ENGAGING WITH SCHOOL SUBJECTS – THE KOA ACADEMY DIFFERENCE
Traditionally schools have taken a strict siloed approach to teaching subjects like Science, Geography, History and Art. Since most parents went to school, subjects such as Technology, EMS (Economic and Management Sciences) and Life Orientation have also been added to the curriculum. Laden with content, these subjects are typically taught by content specialist teachers standing up in […]
How To Color Easter Eggs
Its fun to color Easter eggs. Pink and yellow and lavender eggs are part of the Easter tradition. And of course, kids love colors. Learn the proper way to color eggs plus learn how to boil an egg and avoid the green on the yolk. 1. Choose fresh eggs free from cracks. 2. Commercial egg […]
3 Ways To Inspire A Love Of Reading In Your Children
If your child is showing little interest in reading, there is hope. Sometimes moms and dads have to get sneaky, but you can still turn your child into a reader, even if he is reluctant about it. 1. The Early Bedtime trick.One of my favorite ways to get my kids to read is something they […]
The Two Oceans Aquarium
The Two Oceans Aquarium is a wonderful place for families, individuals, young and old to enjoy. The Aquarium offers a world of opportunities to explore and discover what the warm Indian Ocean with its bright and colourful fish and corals has to offer. In contrast, the cold Atlantic with its silver shoaling fish, swaying kelp […]
Developing your child’s Readiness to Learn– Early Education Tips
Learning toys for toddlers and developmental educational activities are important for encouraging and developing the naturally inquisitive minds of the youngest children. However, even if you are a conscientious parent who buys the most highly rated toys and books, there are critical mistakes that you are probably making that could keep your child from being […]
10 Popular Ways to Make Reading Fun
Learning to read can be a challenging adventure for some children. It seems that everyone from a child’s teacher to Mom and Dad and even Grandma is excited and waiting for the child to learn to read. All the pressure and expectations from the adults can sure put a damper on the excitement for the […]
Is Online Education Right For You
We live in the information age. We have grown so accustomed to information at the speed of light that the prospect of not having immediate access to countless numbers of facts and figures with the mere click of a few buttons for many of us is simply disconcerting. For this reason, it only makes sense […]