By Ann Gitari
Looking at the children of All Saints Cathedral Kindergarten playing happily it is clear that they have no idea how the current political situation may adversely affect their future. Perhaps it’s best that way. Besides, they are too young, too innocent, too happy to understand the political crisis in the country. They had [...]
The results for Kenya Certificate of Primary Education 2008 edition were released today by the minister of education Prof Sam Ongeri at the Kenya Institute of Education in Nairobi.
Also present at the event were representatives from the Headteachers association, Kenya National Union of teachers, representatives from the national parents association.
Speaking during the event, education permanent [...]
By: Joan E. LeFebvre
At some point, most of us have been witness to a painful scene: A child’s separation-anxiety meltdown. It goes something like this: A three-year-old wails “Don’t leave me here! I wanna go hooome!” as his frazzled mother attempts to loosen the iron grip he managed to establish on her leg. Clearly, no [...]
Have you ever thought about the difference between talking with and talking to someone? Talking with someone puts you and the other person on an even footing. It gives more than one person a chance to express a belief or opinion. Talking to someone, on the other hand, is being — well, patronizing, or worse, [...]
When your child doesn’t know a word in her reading books, should you tell her what it is? Should you teach your child the alphabet before he starts school? We have compiled reading tips to help parents best help their children learn to read:
Tips for Reading to Preschoolers
* Snuggle with your child with her favorite [...]
Give positive feedback and show appreciation for teachers and the principal.
Approach interactions with a positive attitude and an open mind.
Listen to others’ viewpoints.
Share your child’s strengths, talents, and interests with your child’s teachers.
Share expectations and set goals together for your child.
Make appointments as needed [...]