Moments
Our moments aren’t landmarks on a road, discoveries or destinations in and of themselves. Moments can be fleeting seconds or less and also long stretches of time. Their duration is …
Where the is-ness of us is at
We all love two letter words, hopefully more than four letter options. Something about the simplicity of just two letters joined to represent an impactful meaning offers security. Two letter …
Make Room
Any glimpse of international news this past fortnight has brought harrowing images of devastation in Haiti and desperation in Afghanistan. Floods, fires and sandstorms have ripped through Europe, the Americas …
Stuff it!
Stuff it. The world’s simplest theory of interpersonal relationships might just lie in the “Stuff Theory”. The author knows no specific academic to credit with this groundbreaking, highly accessible and …
We not me
Author AM Scott Artwork Robi Gramigna Anyone who took the compulsory subscription to Episodes 5-1 of the global history making season of Covid & Co. Ep.2020 South African Version knows …
Finding your Marigold and avoiding the Walnut trees
Author: AM Scott Familiar to experienced gardeners, perhaps those who have an interest in vegetables particularly, is a concept called companion planting. Companion planting involves placing certain vegetables and plants …
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Ma’am, I passed Afrikaans
Ma’am, I passed Afrikaans. Across the country this week, pupils receiving outstanding matric results are lauded and applauded. The top one percentile get many a special mention. Those that achieve …
Mastering Memory: A Glimpse into Working Memory and Tips for Success
Did you remember to phone the dentist this morning? Did you remember to feed the dogs, defrost dinner, make that overdue payment, and reply to all those emails? Ah, the infamous daily ‘to-do’ list.
Why learning to read is difficult, and how we can help our children
Cognitive Education is inspired by the work of Professor Reuven Feuerstein. Feuerstein was one of the first people to believe that the brain had the ability to modify, change, and adapt in both structure and function throughout life, in response to experiences.
What does a Speech and Language Therapist do?
Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) can work with paediatrics, babies (as young as new-borns), toddlers, pre-schoolers, school going age children, adults and geriatrics.
The Reading Brain: What Parents, Teachers and Schools Need to Know About Their Children’s Reading Journey
The Reading Brain: What parents, teachers and schools need to know about their children’s journey to become proficient readers
Stop, Pause and Think – Equipping Children with Strategies for Planning and Organisation in Approach to Tasks
COVID-19 is a shadow that has impacted every facet of our children’s lives. The ramifications are not only evident with health, but their academic, social, and emotional well-being too.
Developing An Understanding Of Dyslexia And Reading
Dyslexia is a complex multi-componential learning difficulty. Understanding how reading is acquired is important to further recognise the challenges that learners with dyslexia experience.
Fidgets or a fad?
Many children, predominantly those with attention deficit disorders (ADHD), have difficulty sitting still, paying attention, and controlling their impulses. This affects the child’s life at home and at school and impacts on their ability to get along with others.
Putting the Care Back into Self-care
Thinking back to the various lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic, there were some timesaving and comfort advantages to pyjama zooming, and no make-up mask days for me and my family.
The Post Pandemic Classroom
Cognitive Education is inspired by the work of Professor Reuven Feuerstein. Feuerstein was one of the first people to believe that the brain had the ability to modify, change, and adapt in both structure and function throughout life, in response to experiences.