Gregorio Luri tells us that children who are read to regularly by their parents at the age of five perform better in mathematics, vocabulary and spelling at the age of sixteen. And only one third of children are read to at home on a daily basis.
"Even if he doesn't understand the new word, with the words he already knows he can still catch the meaning, so the child acquires vocabulary by reading. It's a virtuous circle."
Talking to your child about school is important. Ask open-ended questions, listen carefully, offer support and encouragement, and highlight their accomplishments.
A double approach to the issue: a literary/narrative approach (carried out by Daniel Capó) and a more philosophical/conceptual approach (carried out by Carlos Granados).
Career counselling days can be the key help to solve all those questions that students have to solve before making a choice that may determine their future.
What are the alternatives to after-school activities? Extracurricular activities during COVID-19 may no longer be what we are used to. Here are some options.
The confinement has dragged teachers, mothers, fathers and students into uncertainty and the question is clear: what educational model does the Coronavirus lead to?