Why is Communication Skill Important in Primary schools?
Communication skills are vital for a functional society. Now, more than ever, we need to be able to sort fact from fiction, opinion from reality, and sensation from the ordinary. How do we do this? By reading, writing and speaking. These three form the focus of literacy in the Primary School Years. The focus of …
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Failure is Not Final
Failure is only final when metal fails, and a structure collapses, or brakes fail, and a disaster ensues. Neither of these scenarios is the scope of this blog. I am talking about failure in terms of academic progression or a test. No one likes failing; it makes us feel bad. However, it is not the …
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Frustration Tolerance
Frustration tolerance is what we call the ability to adjust to unexpected and unpleasant occurrences. It is a mark of maturity and something that is needed to navigate life successfully. We live in days of intense frustration and disruption; so, being able to tolerate the disappointment is a life-giving health thing. Young children are not …
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