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The Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Learning maths through play and daily life
THERE was a time when numbers were more than just symbols on exam papers or exercises on worksheets. Mathematics revealed itself naturally during childhood play while we measured ingredients in the kitchen or counted shells on the beach. Over time, this joy has been replaced by pressure from exams, tuition sessions and tightly packed academic schedules. Today, school holidays often resemble extensions of the school term. Many students spend their breaks in additional classes, remedial lessons and revision classes. Concerned about academic progress, families enrol children in continuous tuition with the aim of addressing learning gaps before the next term begins. However, children are not machines in need of constant adjustments. They are curious learners who thrive when given opportunities to explore their surroundings. Some of the most meaningful mathematical understandings can emerge outside the classroom, particularly when there is freedom to experiment and play. The holiday period offers a valuable opportunity to reconnect with mathematics in ways that are enjoyable, practical and imaginative. Mathematical thinking exists in many parts of daily life. Games such as dominos promote counting, pattern recognition and strategic thinking. Traditional activities like congkak or card sorting can improve number sense in ways that feel natural rather than like formal lessons. Even classic board games such as Snakes and Ladders or Monopoly can provide insights into probability, mental calculation and decision-making. The kitchen is another space where mathematics can come alive. Cooking involves multiplying, dividing and converting measurements, all within a meaningful context. Planning a family trip can lead to discussions about distance, time, budgeting and resource management. These everyday tasks allow children to apply mathematics without pressure, helping them to see the subject as a useful and relevant tool. For students who find mathematics difficult or intimidating, these experiences can be transformative. When numbers are part of a game, a recipe or a journey plan, the focus shifts from memorisation to problem-solving. Understanding grows and the anxiety often associated with the subject begins to ease. This does not mean that all structures must be removed. For those who prefer some continuity, light learning can still be part of the holiday routine. Short engaging challenges or mathematics journals focused on holiday themes can be both fun and educational. Educational websites and mobile applications now offer puzzles that reward creativity and logic rather than speed and repetition. It is important to remember that rest is also a vital part of learning. Just as athletes perform better after recovery periods, students benefit from breaks that allow them to return refreshed and ready to learn. This is particularly true for those who struggle with mathematics during the school term. Rest and play can help rebuild confidence while constant drilling may lead to burnout and discouragement. School holidays do not need to become unstructured or unproductive. They can become an opportunity to show children that mathematics exists all around them. With a bit of intention, families can incorporate mathematics into shared activities without turning them into lessons. Counting ingredients, keeping score in games, measuring distances or telling stories with numbers can all contribute to deeper understanding in a relaxed environment. The classroom will always be there. Academic learning will resume in due course. In the meantime, the school holiday can serve as a reminder that mathematics is not limited to textbooks or test scores. It is present in everyday decisions, joyful discoveries and playful moments. Bringing back the joy of numbers does not require special equipment or advanced knowledge. It requires time, attention and a willingness to see the world through a mathematical lens. This holiday, help children rediscover that learning can be both meaningful and enjoyable.
