Brain Teasers: Count the Squares and Triangles
A brain teaser is a type of riddle that makes one think outside the box. Some brain teasers are easy, some are a little harder, and some can make you ponder for a while. When you finally hear the answer, you often feel ignorant or silly because it should have been obvious to you. However, brain teasers are fun for young and old.
Read MoreArrows Exercise with a Twist
This exercise consists of four levels and develops a variety of skills such as directionality, sequencing and divided attention. Divided attention is a higher-level skill where you have to perform two (or more) tasks at the same time, and attention is required for the performance of both (or all) the tasks.
Read MoreWebinar: The Effects of Reading Problems on a Child’s Emotions
This webinar focuses on the effects reading problems can have on a child's emotions. It was presented by Lizani Muller, Educational Practitioner from Edublox Polokwane.
Read MoreRights vs. Responsibilities in Education
One thing to note, as with all aspects of life, with rights come responsibilities. South Africa has one of the most progressive constitutions in the world, with the Right to Education playing an essential role. While our constitution may be widely recognised and admired, few people know that the Department of Education has also introduced a “Bill of Responsibilities.”
Read MoreRight to Acceptance – The Fuss Around Neurodiversity
What is neurodiversity really, and what effect does it have on our view of learning disabilities like autism, dyslexia, and ADHD?
Read MoreHacks to Calm the New School Year Nerves
The first day back at school can be both exciting and nerve-racking for all involved. As a parent, you might be looking forward to the almost never-ending holiday to come to an end, but are concerned about what challenges might wait around the corner.
Read MoreIdentifying Legitimate Reading and Learning Help – Four Quick Tips
Edublox specialised reading, maths and learning services share four important tips on finding reading and learning support for a child to help parents get ahead of the 2022 school year.
Read MoreWebinaar: Om Kinders te Leer Lees IS Vuurpylwetenskap
Die Afrikaanse Grondslagfasevereniging het, in samewerking met Edublox, op Donderdag, 23 April 2020 'n webinaar aangebied vir grondslagfase juffrouens. Die onderwerp was die leerbeginsels wat leer lees onderlê, en 'n leesprogram is voorgestel wat nie net op van hierdie beginsels gebaseer is nie, maar ook belyn is met die KABV (CAPS) se vereistes.
Read MoreCriss-Cross Crossword Puzzle for Teenagers and Adults
This criss-cross puzzle will be enjoyed by teenagers and adults. Click on the puzzle to print. Then write the list of words into the grid, crossword style. The solution is provided below (don't spoil the fun by checking!).
Read More10 Logical Thinking Quizzes and Answers
Here are ten logical thinking quizzes with answers to guarantee some quality familiy fun! Teaching your kids to think logically is important as it encouages them to think for themselves, to question hypotheses, to develop alternative hypotheses, and to test those hypotheses against known facts.
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