Educating children with new simple ideas

Scaffolding is a concept based on the theory proposed by Lev Vygotsky, known as, ‘Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)’. It is one of the most popular teaching methods in education. In this mode of instruction a teacher helps the student initially, to learn a new concept and offers maximum assistance.

Gradually, the teacher sets up newer tasks for the students to perform and apply their knowledge independently. The zone of proximal development literally means the distance between what children can do on their own and what they can do when assisted by an adult. Scaffolding in education is a strategy in which a knowledgeable person equips the student and provides him with all the information and support to acquire or learn a particular thing.
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Rhyming Words are group of words that sound similar. Rhyming words are used in a poem, play or fiction to bring a melody that one can easily remember and recite, e.g. Cat and Hat, hip and dip, told and hold, etc. These above words possess similar ending sounds. Such group of words are called ‘Rhyming Words’.

Children are more receptive, if their study lessons are made easy and interesting to learn. Teaching children rhyming words is not an easy task. Thus, teachers can follow some interesting activities and games in their class. Teaching rhyming words is advantageous in improving speech communications, like understanding phonic, syllable and words, stress and music. Teaching rhyming words include, writing activities which will also help children gain knowledge to write correct words and spellings, building vocabulary and word power. If you add brainstorming activities too, like riddles, story telling, puzzles and assignments, it will enhance both learning and teaching methods.
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