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A Montessori school employs a different approach to education, creativity and development than more traditional childcare, pre-school and kindergarten centres. The  Montessori school method believes that children have an intrinsic ability to direct their development and that children should be seen as individuals, with preferences and gifts that should be emphasized in learning and communication. Parents should choose a Montessori school for their children because of the emphasis on self-directed learning, the multi-age grouping environment, the dedication to individual growth and the school’s ability to promote learning that will prepare children to attend a secondary education school. 

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Today, almost every child seems to have an iPad or a smart phone. And every young adult is well versed with using these modern gadgets. In fact, what will we do without them? Every parent wants their child to have a head-start, and thus it is never too early to get such a device for their precious one. However, has anyone ever spent a minute to consider the effects of using such items from an early age? Will spending too much time with a “non-human” hinder speech and social development? How about losing out on opportunities to develop other soft skills? Do they encourage or discourage bonding and interaction with siblings and parents? 

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FrogTrade Ltd, developer for the Frog Virtual Learning Platform which is currently being implemented in over 10,000 schools in Malaysia, recently won the title of “ICT Provider of the Year” at the prestigious 2013 British Educational Training and Technology (Bett) Awards 2013 held in London.

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  “There is always a way.”

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As a father of five daughters, as well as being an educator within my area's school district, one of the most difficult experiences that I have found is getting kids to see their 'Big Picture'. I reference the 'Big Picture', as it relates to one's educational and economical futures and the positive steps that are vital to ensuring a comfortable existence. 

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Fictional robots have long fascinated people's imaginations, and today real robots are becoming more and more common. Robotics gives the young reader a thorough understanding of this amazing science and, more generally, the science of artificial intelligence. Coverage includes the anatomy of a robot (vision systems, sensors, and control mechanisms), industrial robots and how they are used around the world, and specialized robots (those used in the military, in space, and in hazardous situations).

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If your little ones constantly have their eye on your iPhone or iPad, why not put their spy skills to good use? London-based mobile app developer Stealth Education has launched ABC Spy and ABC Spy Phonics, iPad and iPhone apps that uses assisted-learning, photography and social sharing to help children master Roman alphabet. Appealing to children’s natural curiosity and love of technology, ABC Spy promises hours of parent-approved learning and interactive fun.

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Today's youth are living with an explosion of technological advances especially in the area of the internet, mobile applications and multi-player gaming. This increases the need for proper supervision and mentoring as they may be overwhelmed by the sheer overload of activities and information. 

How is leadership relevant for them? Are they able to see beyond their examinations and their leisure activities?  

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A simple experiment that can help preschoolers discover and enjoy the wonders of science. Most childcare businesses supervise children for more than three hours a day, five days a week. Such long hours in care can have a serious impact on a child's growth and development. 

Businesses that offer educational curriculums help children grow academically and help prepare them for school. Science plays an important role in the learning process and should also be included as part of the curriculum. Science encourages preschoolers to ask questions, make predictions, and find answers to some fascinating questions. 

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If this is your first time to hear about topology, then it is more like geometry, except that it deals with distorted shapes. Topology is the branch of mathematics which deals with distorted shapes. In topology, we study the properties of shapes and objects that do not change even if the shape or object is distorted. For topologists, two shapes or objects are the same if they can be distorted without being torn or cut.

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