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10 Spring Activities with Children That Teach Russian Subtly
When the snow melts in North America and the first green emerges, children once again start living outdoors. It's a good time to...
Why is a child moving away from the Russian language
How does it happen that people try to speak Russian at home, but only hear English in response? Sometimes it looks very familiar...
How to talk to your child about life changes and why the Russian language helps
Moving is not just a change of address. For a child, it's a new school, unfamiliar faces, different rules, and a complete absence of...
From what age to teach a child Russian: a breakdown by stages
Almost all parents who have relocated with small children ask this question. Some have heard that it's ideal before the age of three. Others...
«I Don't Want to Go to Class»: 7 Reasons Why a Child Resists and How to Deal With It
The child rolls their eyes, stalls, and invents excuses. It's the same every time. Let's break down what's behind it and what...
Cursive is being reintroduced in schools: handwriting is making a comeback
In April, Pennsylvania schools will return to cursive. In February, a law was passed making handwriting a required subject on par with...
New York City schools are monitoring bathroom trips through an app
Going to the restroom during class is a normal situation. However, you might be surprised to learn that restroom breaks are now...
Russian language for oneself: not for work, but for a child's inner growth
Why might a child need Russian if they live in another country? Many parents in the US and elsewhere ask themselves this question. If with...
Days of the week: how easy it is to explain to children
It seems obvious to adults: a week consists of seven days, they follow each other in strict order, and each day has its own name. But…
Schools enhance students' physical development
Children are moving less. According to the WHO, about eight out of ten schoolchildren globally do not even reach the minimum recommended...