasons why they are so important and tricks to keep in mind if you want to establish routines effectively.

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15
Oct 17

5 SPEAKING building activities in your class one-to-one.

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When we “we face” a class with one student teachers often all we “costar” a little encourage speaking. Usually when we have a group in class, conversations are much more dynamic and generates debate, but when we have a single student should be us who we guide you in speaking, offering resources to speak.

In today's article, I leave you 5 fomentes activities for the speaking in your class one-to-one. I am sure that these activities your students will not have excuses to talk 😉

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02
Oct 17

Infographic. 10 Tricks to promote learning.

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It has been a long time since I prepared an infographic and this week I decided to prepare one with some tips and tricks that I think will be great for this beginning of the course.

Learning is affected by many factors. Some of these factors affect, above all, at the moment in which we expose ourselves to the concepts we want to learn. These are the motivation, the way we learn, etc. But there are many other factors that affect learning and that have to do with our routines and lifestyle. It is important that you take into account these factors in order to favor your child's learning, and not only for them, These tips can also be applied to your way of learning.

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17
Sep 17

video post. Using Map Children's Day with your little.

The market is full of apps for your kids to play and learn at home. The problem is that many times, downloaded applications that do not have very clear what they are or what their educational value.

It's fundamental, that when you descargáis an application to learn or play your little, ye clear what and how you should use it.

Video Today, I tell you how you should use Children's Day at home Map to be effective and your children learn, for real! 😀

Remember that you have Children's Dap May available for your Android device and use from your browser by clicking here: http://day-map.fourthbit.com

I hope this video the useful results, not only to use Children's Day Map, also for any other app.

Thanks for being there!

“Technology is nothing. The important thing is to have faith in people, they are basically good and intelligent, and if you give them tools, They will do wonderful things with them.”

Steve Jobs.

 


10
Sep 17

How to Learn English short vowels.

photo credit: Ewan McIntosh Catriona doing her iPad phonics via photopin (license)

Phonics learning English is essential. If the basis for this are not well established, the process of literacy not develop properly.

Most children do not read English properly because they have not followed a proper method of learning phonics.

There are countless phonetic learning methods, but as you know, one iKidz, We develop our own materials according to the needs of our students. iPhonics is the method through which our kids learn. Through this, children learn starting with the simplest units, up to the most complex.

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04
Sep 17

video post. 10 Tips for back to school easier.

These before the start of the course are often difficult days because you have to convince your kids that, after a summer without timetables or routines, They have to go to bed soon, they can not spend all day in pisci, and can not eat what they please… In summary, you have to get back to normal and face back to school in the best way possible.

This week I wanted to contribute my bit to this tough task, preparing a video 10 tips for back to school a little easier.

I send a lot of encouragement and energy for this week.

Thanks for being there!


30
Jul 17

The 50 Hayao Miyazaki's favorite books

When a child 11 Ask years one of the most famous illustrators in the world what kind of books did you read when you were their age, You know that is exposed to an endless list of treasures.

This has happened with Hayao Miyazaki. Perhaps many do not may know him, but those interested in manga and illustration know that is one of the most revered illustrators.

I leave a piece of one of his interviews and a list of their 50 Favorite books. I'm sure that among these, You find great gems to make your summer and your children, more bearable. Of course the books are in English 😉 Let's practice!

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