The Hidden Barrier to Learning No One Talks About
When we think about barriers to education, we often mention school fees, lack of teachers, or poor infrastructure. But one silent challenge goes unnoticed, the absence of learning resources. A child without books struggles to read. A hungry child finds it hard to...
The Role of Community in Child Development: It Takes a Village
The Role of Community in Child Development: It Takes a Village Children don’t grow up in isolation—their development is shaped by the people around them. Beyond parents and caregivers, teachers, mentors, neighbors, and entire communities play a vital role in shaping...
Why Every Child Needs a Safe Space in Crisis
Why Every Child Needs a Safe Space in CrisisWhen children experience trauma, they don’t always have the words to express it. Without a safe space, their pain often turns into silence, one that can manifest as anxiety, withdrawal, or even aggression. Every child...
AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation
As we celebrate International Day of Education under the theme, "AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation," reminds us to prioritize humanity in a tech-driven era. Artificial intelligence offers great benefits for learning but also risks...
Building Resilience in Your Children (4)
Week 4 - Resilience and primary school children At this stage, the children (Ages 6-11) are getting more mature because their thinking is becoming more orderly, structured and logical. According to Piaget (1963, 1983) it's the stage of 'concrete operations'. Also...