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A Meaningful Gift: Russian Language Lesson Certificate for Kids Living Abroad
In many families who have moved abroad, the children may simply not know Russian and will never start learning it themselves. But what to do if the parents want to


Catch the Sun! What to Know About the Summer Solstice on June 21
On June 21, an annual natural phenomenon that has been celebrated around the world for thousands of years will once again occur. It's Summer Solstice Day. It's a holiday created by the very


Best Math Games for Kids by Age: Make Learning Fun from 4 to 14
Mathematical games should definitely be included in the child's development and education program. Such games improve memory, logic and in general develop the brain. But what games for


10 Parenting Mistakes That Can Have Long-Term Consequences
Every parent wants the best for their child. But then why are psychologists becoming more and more popular nowadays? Every second person has serious problems related to childhood.


What Is Juneteenth and Why It Matters: A Family-Friendly Guide
June 19 was a day of freedom for a huge segment of the American population. But what's the big deal about this day? And why is it called Freedom Day? You'd think that


Shared Hobbies with Your Child: How to Connect, Grow, and Speak Together
What to do with your child to make it interesting for everyone? There are many joint hobbies for the whole family, but not all of them help to develop the interests of the child and at the same time


7 Russian YouTube Channels for Kids
Modern children are used to getting information from the Internet. Unfortunately, the information that children love so much is far from useful. Parents dream that sitting on the phone would become


Which Language Mistakes Should You Correct — and Which Will Fix Themselves
Inophones are people who are native speakers of a language other than the one they are learning. For example, children who were born abroad and spoke English from birth, and


Friday the 13th in America vs. Russia: One Day, Two Worlds
Don't schedule anything for Friday the 13th! On this day everything falls out of hand and is haunted by bad luck. People tend to develop their fears by only paying attention to


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


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 does it


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


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 over the summer is an insurmountable task. Is it


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. It is useless to force children to study.


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 school, hobbies, and just about anything else. But what are the consequences


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. It is also the day


Who (or What) Is Labubu — and Should You Buy One for Your Child?
"Why do kids love monsters so much?". Parents don't understand what this love for obscure toys is all about. Not too long ago, there was a trend for scary


Why Mother Language Day Matters (And What It Has to Do With Russian)
Language reflects the culture of each nation and its characteristics. But where did languages come from? Why are they so different? There is a belief that everyone used to speak the same language.


Why Should Children Learn Poems by Heart
Did you learn poems as a child? In kindergarten, school and in clubs we were often asked to learn poems. There were fun ones that were interesting to learn, and there were


Learning Russian Through Cooking
How to learn Russian in a delicious way? How easy is it to start learning Russian right from practice? Russian language, like any other language, is necessary for us to communicate in everyday life


Hobbies That Help Your Child Learn to Speak Russian
Teaching a child to write in Russian is sometimes much easier than teaching him to speak. But, why can't a child speak Russian? Is there a problem?