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The Benefits of Investing in a Special Needs Tutor
In this article, we will discuss the benefits of investing in a special needs tutor and how this can assist in creating a positive educational journey.
December 13, 2023

Thought-Provoking Instructional Strategies for Teaching
In this article, we’ll discuss a few interesting teaching strategies that can be used to encourage understanding and a love for learning within students.
December 11, 2023
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6 Bad Study Habits to Avoid
In this article, we’ll identify six bad study habits, as well as provide you with healthier and more effective methods of studying.
December 6, 2023

The Importance of Social Emotional Learning Activities
In this article, we delve into the importance of social emotional learning activities and explore how this contributes to academic success.
December 4, 2023

Why You Should Make Use of an Organic Chemistry Tutor
In this article, we’ll provide you with some helpful study tips as well as explain how an organic chemistry tutor can help you master complex concepts.
November 29, 2023

How to Check AS Level and CAPS Matric Results
In this article, we’ll walk you through the essential details and procedures for retrieving your graduation results.
November 27, 2023
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Preparing for Your A Level Chemistry Final Exam
In this article, we'll discuss certain approaches to studying chemistry that will help you feel confident in your A Level exam.
November 22, 2023

Creating a Homeschool Schedule that Promotes Success
A well-structured homeschool schedule is not just a tool for academic success; it also plays a crucial role in nurturing a child's mental and physical health.
November 20, 2023

What is a Mind Map and How to Use One
In this article, we will answer the question: What is a mind map? We will also explain how to create and use one effectively.
November 15, 2023

Causes for ADHD Burnout in Students and Management Methods
This article explores what ADHD burnout is, its root causes, and offers strategies to help students
November 13, 2023
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Mental Health and Exam Preparation
In this article, we will discuss why mental health is so important during exam preparation and provide you with some useful stress management strategies.
November 8, 2023

Finding and Navigating a Homeschool Science Curriculum
In this article, we’ll explore different options for homeschool science curricula and how to find the best fit for your child.
November 6, 2023

How to Prepare for a Biology Practical Exam
In this article, we will explain what you can expect from a practical exam and provide you with some useful tips on how to prepare.
November 1, 2023

ADHD and Depression: The Effects on Students and Studying
In this article, we’ll discuss strategies for managing ADHD-related depression in the school environment.
October 30, 2023

How to Help Children With an ADHD Learning Disability
In this article, we'll explore ways to help children with an ADHD learning disability, from creating urgency to utilising ADHD-specific tools and resources.
October 23, 2023

An A Level Biology Final Exam Study Guide
In this guide, we will provide you with some helpful tips on how to prepare for and approach your upcoming exam.
October 18, 2023

How Text-to-Speech Apps Can Help Special Needs Students
In this article, we’ll explore how TTS apps can be a game-changer for students with special needs, empowering them to succeed in their educational journey.
October 16, 2023

Planning for Homeschool Everything You Need to Know
In this article, we’ll cover planning for homeschooling, what to look for in a homeschooling programme, resources you’ll require, and more.
October 2, 2023

Common Mistakes in a Cambridge English A Level Exam & How to Avoid Them
In this article, we’ll explain how you can avoid some of these common English exam mistakes and improve your grades.
September 27, 2023

How to Focus on School Work and Studying: Utilising Technology
In this article, we’ll discuss how to focus on school work by making use of technology and apps, ensuring that students can study effectively.
September 25, 2023
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What Makes a Great Tutor
In this article, we’ll discuss what qualities a great tutor should possess and how such a tutor can help your child improve their grades.
September 20, 2023

What to Look for in a Grade R Preschool Homeschool Curriculum
In this article, we’ll explore what to look for in a Grade R preschool curriculum and provide tips on how to create an effective preschool learning environment
September 18, 2023

Exam Stress Management Strategies
In this article, we will share 6 strategies through which you can manage your stress levels and succeed during exam season.
September 13, 2023

Why Creative Kids Thrive: The Key to Lifelong Success
In this article, we’ll explore the importance of creativity and how to encourage creative kids to shine on their educational journey and beyond.
September 11, 2023

