In today’s world teachers and mothers need to be leaders and not bosses. In Piaget’s words they must work for the goal of ‘autonomy’ (intelligent and ethical decision making) rather than obedience. There should be no such thing as ‘discipline’; it should be behavior management or modification. Discipline, is fixed, like in the army, but…

  Preschoolers are at an age when they start to show independence and have a reputation for being fussy eaters. Have no fear – good nutrition at this age is still achievable. All it takes is a little bit of food and nutrition knowledge and, of course, lots of patience!     The nutritional needs…

  What are tantrums? Temper tantrums range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath holding. They’re equally common in boys and girls and usually happen between the ages of 1 to 3. They are a normal part of a child’s personal, social and emotional development.     Why do children have tantrums?…

Winter is here in Dubai!!! It’s too cold to wear shorts and time to bring out the jumpers, and it’s too cold to swim……… that’s what most parents think. “My child will get a cold or end up sick from being out in that weather”. All of the pools that High Performance Swimming Club use…

  Our mission at Ajman Academy is to inspire all learners to be the most innovative and successful individuals they can be, in an ever changing world. Education is key, and there are so many ways that students can be taught. Play is one of the main ways in which children learn. It helps to…

    The concept of change in education is not a new one: education systems and their components are subject to regular and cyclical review and revision.  Intrinsically, we are driven to constantly improve so that our students can achieve the best that they possibly can. Recent shift in the National Curriculum for England saw…

    Have you ever wondered how Thomas Edison had that moment that gave him his famous light bulb idea? Or what prompted Alexander Graham Bell’s inspired moment when he dreamed up the telephone? Come to think of it, where did any of the momentous, society-changing ideas of the last century spring from? And in…

As teachers, we have all encountered students in our time that are unmotivated to learn. Sometimes, this can be subject specific i.e. when a student genuinely has no interest in the subject and sometimes, when a student struggles to access what is being taught. Parents also frequently report that they have ‘battles’ with their children…