Why is it worth making mistakes?
Making mistakes is associated with grading, and such a belittling one at that. On tests, irregularities underlined in red glaringly. We punish for not getting enough points. We point out failures. We praise achievements and perfectionism. Instead of building self-confidence and proficiency, we discourage performance. Only mistakes and errors do not make us inferior or […]
8 games that teach about friendship
On July 30, we celebrate Friendship Day! This is the perfect time to talk with your children about emotions, attachment, support and what positive relationships are all about. Below are suggestions for eight games. Some make children think, others promote relationship building. 1. friend wanted! The students’ task is to make an appointment letter for […]
Positive aspects of playing games
I grew up with the opinion that games are not valuable entertainment, teach nothing and are full of violence, and that playing games is a mindless and unproductive activity. All of these statements are untrue, although sometimes they still persist in various circles. Games, like any tool, have positive and negative sides, depending on how […]
Right versus left hemisphere
I have noticed that in pop culture and even in various educational materials for children there is still a belief that the right and left hemispheres of the brain have differentiated functionality. The left side of our brain was to be the more logical, mathematical and linguistic, organized one, while the right side was to […]