The erudite child - how to develop his or her horizons
First, let's understand how erudition differs from broadmindedness. Is a polymath a child with a broad outlook? Or is it? On the one hand, both these concepts are often used as synonyms. But there is a significant difference. Circumference is a WIDE knowledge in different areas of life, and erudition implies a DEEP knowledge. Thus, to become a polymath, you can start by developing your horizons. [...]
What are parents saying about classes at Palme School?
Hi everyone! Parents of students who are or have been involved in our school know that we interview them regularly. This helps us to identify things to work on. As well as gathering positive feedback so that other families can make their own school choice. Feedback from parents We thought we would share with you some interesting snippets that we think [...]
Emotional intelligence - developing a happy child
Every parent wants to see their child healthy and happy. And if physical activity, fresh air and a healthy diet make them healthy, what is needed for happiness? Psychologists are increasingly talking about the development of emotional intelligence from an early age. If a child learns to understand his emotions and control them, a happy future awaits him. Cartoon “Puzzle” Do you remember the cartoon “Puzzle”? [...]
Old New Year - why Russians celebrate the new year twice
The blame for the appearance of such a date as Old New Year in the national calendar is usually shifted to the Soviet authorities. But, if you start to understand, Peter the Great is to blame, not the Bolsheviks. Further we will tell you in detail why. Prerequisites for the appearance of the Old New Year As we wrote in the article about the history of Christmas, before the decree of Peter I in 1699, the chronology in [....]
Vibe, aggro, imba, tap — How to Understand Teen Slang?
What to do if a teenager inserts incomprehensible words into his speech? If you do not understand half of what children discuss among themselves, then it's time to take up a dictionary of youth slang. But, before you learn the meaning of newfangled words, in a nutshell we will tell you why children pick them up so easily. And also, whether parents should fear for the future of their [...].
Russian alphabet or Cyrillic alphabet - how to learn for English speakers
The Russian alphabet is certainly not Arabic script or Chinese characters. But it also has its own peculiarities. Half of the letters of the Cyrillic alphabet are similar to the Latin alphabet, but the difficulty lies in the sound designation of each letter. This is the main difference. If you are teaching your child the Russian alphabet from scratch, and he has already mastered the Latin alphabet, try to show him in Latin, how [...].
Merry Orthodox Christmas!
Dear parents and students! We greet you on the solemn day of Orthodox Christmas. This great holiday fills our souls with the miracle of faith, calls for love, mercy and spiritual revival. May happiness, joyful smiles and general well-being settle in your homes forever. May peaceful harmony and deep mutual understanding become the foundation of the family hearth. Christmas gives us a source of inspiration [...].
The Night Before Christmas or Christmas Eve
“You can't go until the first star!” - Those who lived in Russia in the 1990s should be familiar with a commercial for a bank. In the story, a company headed by Catherine the Great is celebrating Christmas at the tsar's table. The table is bursting with viands, guests are having fun, and at some point the empress asks Alexander Suvorov, why he does not eat anything. And, as a true [...]
Children's books by 11 Russian classics - if it's too early to read War and Peace
When talking about Russian classics, the first thing that comes to mind are the novels of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy. But what if parents want to familiarize their children with Russian literature of the 19th century? What children's books can be chosen to familiarize them with the classics? Below are 11 Russian writers whose books you can read with your child or give them for independent reading. More articles about children's books: [...]
Why don't today's children like to learn?
After the New Year vacations, children start the second half of the school year. And, as a rule, parents return to the usual role of organizer-controller - to check what classes are tomorrow and whether the child has done his homework. At the same time, in many families the same question is repeated: “Well, I studied by myself, why can't you?”. Let's understand why today's children do not [...]
