Conversation Club: How to Help Your Child Start Speaking Russian
Some children learn Russian but are shy to speak it. Or they have a good grasp of grammar, but make gross mistakes in conversation. How to talk to a child and make sure that he or she has a competent speech? How to develop speech in a child? Standard Russian language teaching captures all aspects of learning the subject. Grammar, punctuation, pronunciation and others. But after all [....]
Is June 12 Russia's Independence Day - the history of the holiday and what is celebrated
On June 12, the whole of Russia takes a day off, goes out of town or goes to concerts in the main squares of the cities. But what kind of holiday is June 12? How is it celebrated? And what holiday was celebrated on this day before? June 12 became a non-working day since the collapse of the USSR. Then all former Soviet republics that became states approved their Independence Days and [...]
What Connects Karl Lagerfeld to Russia?
What links Karl Lagerfeld to Russia? All the fashionistas of Russia and the world know this Great Couturier. But not every person can proudly say: Karl Lagerfeld is practically my compatriot! But how did it happen that the fashion designer turned out to be so closely connected with Russia? Karl Lagerfeld is a German fashion designer, head of the Fendi and Chanel fashion houses. About him [....]
How Kids Are Motivated to Read in the USA
Free pizza for summer reading or $10 to a savings account? How does America motivate kids to read over the summer? Getting a child to read in the summer is an insurmountable task. How can you sit behind books when you should be out walking and enjoying your vacation? But reading in the summer is proven to help prevent the loss of skills and knowledge gained during the school year. Therefore, reading in the summer is essential. And for [....]
Teaching Methodology at Palme School: How Teachers Engage and Keep Kids’ Attention During Lessons
Parents want their children to learn. It's natural. And not only in school and not only during school hours. Forcing children to study is useless. But how to make learning interesting for modern children, who are used to clip information? Phones present everything easily, quickly and vividly. This is an easy format that is memorized. Therefore, and the educational [....]
5 Reasons Why Summer Reading Matters — Plus a Bonus Book List by Age
Can a child really learn to read over the summer? Summer is a time when children take a break from everything. From studies, hobbies and any other activities. But what are the consequences of such a vacation? Unfortunately, statistics show that for 3 months of vacation children irrevocably lose up to 20% of knowledge gained during the past school year. But this is not all. [...]
June 6 - Pushkin Day and International Russian Language Day
Summer is rich in festivities, just like other seasons. And June is no exception. June 6 marks the annual Day of the Russian Language. Coincidentally, this day is the birthday of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. Where did this holiday come from, and how is it celebrated? In 2010, the UN established official holidays of the languages of the countries participating in the organization. In total there are 6 such countries. [...]
Who (or What) Is Labubu — and Should You Buy One for Your Child?
«Why do kids love monsters so much?». Parents don't realize what this love of obscure toys is all about. Not too long ago, there was a trend for scary «Kissy-Missy» and «Huggy-Wuggy.» And here it is again. Now kids are asking, as one, to buy them a Labooboo. So, who is it? And is it not dangerous to buy such soft toys at all? Most often, children do not [...].
Why Mother Language Day Matters (And What It Has to Do With Russian)
Язык отражает культуру каждого народа и его особенности. Но откуда появились языки? Почему они такие разные? Есть поверье, что раньше все говорили на одном языке. Но при строительстве Вавилонской башни люди начали ссориться и Бог наказал их. Он сделал так, что люди больше не понимали друг друга. Оттуда и пошли языки. Кто знает, как было […]
Why Should Children Learn Poems by Heart
А вы учили в детстве стихи? В садике, школе и в кружках нам часто задавали выучить стихотворения. Были веселые, которые было интересно учить, а были и тяжелые и скучные. Но зачем детей буквально заставляют учить стихи? Неужели это так необходимо? Какую реальную пользу приносит поэзия? Зачем детям учить стихи? Во время учебы нас не только […]
