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 [...]
Russian language in WhatsApp and Telegram chat
Hi! Palme School is on the line! A new format of teaching in our school - Russian language online in chat messengers WhatsApp and Telegram. If you can't find a «window» in your child's schedule for Russian language lessons, we have developed this direction especially for you. What do chat lessons look like? Who would be suitable for Russian lessons in chat? В [...]
Top 15 parenting books from child psychologists
Regardless of the country, time of year or economic situation, parents all over the world ask themselves the eternal question - how to bring up children? We offer a selection of books for parents from modern child psychologists, which, we hope, will help to strengthen mutual understanding in your family. Andrei Kurpatov. “Happy child. Universal rules” If you have not read books by this author about child psychology before, this updated [...]
How long is the New Year vacation in different countries?
The first day of the new year has come. And while some people start normal working hours tomorrow, others have a whole week to rest. Let's see which countries are luckier. After all, their New Year's vacation lasts longer than usual. Spain The leader of the prolonged New Year siesta is Spain. Here the New Year vacations begin with Catholic Christmas on January 25 and last until January 6. [...]
Happy New Year 2025!
Dear parents and students of Palme School! We cordially congratulate you on the coming year 2025! The New Year is a time of hope and faith in miracles, which are sure to come to those who believe in them. We wish you and your loved ones happiness and magic. Let joyful events, interesting meetings and new achievements await you in the new year. We wish you [...]