Brain Development
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QRS #2: On Creativity
This is a QRS Series – Question, Recommendation and Saying – focusing on things that are important for us, as parents and as professionals. Question: Are you doing enough to increase your creative skills? Are you exercising your brain to think beyond the obvious? Almost every job requires creativity, some more than others. With automation Read more
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10 Interesting Facts About Brain
“I consider that a man’s brain originally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose.” Arthur Conan Doyle Brain is the control centre for all living things. We have heard everyone say that for humans, the brain is the biggest differentiator from other animals, the Read more
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3 Games to Increase Creativity that Can be Played Anywhere Anytime
“I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking.” – Albert Einstein Albert Einstein was a great believer in the power of creativity and so have all the great thinkers and scientists of all time. No great breakthrough was ever done by people who did not think out of the box. Read more
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4 Easy Craft Ideas for Kids
It is a struggle to keep children engaged. “I’m bored” is a common phrase most parents are tired of hearing. First of all, we have to understand that it is okay for kids to be bored at times and it is not our duty as a parent to keep them entertained. Read about the importance Read more
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Everyone Should Learn Juggling – Why and How?
pic credit: Pexels.com Juggling has been practiced for over 4000 years and evidence of this has been found in many cultures around the world. During the middle ages, juggling was looked down upon by the elite as jesters and even now, it is largely seen in children’s parties or circuses as mere entertainment. Juggling however Read more
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Best Ways to Introduce Coding to Kids
“I think everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think.” Steve Jobs The above holds true today more than ever, when programming has been made simple and interesting enough for young children to be introduced to it. Benefits of Coding It helps children learn to Read more
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Fun Home Experiment – How to Make a Temporary Tattoo?
“When we make Play the foundation of learning, we teach the whole child.” -Vince Gowmon Experimentation is the foundation of a creative mind. Starting off the process early in a fun-filled way is one of the greatest gifts that you can give your child. It builds a sense of wonder, curiosity and questioning that will Read more
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5 Fun Games to Increase Focus and Concentration
The power to concentrate was the most important thing. Living without this power would be like opening one’s eyes without seeing anything. ― Haruki Murakami There is one sentence that most parents say almost everyday to their children. Can you guess what it is? “Can’t you just concentrate and finish your work on time?” The Read more
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Game to Develop Creativity and Thinking – ‘Follow the Instructions’
Almost all creativity involves purposeful play. Abraham Maslow This is a fun filled game which can be played by two or more players. It helps build creativity in children and an ability to observe in detail and give instructions in detail – a skill which is essential in building algorithms as they grow up. Age Read more
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Game to Develop Lateral Thinking – The Game of ‘Why’
Many of my posts deal with lateral thinking and creativity. These are skills which are very important in today’s world and will become even more important in the future. Therefore, if you want to make your children future ready, you must make efforts to develop this skill. Also Read 2 Activities to Develop Lateral Thinking Read more
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