6 Signs you need a tutor and how to choose the right one
In this article, we'll list the 6 signs you need a tutor and explain how to choose the right one for you.
September 6, 2023

How English Tutors Can Help You Improve Your Grades
In this article, we'll explore the advantages of online English tutors and how they enhance students' grasp of the language.
August 30, 2023

Types of Dyslexia: Student Approaches to Adapting and Managing the Condition
In this article, we’ll explore the different types of dyslexia, as well as provide some insight into how students can manage this condition.
August 23, 2023

The Power of Taking a Brain Break
In this article, we explore how you can harness the power of brain breaks to support your child’s learning journey.
August 21, 2023

Reflective Practice: A Critical Thinking Study Method
In this article, we’ll explore the essence of reflective practice as a study technique and how it can be harnessed to elevate the learning experience.
August 17, 2023

How Family Dynamics Are Strengthened by Online Homeschooling
In this article, we’ll explore how family dynamics can be strengthened by online homeschooling.
August 15, 2023

Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Raising the Leaders of the Future
In this article, we’ll explore the significance of emotional intelligence in leadership and how parents can cultivate this within their children.
August 10, 2023

Reading Skills Development for Kids
In this article, we’ll explore the development of reading skills and offer valuable tips to support your child’s journey to becoming an avid reader.
August 7, 2023

How to Prevent Cyberbullying in a Virtual Learning Environment
In this article, we’ll unpack the concept of cyberbullying as well as discuss how parents can help prevent cyberbullying and help their children.
August 2, 2023

The Impact of Virtual Schools on Rural Education: Bridging Geographic Barriers
In this article, we’ll discuss the issues that rural education presents as well as how virtual schools offer a solution.
July 31, 2023

Study Motivation and Student Autonomy in a Homeschooling Environment
In this article, we’ll discuss study motivation and student autonomy within a homeschooling environment.
July 27, 2023

Monitoring Your Child’s Online Activities as a Safety Precaution
In this article, we’ll discuss the concept of monitoring your child’s online activities and provide some helpful tips.
July 19, 2023

Developing Social Skills for Kids and Teens Who Are Homeschooled
In this article, we’ll delve into how the development of social skills differs between children and teens.
July 17, 2023

Homeschooling statistics in a post-pandemic world
CambriLearn set out to understand how COVID-19 permanently changed the way families elected to educate their children, especially in a homeschooling environment
July 14, 2023

A Parent’s Involvement in Schools vs Homeschooling
In this article, we’ll discuss parental involvement in homeschooling and how you as a parent can help your child flourish in this environment.
July 12, 2023

Learning Activities for Autistic Kids
In this article, we will explore various learning activities, games, and toys specifically designed to engage and benefit autistic children.
July 11, 2023

Important Child Development Theories to Consider
In this article, we’ll discuss some of the important elements in child development as well as explore how parents can help their children thrive.
July 5, 2023

Python Coding with Kids and Teens: The Future of Technology
In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of Python coding with kids and teens that are at the forefront of a great technological boom.
June 28, 2023

Career Paths to Pursue with A Level Physics
In this article, we will explore the potential career paths connected to an A Level Physics qualification.
June 21, 2023

Indoor Kids Activities in Johannesburg
In this article, we’ve put together a list of fun, educational, and entertaining indoor kids activities in Johannesburg.
June 19, 2023

Outdoor Kids Activities in Johannesburg
In this article, we will list a selection of fun, family-friendly outdoor kids’ activities available to our Johannesburg families.
June 14, 2023

College and University Admissions When Attending an Alternative School
In this article, we will explore alternative schools and discuss whether or not alternative schools allow for university acceptance.
June 7, 2023

Indoor Kids Activities in Pretoria
In this article, we have gathered a list of fun indoor kids activities in Pretoria that you can enjoy as a family!
June 5, 2023

Outdoor Kids Activities in Pretoria
In this article, we will list a variety of outdoor kids activities in Pretoria that will keep your children busy for hours!
May 31, 2023

