Mazes! What is the happiest memory that we first associate with it? It’s surely the one that takes us straight to our childhood where we would have tremendous fun getting lost in the garden in the Hedge Maze or keep colliding into glass frameworks in the maze of the House of Mirrors. Discovering our way out would mean absolute glee compelling us to jump with excitement. It’s certain, mazes are an enjoyable activity to indulge in for both adults and children alike. So, these were the actual large structural mazes that we were referring to.

Mazes are essentially the puzzles that we initially have on paper which we often see children solving from a small age. They are created and made available to children in various patterns, drawings and designs to attract them so that they get hooked onto them. It is interesting to note that practicing mazes not only benefit children but these also aid therapists to address and highlight a variety of abilities amongst children. So, this brings us to the main question. Why are these mazes so important and why should a child solve them? They do love it as a leisure activity but there is immense logic and technicality behind making them solve those mazes. Let’s look at some of those aspects below.

Enhance Cognitive Skills

Mazes improve the cognitive skills of children. They work like brain boosting exercises. While solving them, it makes them think, reason and remember. Simultaneously achieving all of these, sharpens their memory, builds their focus and increases the concentration level of their minds to a great extent.

Fine Tune Motor Skills

Mazes require the children to navigate the right path through the narrow passages without hitting their pencils or markers to the black lines which are the borders of the maze passages. They have to go slow with the strokes and not rush to complete the puzzle. So, it is their motor skills that are working to prevent them from bumping into the black lines. This controlled movement also helps them to produce readable handwriting later.

Strengthen Visual Skills

Before they begin to solve the maze, children do plan out their moves. Whether they realise it or not but they organically scan their eyes over the maze circuit to decide how to go about with the same. That expands their visual power and the ability to scrutinize complex settings and triumphantly come out of them.

Hand Eye Coordination

While concentrating meticulously with their minds and working with their little fingers to locate the track in the mazes without touching the black lines requires children to be very careful and precise. This is only possible when excellent hand and eye coordination is implemented by the child and it definitely gets finer with practice.

Find Effective Solutions

Children devise their own strategies to solve mazes. Whether they find their way from the start point or work backwards from the end point is up to their imagination. While at it, mazes are constructively helping them to be problem solvers since they are learning to deal with tricky situations.

Virtue of Patience

We have to agree that mazes are a tad complicated and children do take their time to solve them. While doing so, it teaches them the value of persistence that they got to stick around and not give up and that patience will yield good results and their genuine hard work put into something will never be futile.

Build Confidence

A child solving an easier maze or a difficult one, whatever the level may be, just the very fact that they were able to solve it gives them a sense of pride and accomplishment and it lifts their spirits to do more and better the next time.

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Maths and Science aren’t considered the most interesting subjects by many students. And it’s due to the nature of these subjects. They are demanding subjects and require a lot of practise, which is something students rarely enjoy doing.

For several decades it has been a challenge for teaching professionals to make Mathematics and Science a little more appealing to learners across the world, luring them with pictures at first, and then came in videos. And now with the 3D printing technology becoming accessible, teaching can finally be more than just observing.

3D printed models allow students to interact with them, resulting in a more direct approach to learning. An atom does not need to be imagined by the student if a 3D model is used to actually depict it. A curve on a graph doesn’t sound interesting to a student, but a 3D printed curve does. And this is just the cherry on the tip of the various advantages of using 3D printed models in education. Here are some reasons it’s a great idea to use models to teach Mathematics and Science:

The wow factor

By the stage of development at which 3D printing technology is by now, it is easily possible to 3D print just about anything. This ability to create induces a wow factor to whatever subject or topic a student is learning. It not only increases their interest in the subject, but also helps them throughout the learning process as a motivation to learn. Much of the motivation to learn in young students is not application based. If they are having fun while learning, they will learn well, and if they’re not having fun, the chances of them retaining the same information is far lower. Keep the learning interesting with 3D models, increasing how much and how well the student learns.

Visual cue

Introducing new concepts to children is sometimes challenging, specifically the younger ones have trouble relating what they learn in classrooms to the real-world scenario. And this problem is solved in an instant manner with the visual cues a 3D model provides. Maths really benefits from this, since a lot of mathematics concepts are abstract. The 3D model makes the learning tangible and simple. When students are able to touch and experience object for themselves, rather than just learning about them, the idea solidifies. For example, everyone knows that the Pythagorean theorem is proved to be true. Now the students can verify for themselves with a right-angle triangle in their hands constructed using the Mayku 3D student’s printer

The world of design

Creating anything requires a degree of creative expression. 3D printed models, and the process with which they’re made commands the student’s undivided attention and promotes creativity amongst them. Getting involved in the designing process allows students to get into the shoes of a creative professional and work their way with real life problems. Finding real solutions to real problems, promotes critical thinking in the students and helps their learning curve.

