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Kinderpedia in 2024: Innovation and Impact in Education

Written by Ioana Manciu on 22 December 2024.

As we reach the end of another remarkable year, it’s time to take a moment, catch our breath, and reflect with gratitude and joy on everything we’ve achieved together! In 2024, Kinderpedia expanded its presence to 27 countries, bringing together an incredible community of over half a million teachers, students, parents, and educational leaders. Together, we’ve taken meaningful steps toward our mission of transforming education with simple, friendly, and efficient technology. Schools and kindergartens using Kinderpedia save an average of 1,000 hours every month thanks to automated...

What's New on Kinderpedia? Features Launched in 2024

Written by Ioana Manciu on 04 December 2024.

"2024 marks a new chapter in our mission to empower schools and kindergartens with the most advanced digital solutions. The new features launched on Kinderpedia not only simplify the management of educational activities, but also offer innovative tools that strengthen the community of teachers, parents, and students. These updates reflect our commitment to delivering meaningful and relevant improvements for those who entrust us with the education and development of their children." Evelina Necula, CMO and Founder Kinderpedia. Quick Messages – Simplified, Personalized Communication ...

Building Stronger School Communities in Every Language

Written by Ioana Manciu on 01 November 2024.

Kinderpedia Empowers International Schools to Enhance Communication The Middle East is experiencing remarkable growth in the education sector. Driven by rapid population increases and government initiatives to improve educational quality, the region has become a hub for innovation in education. In Dubai, for instance, student enrollment in private schools has grown by over 15% in recent years. According to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), there is a strong focus on integrating innovative technologies to improve learning outcomes. Additionally, a report by Alpen Capital...

Kinderpedia secures Leader position for Daycare software in Gartner’s Get App review platform

Written by Sinziana Mihalache on 22 July 2024.

Summer’s here, and so are Kinderpedia’s latest recognitions across Gartner’s main review platforms - Capterra, Get App, and Software Advice. Thanks to our valued customers, Kinderpedia has garnered an array of badges - Leader in Daycare software included - that underscore our dedication to providing top-notch school management and communication software with an exceptional user experience. Kinderpedia, Leader in Daycare software (Gartner Summer reports) We’re thrilled to announce that Kinderpedia has secured the Leader award in Daycare software from GetApp, strengthening our...

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Kinderpedia reaffirmed Leader in Child Care software [G2 Spring 2024 reports]

Written by Sinziana Mihalache on 01 April 2024.

The Kinderpedia team's relentless dedication to excellence, whether in product development or customer support, has yielded remarkable results, as evidenced by the recent G2 Spring 2024 Grid® Reports. With 86 new badges secured across six categories, Kinderpedia took a significant leap forward compared to the Winter 2023 Grid® Reports. Notably, we’ve maintained our status as a Leader in Child Care software while also earning High Performer badges in five additional categories. Kinderpedia stays Leader in G2's Spring 2024 reports Based on user satisfaction, Kinderpedia scored 91...

How do you make learning a pleasant experience?

Written by Sinziana Mihalache on 10 January 2024.

Just as many parents want their children to discover the joy of reading, teachers have their own ideal: to motivate children to learn with pleasure. Since children usually associate school with the idea of obligation, of an environment hostile to individual development, of uniformity, the learning process is rarely perceived as a pleasant one. Luckily, research shows that the attitude towards learning can become a favorable one if it is educated from an early age. And herein we have to look into the elements that influence the pleasure of learning: the way parents make future projections...

Cyberbullying in schools: What is it and how to prevent it

Written by Sinziana Mihalache on 03 January 2024.

The greatest dangers for children today are no longer found outside the home, on the street or in parks, but much closer to them: online. Not only do 27% of children spend an average of 6 hours a day online, as highlighted in a Save the Children report, but the diverse forms of online violence, i.e. cyberbullying, in schools or at home also emphasize the need for early intervention by parents, educators, and government institutions.

Kinderpedia - Leader in Child Care software, in G2’s Winter 2024 reports

Written by Sinziana Mihalache on 29 December 2023.

This year's end brought exceptional news for the Kinderpedia team: we've achieved 32 badges, including the notable Leader in Child Care software category, recognised on G2, a globally trusted review tech platform. G2's quarterly Grid® Reports are pivotal benchmarks for businesses considering SaaS adoption. And the Winter 2023 Grid® Reports reflect user satisfaction ratings and social data for various business software and services collected over the past 3 months. Since this marks Kinderpedia's inaugural inclusion in G2’s reports, a significant milestone for us, we're thrilled to...

