Laboubou rests: TOP weird toys of the USSR
Many parents find modern toys strange. They think the same laboobs are weird freaks. And do not understand what children found in them. But remember the old Soviet toys. Poupsikis and cars. But there were some very strange creatures. Take Cheburashka. Who's that? What kind of animal is that? But there were even more creepy and strange Soviet toys. [...]
Why Children Need Geography: From Maps to Adventures
Not all children understand why they should study geography at school. And even more so, additionally. But this subject is very important not only for good grades. But for the whole life. Of course, if you want your life to pass interesting and exciting. Why study geography? Think about what you learn in geography. It is far from just the location of countries and [...].
Talking to Kids About Money: How to Handle Financial Differences
Not all families are the same in financial well-being. Some can afford to buy expensive things and go to the ocean every 3 months. And some can afford to buy second hand clothes and go to the countryside. But how to explain to children, why there is such a difference between families? After all, they are so often complex because of the financial gap between their peers. Almost all children also want a new [...].
Private Tutor or Online One-on-One Lessons: What’s More Effective?
Private tutor or individual lessons in an online school? Which is more effective? Many parents ask themselves this question. Everyone has their own opinion about it. But there are facts. And they say unequivocally. Pros and cons of a Russian language tutor Each tutor works according to his own methodology. Those who at least once looked for a tutor, know that for effective lessons you have to go through [....]
What Is the TORFL Exam and Why Do You Need It
Many people in the world study foreign languages. But not everyone passes official exams for their knowledge. But there are such exams for almost every language in the world. Today we will talk about the exam for knowledge of Russian as a foreign language. It is he who allows foreigners to enter Russian universities or work as translators. It also gives them the opportunity to lead [...].
Mikhail Zoshchenko: Soviet Humorist Who Made Millions Laugh
Mikhail Mikhailovich Zoshchenko was known throughout the Soviet Union. And not only. He amused millions of people with his stories and feuilletons. This writer told about the ordinary life of ordinary people. But all this was presented in a cheerful and humorous way. Modern youth could call him a stand-up comedian. And the older generation reread his works many times. But his life is not at all [...].
National Hispanic Heritage Month: How Latinos Continue to Shape Modern America
The United States is a multi-ethnic country. But there is the largest ethnic group. And it deserves special attention. And that is Hispanics. Not only do they make up about 18% of America's population. They have made a huge contribution to the entire country. In honor of this, the United States has a special holiday. More specifically, it's not even one holiday. It's an entire month of celebration and [.....]
Homework Help: When Parents Support Learning and When They Hurt It
Homework is often a big problem for children and parents. It is an opportunity to get a good grade or to lower the average grade. Very often parents want to help their child get an excellent grade and double-check homework after it is done. Especially with underachieving children. But is it so useful? Is it necessary to check the dz or so we do only worse? Let's understand the [....]
Why Your Child Refuses to Go to School — and How to Help
School is a new stage in the life of all children and their parents. But not all children are happy about it. It happens that every morning starts with a bad mood, because the child does not want to learn. And the reasons for this can be many. Why does the child does not want to learn? First graders are especially hard to adapt to school. Instead of games [...]
Redundant Words You Should Stop Using Right Now
There are already more than 8 billion people on Earth and each of them speaks differently. Unfortunately, many people make mistakes in speech. And only a few can be called speakers of an impeccable language. In the English language such a representative is rightly considered to be the actor and writer Stephen Fry. For literacy he is attracted to the creation of textbooks and audiobooks. But most ordinary people incorrectly [.....]