Layer of learning

We’re all 3-dimensional beings and for the longest period of time, we have learned through 2D mediums like books, pictures, videos and more. 3D models add the required 3rd dimension to the learning of the students and in turn improves the way students perceive concepts. With 3D models of mathematics functions and scientific chemical bonds, students are able to see what they otherwise would not be able to. This added layer of experience brings quality education to the table that translates into information the student can use.

Mayku creates solutions that meet with all these benefits a 3D model provides. Being a revolutionary way to teach, the technology is being accepted by several schools across urban landscapes in the Middles East, such as Dubai, GCC, Abu Dhabi, and more. With even greater advancements in the 3D modelling world, it’s getting more and more simpler for the learning of students to go 3D.

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Education Programs that are based taking into consideration the current demands and complexities of the 21st Century are more suitable for the young learners today. Worldwide there has been a revolution in the Education system, where the old methods of teaching & obsolete syllabus are replaced by the STEM approach. Wondering what STEM is? STEM is an approach to innovative education program which prepares students to enter the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in the future.

ROBOTICS supports the students’ development by practicing creation, design, assembly, and operation of Robots. Robotics also develops problem-solving capacities in students, as children have to use their knowledge to arrive at calculations and computation to derive the correct programming language.

What is TechnoROBOT II?

TechnoROBOT-II by TechnoKids encourage children to bring creative ideas to life. It teaches children to be problem solving heroes of tomorrow by offering an immersive platform to demonstrate their skills. Schools across the Middle East, UAE, GCC, and Dubai incorporate Robotics lessons into their curriculum, thanks to TechnoKids age-appropriate custom curriculum for educational institutions. Many schools also run the ‘robotics clubs’ as an after-school program focusing on teaching children the basics of electronics & coding.

Integrating fun robotics sessions into STEM program requires well-designed affordable Kits with tools that support in constructing the robot and resources that come handy to the educator. Therefore, TechnoKids delivers kits that have built-in lesson plans and pre-scheduled calendars to follow a sequential approach to teaching Robotics and a mechanism to assess the learners understanding on the subject.

Here’s what you can expect from the TechnoROBOT-II Curriculum:

• Design and build a sporty Robot that is capable of playing a game or two of football.
• An in-depth study of STEM principals that is not limited to theoretical learning.
• Hands-on practice & project work with peers expands the child’s horizons.
• Participate in as many as six different multi-faceted engineering projects.
• Develop a knack for testing robots, identifying pain-points and applying trouble-shooting strategies to advance to the next stage of constructing.
• Putting life into the Robot by giving it mobility requires the understanding of motors, sensors, and programming.
• Applying the principals of gear ratio, speed, torque, to achieve the desired speed of movable machines.

The TechnoROBOT-II Kit opens a plethora of opportunities packed in one box consisting of 653 parts including 1 motherboard, LEDs, motors, and various sensors (touch sensor, infrared sensor, and CDs sensor). When the program commences, students start with building simple Robots with single function. As the understanding grows, they proceed to complex coding and build prototypes that are capable of processing multiple instructions at once. Some Models built by students using the TechnoROBOT-II Kits are; Snake, Off Loader, Battle Robot 2, Clean Bot, and many more.

Some of the impressive features that come loaded in the TechnoRobot-II Kit are:

• Construct multiple Robots using one kit
• All-encompassing GUI software to enable the language of programming
• Six-sided blocks for easy construction & connectivity
• Durable metallic components
• All the different sizes of screws & bolts come with the box
• Autonomous remote control for giving commands to Robot
• Globally acclaimed curriculum based on STEM

Here’s how students benefit from enrolling for the TechnoROBOT-II ‘robot club ’ program:

• The Kit allows construction at different stages of difficulty levels that makes TechnoROBOT-II truly versatile. It offers flexibility to learners who are trying their hands on building their very first Robots, as well as those who consider themselves to be experienced coding geniuses.
• Students of different age groups can use the same kit to build Robots with different levels of complexities.
• The curriculum is designed to culminate a strong foundation of basic concepts of coding & computing before the student is ready to venture by himself.
• As the learner becomes more confident with the tools & techniques of Robotics, he is given the freedom to apply the lessons and showcase creativity through project work.
• Project-based modules teach children important lessons on engineering & design in a hands-on manner.
• Regular challenges are held to induce the spirit of competition amongst classmates.
• Helps children become expert problem-solves & face any difficulty heads-on.