Indoor Kids Activities in Durban
In this article, we list a bunch of indoor kids activities in Durban, that will keep your children entertained.
May 29, 2023

Outdoor Kids Activities in Durban
In this article, we will list all the outdoor kids activities in Durban that will keep your child entertained and active.
May 24, 2023

ADHD Study Tips to Help Your Child Succeed
NICE's six environmental modifications for ADHD, turned into a homework setup, plus the hand-in system for the child who does the work and never submits it.
May 22, 2023

Indoor Activities for Kids in Cape Town
Cape Town can be rainy and cold in the winter months. Luckily, there are indoor activities for kids in Cape Town that you can enjoy as a family.
May 18, 2023

Outdoor Activities for Kids in Cape Town
In this article, we will provide you with a list of things to do in Cape Town with kids that will keep them active and entertained.
May 15, 2023

3 Study Tips for Exams to Help You Succeed
In this article, we will provide you with 3 study tips for exams that will help you succeed.
May 2, 2023

Academic turning point: The benefits of using tutors
Here are some of the reasons private tutoring is seen as an academic turning point in a student's success.
April 28, 2023

Applying to university with IGCSE and A Levels
You may be wondering whether or not applying to university with IGCSE is not only possible, but will gain you entry into university? The answer is yes!
April 25, 2023

Fun writing activities to help kids hone their writing skills
In this article, we share fun creative writing activities for younger kids that will help them improve their writing skills
March 20, 2023

How to become a financial manager
This article will explore what a financial manager does, how to become one, the subjects you need to take, and whether a financial manager needs math.
February 21, 2023

Classroom Organisation Ideas
In this article, we'll share some creative classroom organisation ideas and practical storage ideas, to help you plan your classroom layout.
February 17, 2023

How to become an astronaut
In this article, we explore what subjects are required to become an astronaut and provide students with an outline of how to become an astronaut.
February 15, 2023

How to study abroad
In this article, we will discuss some of the processes that one should follow should one wish to study abroad after high school.
February 13, 2023

The benefits of studying abroad
In this article, we will take a look at some of the personal skills that studying abroad can teach teens
February 8, 2023

How to become a CEO
In this article, we discuss what a CEO does, what subjects you need to take to become a CEO, and what salary you can expect to earn as a CEO.
February 6, 2023
Benefits of a Student Tracker
In this article, we discuss some of the features of CambriLearn’s student tracker and highlight some benefits of being able to track a student’s progress online
February 1, 2023

How to become a teacher
In this article, we will discuss teaching as a career choice. Including how to become one, which subjects you need and a teacher's day-to-day responsibilities.
January 30, 2023

The impact of ChatGPT on education
We explore some of the practical uses of ChatGPT in education and the potential benefits and drawbacks that ChatGPT may have on the schooling system.
January 25, 2023

Top careers in South Africa
In this article, we're going to take a look at some potential career choices based on what jobs are currently in high demand in South Africa.
January 23, 2023

Creating a positive learning environment at home
In this article, we will look at why a positive learning environment is important and explore some examples of how to create a positive learning environment.
January 18, 2023

10 Benefits of Online High School for Teens
In this article, we will discuss some of the benefits of enrolling your teen in an online high school and look at how it can help them thrive.
January 12, 2023

Playdate ideas for homeschooling families
In this article, we explore some of the benefits of playdates and offer some indoor and outdoor playdate ideas.
January 10, 2023

Are reading logs effective?
In this article, we will take a look at whether reading logs are effective, discuss the benefits and disadvantages of reading logs with some alternatives
January 5, 2023

Word games for kids
We will look at different types of word games and share some ideas for children’s word games to help improve their language skills.
January 3, 2023

Benefits of subject and career choice assessments
Subject and Career Choice Assessments are designed to help understand a child’s unique personality in order to navigate their subject & career choices
January 2, 2023

Cognitive development activities for primary school children
In this article, we will look at the different stages of cognitive development and provide practical ideas to help harness essential skills at each stage.
December 21, 2022