Grateful for Our 2023: Celebrating Achievements and New Beginnings

Written by Sinziana Mihalache on 22 December 2023.

We couldn't be more excited for 2024! 🎆 But first…we still want to hit the rewind button, because a lot happened in 2023. This year has been an incredible journey, filled with remarkable accomplishments, fantastic partnerships, and inspiring feedback that we can't wait to share with you. Because everybody deserves to witness and be a part of this remarkable story. So let’s wrap 2023 up together! A lot of tasks truly felt easier for you, our users, thanks to Kinderpedia’s features 85% of you are coming on Kinderpedia every day. And 9% more are accessing the platform...

How to become confident with storytelling in early years education

Written by Sinziana Mihalache on 10 December 2023.

Stories are vital for all of us. Storytelling in early years education means enactment of these stories to capture the children’s attention. This enables educators to transmit stories efficiently, with an impact, so that later in life chldren themselves become good readers and good speakers. However, educators often shy away from incorporating storytelling into their classrooms due to a lack of confidence in their performance abilities. Chris Connaughton emphasized this point during his presentation "Storytelling for Empathy and Understanding - how stories develop oracy and literacy" at...

Alice Sharp on cultivating future job skills in early years

Written by Sinziana Mihalache on 09 November 2023.

Studies show that Gen Alpha children seem to spend most of their first 5 years rather in the virtual world than in the real world. How does this translate to the educators shaping these future adults? In 15-20 years, today's preschoolers will be looking for jobs in a society much more dominated by technology and AI than we see now. And what kind of skills are they supposed to foster in this context? For early years educators, who lay the foundation of learning for children, the stakes are high. Their role is, according to the curriculum, to teach children to write, read and...

10 anti-bullying activities and practices to foster an anti-bullying culture in school

Written by Sinziana Mihalache on 31 October 2023.

Schools should be a place where kids feel they belong, and parents want to be assured of that too. According to a study by Save the Children Romania, 1 in 4 kids experience bullying during school breaks. The numbers are even more impactful if we look at the ways in which children are physically or verbally abused in school by their own peers. Bullying isn't just a term seen in the media; it's a real issue that affects many kids. It becomes a harsh reality when you're a victim or witness it firsthand. "A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to...

The Power of Social-Emotional Learning: Insights from Benjamin Davies

Written by Sinziana Mihalache on 03 October 2023.

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is not just an educational buzzword. It’s a transformative framework that can change how schools approach learning, relationships, and collaboration. Benjamin Davies, Head of Colina Learning Center, is a shining example of how SEL can be embedded into a school’s framework to create meaningful change. During our conversation with Benjamin Davies, Head of Colina Learning Center, he shared his journey from St. Andrews in Buenos Aires to Colina, and how SEL has shaped his educational philosophy. At St. Andrews, Benjamin championed SEL initiatives that...

Challenges and benefits of integrating technology in the classroom

From Chalkboard to Keyboard: Integrating Technology in Teaching

Written by Sinziana Mihalache on 18 September 2023.

Teaching has always been a very personal activity, where information is transmitted from one person (the teacher or mentor) to others (the students or mentees). The act of teaching bears a great personal side. The way teachers and students connect at a personal level weighs heavily on how information is absorbed and maintained. This is why integrating technology in teaching still faces important inertia, despite our fast-paced, technology-driven lives. While some educators have eagerly embraced technological tools, others remain sceptical or hesitant to incorporate them into their...

Education trends in GCC countries: Over 1000 new schools, a 1.5% technology-driven growth by 2027

Written by Sinziana Mihalache on 22 August 2023.

The most recent Alpen Capital report on the growth trends in education in the GCC countries shows that the integration of technology in this sector, along other factors, fueled its constant growth in the post-COVID era. Consequently, technology-focused education will play an even higher part in the near future, to create an academic ecosystem aligned with international standards and to attract significant investments. Education across GCC countries:+1000 new schools to open by 2027 The GCC region, which comprises Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar, is currently a...

Change management in schools and kindergartens: Two models

Written by Sinziana Mihalache on 16 August 2023.

Although change is an inevitable part of our lives, both professionally and personally, just hearing the word "change" can make one feel shivers down their spine. We perceive change as uncomfortable and we prefer to be avoid it if there’s an alternative. And yet, it is change that fuels progress. Change management, in general, and change management in schools and kindergartens in this particular case, analyzes the process that institutions undergo from identifying the factors that trigger the need for change, to implementing the transformational element and then to evaluating the...