We have seen how useful the TechnoROBOT-II kit is. However, the idea is not as much to teach children about machines & programming, as it is to inculcate the right skills in them. By working on engineering projects in school, one learns how to cope with day-to-day life, be creative, and work in a team.

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A school is undoubtedly the temple of learning. Ever wondered what impact that learning would have, if the knowledge was just restricted to textbook education? Certainly, that’s crucial but do we just need academic geniuses or children with well-rounded personalities? Do we just want them to be submerged in the world of Math, Science, History and Geography or have them step beyond and expand their horizons?

Well the answers are simple. Just as we need spice to life, so do the children require Performing Arts in their formative years of school. Having introduced this extra-curricular element in the classroom from a tiny age, there is no limit to the possibilities they can achieve as they grow older. That’s precisely why schools across the Middle East, including Dubai, GCC, and UAE provide ample opportunities and emphasis on extra-curricular activities to develop the child’s personality; physically, emotionally, and mentally.

The institution of knowledge and learning is hence complete when it is instrumental in imparting Speech and Drama and nurturing excellence along with their ongoing regular curriculum. It usually starts from ages 4 going up to 15 years. Imagine the plethora of ideas and opportunities unearthed as children progress from basic to advanced levels of training and exposure with Speech and Drama.

The inclusion of such activities is not just mere poetry, action songs, reading, storytelling, singing, dancing, acting, or miming. There is so much more to it, that’s shaping your child’s identity and making them multi-faceted outgoing individuals. It teaches them life lessons out of the textbook. They develop impressive traits that empower them in actual scenarios. Let’s look at some of the benefits below that maximize their potential in the truest form.

Exude Confidence

This is paramount in any sphere of life. A child who is generally under confident is never going to be able to perform whether it’s a task at school or a day to day chore. Speech and Drama gives them the extra edge to face their doubts and fears and tackle pressure from any angle be it peers or seniors and go conquer the society and the world at large. They shed their inhibitions and express themselves with utter delight and optimism. At an early age, they learn to take center stage and do away with the fear of having to face an audience.

Lose Stage Fright

There are some children who are very confident in their solo confined comfort spaces but the minute they step out to meet people, confront crowds or have a short speech to recite in school, they get afraid, start to tremble and lose faith in themselves. So, the Performing Arts rebuilds their confidence and reassures them that they can do equally well, whether alone or on a grand stage. They eventually begin to love public speaking.

Speak and Write with Clarity

Speech and Drama effectively polishes their language, the oral and written skills. What you speak is what you write. They become proficient to talk with the exact pronunciation, which is the correct accent and diction. Along with that they are taught articulation that puts emphasis on distinct sounds in speech. Once that is mastered, they aptly produce their spoken language on paper with the right spellings and grammar. Hence children establish crystal clear communication skills. The Reading Eggs App keeps children engaged in games and read-aloud activities that support their learning by improving vocabulary, increases phonetic awareness, and teaches correct pronunciation, ultimately preparing the child to perform on stage.

Display a Pleasing Personality

Once children have the self-confidence and the power to communicate well, they automatically develop a smart and an amazing personality that is naturally pleasing and appealing to people. Their body language shows it. This is something that they can never fake because it is ingrained in them so beautifully. Children carry themselves with great pride as sparkling gems ready to positively take on any challenge that comes their way.

Strengthen Interpersonal Relations

Speech and Drama activities inculcate good values amongst children which strongly help them to nurture their bond and rapport with everyone be it at home with parents and family members, at school with fellow students and teachers, outside with common people and in the future as well with their colleagues at their workplaces. They not only speak with dignity and respect but develop kindness and empathy. This definitely nourishes love, care and camaraderie in their relationships.

Ignite Creativity and Decisiveness

The exciting methods that Speech and Drama uses such as improvisations and theatre games to spark up a lot of imagination and creative ideas in children. They enjoy engaging in such impromptu exercises which makes them sprightly and spontaneous and at the same time they understand how to think logically and take key decisions in any given situation. Being creative helps the child cope with feelings in a productive manner, helping them to channelize their emotions appropriately.

Problem Solving Capabilities

Often one may tend to underestimate and judge their own self, leave alone judgement from the society that comes every now and then. These activities open up children’s minds like never before and instil an everlasting belief that if they want to, they can literally accomplish anything even if there are hurdles on the way. Either they will emerge undefeated or at least have the gratifying feeling that they put in their best efforts and did not give up.

With the above aspects, we’ve seen how the Performing Arts and the addition of Speech and Drama from a primary level is utmost important since it plays a significant role in carving the bright future of children and they grow up to be happy, successful and self-made human beings.

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