Author: babbyo

Discipline in the classroom promoting responsibility

The word “discipline” can have different meanings, and is often understood as a way of “punishing children in order for them to behave”. Another way of defining discipline that is much more positive, however, is to “ teach children or students to behave responsibly ”. Many of the approaches to discipline that are used in… continue reading

Ideas for not educating children with threats

Many parents resort to threats as a last resort when they don’t know what else to do in difficult situations, such as saying things like, “If you don’t clean your room right now, you can forget about going out this weekend.” But often these types of threats are empty of content , which causes the… continue reading

Mathematics is not being taught well in school

There have always been children whose abilities did not seem to be made for the understanding and practice of mathematics , and this was sponsored many times by the confirmation of that same lack of ability on the part of one of their parents. Certainly, many people find it difficult to cope with mathematics ,… continue reading

Having a sensitive teacher can change your life

Teachers, although sometimes it may not seem like it, have much more influence on the behavior of students than their closest and closest social circle may have. For this reason, the choice of teachers is not left to chance at all, and they are people who must face harsh tests and hard studies to get… continue reading

Why learning can't always be fun

We speak very often about the need to create novel didactic materials and proposals that allow students to enthuse and make them see that learning can be fun, and in the Forest of Fantasies we work conscientiously to ensure that this is possible. However, this endeavor to create fun teaching materials and techniques should not… continue reading

Dogs make life better in schools

The health benefits that being in the company of and enjoying a dog can have for people are not a secret but no one, nor is it something new. However, what is recent are the claims that exist about the benefits that dogs could have with respect to children’s cognitive abilities , such as memory,… continue reading

Games for children: a vital treasure for development

Children’s play has an important role in the development of childhood and it is that, when children play, they create the basis of their intellectual, social, physical and emotional skills , which is undoubtedly very useful for the rest of their lives. Also, when children play with other children, they learn to combine ideas, impressions,… continue reading

Sharing every day in the classroom: key to learning

Sharing is a vital part of learning, and as such should be a part of every school day. Carrying out activities in which sharing comes into play can be an excellent and beneficial daily routine , a key practice in finding a responsive classroom in which all members meet for about twenty to thirty minutes… continue reading

Games and activities for children: towards creativity and growth

For children, toys are almost always fun, but they are also very important tools that help them learn about themselves and the world around them , which is why play and activities for children are vital for good growth and development. As children play, they learn to solve problems, get along with others, and develop… continue reading

Autism: another way of being and living in the world

Autism Spectrum Disorder or Autism is a developmental and neurobiological disorder that affects the way a person communicates and relates to others. It is usually diagnosed before three years of age and can affect children from anywhere in the world. One of the most common characteristics of this disorder is that autistic children often seem… continue reading