Ideas of activities to prevent summer learning loss

How to prevent summer learning loss. Useful activities and tools

Written by Sinziana Mihalache on 02 August 2023.

The summer learning loss phenomenon, also known as the summer slide, refers to a decline in academic skills and knowledge that occurs during an extended break in the hot season. Mention ”school assignments” to any pupil and you’ll see a frown, eyes rolling, or hear a grunt. Put it more bluntly, “school assignment” is a dreaded word. Add it to “vacation” or “summer break” when you talk to a child and you will surely get “the look”. Summer break is, by definition, the long-expected moment when children break free from school pressure, responsibilities, and expectations. ...

Active Learning

Written by Maria Popescu on 11 May 2023.

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Family Engagement

Written by Maria Popescu on 11 May 2023.

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How is it truly like to be a school leader in the Middle East

Written by Veronica Dunga on 20 April 2023.

Curious about the challenges and opportunities faced by education leaders in the Middle East? Kinderpedia recently supported a webinar hosted by Global Educational Supplies & Solutions - GESS on this very topic. Dr. Helen Wright, International Education advisor and director, Global Thought Leadership, moderated an amazing panel of school leaders from three different cultures in the Middle East. They shared their practical insights and advice on how to navigate the diverse and rapidly evolving educational landscape of the region. In this blog post, we're going to break down some of the...

5 key takeaways from GESS webinar on Early Years Education

Written by Veronica Dunga on 20 April 2023.

Last week, we supported Global Educational Supplies & Solutions (GESS) to host a webinar about the best approaches to early years education. If you made it, thanks! We had a great turnout of engaged audience members. What we do with our children now is the FUTURE. - Dr. Sarah Rogers Today, we want to share with you 5 key takeaways from the webinar, hoping that they might help your practice. We will explore questions like: How early years should look like? How can we meet our children’s needs in an inclusive and empowering way? The webinar was moderated by Dr. Sarah...

Practices that support school-family partnerships

Practices that support effective school-family partnerships

Written by Ramona on 20 April 2023.

Respect, trust and family-school cooperation guarantee students' success in learning. "This is the time when we can have an impact on changing practices by involving the family in the child's education." says Karen Mapp.

Dr. Karen Mapp, Harvard: Family engagement in children's education has impact when linked to learning

Written by Ramona on 20 April 2023.

"Associating the family with the child's learning and being engaged in the process leads to strengthening the educational core." says Karen Mapp. Research shows that parents who are actively involved in their children's education help them develop social, emotional and intellectual skills.

Leading education with technology: how modern digital tools support leadership in education

Written by Ramona on 18 April 2023.

Technology has become an invaluable tool in empowering education leaders to become more efficient, effective and impactful in their roles. From saving time and streamlining communication to aligning goals and making informed decisions, technology has transformed the way education leaders operate.

Leadership in schools: from vision to action

Written by Veronica Dunga on 05 April 2023.

Leadership in schools: necessity, dynamic and complex process. Everything is changing around us. The way we work, the way we communicate, even the way we learn. In the past it took decades for change to permeate everyday life. Take the example of the internet. Social networks like Facebook took more than 5 years to become a global phenomenon. For Chat GPT, the most innovative conversational AI, this journey took only 2 months and is already having a visible impact, from the world's largest metropolises to the most remote traditional communities. If change has become the only constant, the...

Maria Manea, Equilibrum Kindergarten: "Children need to feel the joy of discovery"

Written on 20 February 2023.

The educators within the Kinderpedia community are passionate, curious, and exploratory, and we take great pride in them. As a result, we've developed a collection of articles that allows them to express their vision of the future of education and beyond.

Girls in STEM: Let's see them and recognise their skills

Written by Ramona Coleașă on 10 February 2023.

All my childhood I heard that "Maths is for boys and literature is for girls.". This had a huge impact on the choices I, my colleagues, and friends made along the way. Later, as a Master's student in Education Science and content creator at Kinderpedia, I revisited the topic of girls' and women's involvement in science, and here's what I learned. Currently, only 28% of all researchers in the world are women. Since Marie Curie in 1903, only 17 women have won a Nobel Prize in physics, chemistry, or medicine, compared to 572 men. STEM education is becoming increasingly important. It is an...

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