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- General
- Buzz Feed
31 Things You Need If Your Stuff Is Literally Falling Out Your Closets And Cabinets
Clear, hardshell pouches perfect for cosmetics, toys, and craft supplies. You can stack them or throw 'em in a bag for easy traveling. They're basically go-bags, but for colored pencils and makeup. A set of stackable wire drawers so you can properly make use of otherwise ungovernable spaces, like the bottom of your closet, wardrobe, or pantry. Use these for clothing, accessories, or even kitchen supplies and snacks in the kitchen. Best of all, they collapse and store easily when you don't need them. Or plastic sliding storage bins reviewers have been using to bring order to any room you can think of, from bedroom closets to home offices. Thanks to their waterproof material, they can even go in your bathroom or garage. A two-tier desk hutch with plenty of shelf space and a metal grid you can hang notes, headphones, tape, and other necessities on. With all the important stuff neatly organized, there will be even more room for cute desk decor. An adjustable hanging rod that hangs onto the one in your closet so you can double your closet space. You'll finally have room for the millions of baby outfits your in-laws keep buying. A stackable shelf to help you utilize more space in your cabinets, bathroom, bedroom closet, or office. You can let them overlap or even stack them on top of each other, depending on your needs. Rainbow nesting storage containers that will make a hue-ge difference in your cabinet space. No more free-floating containers and mysterious lids! A hanging closet-organizer to neatly stow items like purses, scarves, ties, and other odds and ends that might be cluttering your bedroom. Knowing exactly where your favorite scarf is at all times? Truly priceless. A set of magnetic spice jar dispensers if you have spices falling out of cabinets, clogging up your counter, and coming out your ears. These can sit on your stove or stick to your fridge, meaning — oh my god — there's room to buy more spices! Game board storage cases so you can ditch the cardboard boxes in favor of slim, easy-to-stack organizers. The transparent plastic and built-in handle make it easy to take multiple games while traveling — now you can pack Codenames *and* Monopoly. A pair of transparent dividers bringing a level of order previously never seen in your closet. Your sweaters, bags, towels, and sheets can all have their designated areas. No more looking for a hand towel and only finding pillowcases. Please tell me this isn't just a me problem. A set of storage bags to make proper use out of your under-bed space. They're ideal for out-of-season clothing, books, extra shoes, or anything else you don't need now but might need soonish. An under-cabinet drawer that'll bring order to whatever cabinet you've been avoiding lately. Grabbing a sponge will now be a two-second activity instead of a 15-minute scavenger hunt. A set of airtight food storage containers so you can ditch all the ripped cardboard and leaky flour bags you have in the cabinet right now. Speaking as someone who recently dealt with a pantry moth problem, airtight storage is the way to go. A wallet holder that hooks under your closet shelf and provides a structured place for your favorite pouches to live. While this is made for wallets, there's no need to limit yourself! Use it for snacks, stationery, accessories, sandwich bag boxes, etc. A bamboo cabinet in two styles (counter and wall mount) more than happy to obscure your kitchen clutter from prying eyes. The fluted glass is just opaque enough to hide your collection of mason jar tops and mostly forgotten kitchen tools. A tea bag organizer for avid tea drinkers who are sick of getting hit with an avalanche of boxes every time they open their cupboard. This slim device can fit up to 120 standard-sized bags. Suction cup knobs kind enough to give you some extra hanging space for towels, loofahs, and scalp massagers. They're waterproof and can hold up to 15 pounds, so even your massive oversize robe can have a place to hang. A thin rolling shelf to slip in that weird space between your fridge and cabinets. Or between your laundry machine and the wall. Or in the garage next to your car. Wherever you have a tiny sliver of unused space for organizing. A silverware sorter that takes up very little space in your drawer but can fit up to 24 pieces of cutlery. With the extra space, the possibilities are endless. Maybe it's time for a novelty monstera slotted spoon? An over-the-cabinet-door holder so you can fit even more cooking sheets, cutting boards, and other flat kitchen items in your kitchen. An interlocking storage organization set that lets you harness the power of CUBES. Assemble them in whatever grid works best for your closet. The set comes with a little rubber mallet so you can feel like Bob the Builder while creating your ideal storage unit. A plastic bag dispenser that neatly fits in your drawer so you don't have to battle with five crushed cardboard boxes. You can store this horizontally in a drawer or get fancy and mount it vertically in a cabinet. Clear drawer organizers to turn your junk drawer into just a normal drawer where you actually find stuff. Oh, you need a rubber band? Here you go. A bottle opener? No