Is it bad if a child immediately breaks things? It's actually a crucial "first step." Children who have just started playing with building blocks,even if they've built something up, will immediately knock it down with a "BASH!" right? "Are they...

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In this day and age, we often hear that children need critical thinking skills.But what exactly are critical thinking skills? And how can they be developed? Critical thinking skills, as it turns out, can be nurtured through everyday interactions, not...

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How to foster a child's independence: Approaching child-rearing through Montessori education "Is this method of educating my child really the best?"Do you ever find yourself pondering such questions? Lately, with the success of shogi players, among other things, we've been...

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It is often thought that "educational play = special teaching materials are necessary," but in fact, much of a child's learning happens in daily life. Rather, "small games" found in everyday life are the best foundation for developing thinking skills....

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