How rewards help children learn: what the research says
What the research says about rewards and learning: praise beats material rewards, and how rewards are given matters more than whether. Stats from 128 studies and more than 1,400 meta-analyses.
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Chinese idioms for kids: 8 stories behind 4 characters
Eight Chinese idioms for kids, explained with their stories: 守株待兔, 亡羊补牢, 井底之蛙 and more. Meanings, origins and the lesson each one teaches.
Primary 3 Science topics in Singapore: a parent's guide
The Primary 3 Science topics in Singapore's MOE syllabus, explained for parents: Diversity, Cycles and Interactions — with the topic list and the P3 Science booster pack that follows it.
What is a booster pack? A guide to edvocard®
A booster pack is a themed set of edvocard® cards. This guide explains what is inside, the pack subjects, the Primary 3 Science pack and how points work.
How to make learning fun at home: a parent's guide
Make learning fun at home in six steps — short sessions, real choices, everyday games. A parent's guide built on play research from UNICEF and the Lego Foundation.
10 fascinating food facts for kids (with sources)
Ten food facts for kids that sound made up but are true — from 6,700-year-old popcorn in Peru to carrots that used to be purple. Every fact has a named source.