Which learning environment best suits your child?
In this article we discuss the different learning environments and to try to shed some light on which environment is better suited to your unique needs.
December 19, 2022

Which learning style best describes your child?
In this article, we try and help parents understand their child’s preferred style of learning is to ensure that they feel motivated in their studies.
December 15, 2022

Skipping a Grade
In this article, we will answer some frequently asked questions related to grade skipping and look at some of the pros and cons of skipping a grade.
December 12, 2022

The Importance of exercise in education
Research has shown that children who do physical activities are more productive, are able to better manage their time, and are more motivated in their studies.
December 7, 2022

Future-Proof Education
In this article, we will take a look at the job landscape of the future in an attempt to understand how parents can better prepare their children for the future
December 5, 2022

Student Burnout
In this article, we discuss some of the causes and symptoms of student burnout, and look at ways to prevent and treat burnout in children and teens
December 1, 2022

Fun Ideas for Study Breaks
In this article, we will discuss why study breaks are important for a child’s development and introduce a few fun study break activity ideas.
November 28, 2022

Student Motivation and Optimism
In this article, we will explore how to motivate students and increase optimism levels through fun and engaging educational activities.
November 22, 2022

Benefits of Project-Based Learning
In this article, we will look at some of the benefits of project-based learning and how online schooling encourages learning through self-discovery
November 15, 2022

10 Strategies for Academic Success
We explore strategies to promote academic success in students who are online schooling - in order to best prepare them for a happy and healthy future.
November 8, 2022

Math games for kids with a deck of cards
In this article, we will explore some simple math games to play with kids using only a deck of cards to help them develop their math skills.
October 13, 2022
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A-Levels vs. Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses
In this article, we will explain the differences between A-Levels, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses.
October 9, 2022

The importance of play in child development
In this article, we discuss the importance of play in early childhood development and look at ways to encourage kids to play as part of their development.
October 5, 2022

Math and Science activities in the garden
In this article, we will discuss how you can set up a learning garden to teach your child math and science-related concepts.
September 30, 2022

Why is Science so important in education?
In this article, we will discuss what is science for a child, why it is so important and how to teach your child science-related concepts in an interactive way.
September 21, 2022

The importance of handwriting
In this blog we discuss the importance of handwriting in schools, despite the rise of our use of keyboards and computers to create written text.
September 19, 2022

Exploring Forest Schools
Forest schools are rising in popularity as families discover the benefits of homeschooling whilst trying to breed a love for the environment in their children.
September 12, 2022

Tips to Ace the Comprehension Section of Your IGCSE English Exam
In this article, our CambriLearn teachers share their tips on how to pass the comprehension section of the Cambridge IGCSE English Exams.
September 5, 2022

How to develop a child’s inquiring mind
While the never-ending questions that children ask can test our patience, promoting the habit of asking questions can develop self-motivated lifelong learners.
August 29, 2022

The pros and cons of international schools when moving abroad
In this article, we will look at some of the pros and cons of choosing an international school when moving abroad.
August 22, 2022

Improving math skills and building student confidence
In this article, we will look at the importance of learning mathematics in school and how children can improve these skills and build confidence in maths.
August 17, 2022

How to motivate your child by instilling a love for learning
The first step in getting a child to absorb and retain information is to instil a love for learning in the child and ensure that they are self-motivated.
August 15, 2022

How to encourage kids to read
Because we understand the importance of reading, we've created a list of top tips that will help you encourage your kids to read.
August 12, 2022

Fractions – How to add, multiply and divide fractions
One-line rules for every fraction operation, worked examples, the mistakes children make and why, tip and times explained, and practice with answers.
August 5, 2022

Exercises to teach reading comprehension
Encouraging participation in exercises to promote reading comprehension will help instil a love for reading and promote optimal knowledge retention.
July 25, 2022

10 Benefits of STEM educational games for kids
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education puts an emphasis on preparing kids of today for successful future careers.
July 25, 2022
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