There’s a big chance that your child won’t learn to be street smart inside the classroom. Although it’s good to have him learn from his own mistakes, there are some things that your child should be cautioned against to avoid irreparable situations.

Even if your child is still young, it’s a good idea to make sure that his reflexes are quick and that he becomes naturally aware of danger and the things that go on around him. Keep in mind not to overdo it, as you don’t want your child to end up living in constant fear and paranoia. This is why we suggest that you make use of the playground as a venue to teach him awareness of himself and awareness of others. Here are 2 things to focus on, so that your child will be able to handle himself better in different situations.

1. Heightened awareness of surroundings

The playground is a familiar environment to your children. It’s nice to hone their sense of awareness through fun games. Below is an example of a game that can involve more children. (more…)

Children are a tough audience to satisfy, especially when you require their attention and discipline for something highly academic like science class. You can become “the cool teacher” without compromising you lessons.

The appreciation for science rests on the application of theories. Children will become more excited when they see the text in their books at work. It would be a good idea to take them out before examinations so that lessons make better impressions on your students. Here are 3 helpful tips for you, should you decide to take your class out.

1. Make an itinerary
The public playground is a good venue for your out-of-class session. There are no entrance fees and you have free reign of your itinerary.

It is important to make an outline of your objectives in that playground session and how you plan to achieve those objectives. You’d want to consider going there in the morning when the sun isn’t so hot yet, so make sure your activities fit within that time frame. (more…)

As parents, we enroll our kids in karate classes to help them stay fit and learn discipline. Children aged 10 and below might find it difficult living the real spirit of the art. They could need a bit of help dealing with the discipline aspect.

No matter how good the sensei is, students are still expected to practice outside the dojo. Practice helps them remember their katas (body positioning and movement exercises) and have a more personal connection with the movements.

Below are 3 tips to help you encourage your children to practice martial arts, even without their sensei around.

1. Read up and understand

Although there is no way you can substitute for the sensei, it will be helpful if you read up on martial arts and understand the underlying philosophies of the art. Go the extra mile and talk to your children’s sensei about your desire to help your kids apply the discipline at home. (more…)