problem. A four-tier stair organizer perfect for perfume bottles, figurines, snow globes, or whatever else is currently in need of a permanent home. Whatever you display, it'll look a lot better like this than strewn across your dresser. A set of Command spray bottle hangers to stick to the inside of a cabinet door for easy storage, so you can grab the multi-cleaner *the second* you hear food hit the floor. Clear, stackable drawers providing a transparent organization system that lets you find things way faster and with far fewer curses. Also, the lucite just looks really cool. *resists urge to decorate the inside with window clings* An elaborate jewelry organizer with rotating branches so you can flip through your extensive necklace collection like a beautiful book. The glammed-out tree sticks to the wall with included Command strips and comes with 120 holes for at least a good chunk of your earring collection. A set of Shoe Slotz that lets you stack shoes on top of each other, meaning you can DOUBLE your storage space. In the words of Kelly, let's get some shoes. An expanding file folder you can fill with up to 200 pieces of paper and free up soo much desk space. Receipts, restaurant menus, love letters — all this and more can be properly stored. A hanger organizer to solve your horrible hanger-nest problem you've been suffering through in silence all these years. It holds up to 50 hangers so you can finally find one instead of draping your clothes over the pole and hoping for the best.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Khalid Al Suwaidi tops Future Champions' class
Tribune News Network Doha Khalid Jassim Al Suwaidi delivered a flawless performance aboard Isis du Genet to win the Future Champions 105/110cm class, stealing the spotlight on the opening day of the third and final round of the Al Shaqab National Showjumping League on Thursday. Competing at Al Shaqab's Longines Indoor Arena, Al Suwaidi impressed in the jump-off, clocking 26.36 seconds to secure first place. Mohammed Hamza Al Kuwari, riding Carte Blanche, followed with a time of 29.17 seconds to take second. Al Shaqab League Event Director Khalid Al Nuami honoured the podium winners. Hadi Mansour Al Shahwani, on Monopoly, posted a competitive 26.53 seconds in the jump-off to claim third place. Faisal Mohammed Al Naimi (riding Dilandra), Mohammed Faisal Al Marri (Dusty), and Yousuf Abdulrahman Al Muftah (Senna Lafont) rounded out the top six in the event. Meanwhile, Alya Hamad Jassim Al Thani partnered with Geale to claim victory in the Intro 80cm class, delivering a flawless round in 53.02 seconds. Just behind her, Melina Karagiannidi and Cascade Sammy secured second place with a near-identical time of 53.04 seconds. Adel Abdel Raziq completed the podium after an impressive ride on Phoenix. Raziq was followed by Salman Faisal Al Marri, Maryam Ahmed Mohamood Erbad and Jassim Saoud Al Fakhroo, rounding out the top six. Al Shaqab League Manager Khalid Al Nuami presented the awards to the leading riders. Earlier in the day, Tamim Misfer Alqahtani, riding Carnelian, triumphed in the Intro 40cm class with a clean round in 48.77 seconds. Aisha Sultan Al Enazi, aboard Tinkerbell, took second with a time of 49.97 seconds, while Maryam Abdulazeem Al Abdulwahab on Pedro finished third. Mohammed Ahmad Al Sulaiti, Ameena Hassan Al Thawadi, and Noora Yousif Al Kuwari completed the top six standings. Legacy and Heritage Specialist Commercial at Al Shaqab Ahmed Khaled Al Hemaidi honoured the riders during the prize ceremony. On Friday, the second day's action will feature the Amateur Class (90/100cm) and Youth Champions (125/130cm) Shaqab Showjumping League
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Florida man wins $3M Florida Lotto jackpot after buying ticket at gas station
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man is now a multi-millionaire after he bought a winning Florida Lotto ticket at a gas station. The Florida Lottery announced that 58-year-old Guy Larson of Lake City claimed a $3 million prize from the March 29 drawing at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,647,453. More Florida Lottery stories: Florida man wins $3M Florida Lotto jackpot after buying ticket at gas station Florida Lottery launches 4 new scratch-off games featuring almost $200M in prizes Florida man strikes gold after winning $10M top prize from scratch-off game Florida man buys $20 Monopoly scratch-off game at Publix, wins $5M Larson's ticket matched all six numbers drawn, which were 7, 25, 32, 34, 40, and 49. The lottery said Larson bought the winning ticket at the Murphy USA located at 2659 W. U.S. Hwy. 90 in Lake City. The convenience store received a bonus commission of $25,000 for selling the winning ticket. The next Florida Lotto drawing will be held on Wednesday, when a $4.5 million jackpot is up for grabs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
6 Essential Tips for Parents Cruising With Their Kids
Back in April, we asked all of our Carnival mums and dads a very important question: what are your essential tips for any parents taking a first-time Carnival cruise with their kids? As usual, we received an abundance of great advice, which we have distilled into the following top six tips you can read below. Below, we've listed 6 tips that are going to make cruising with your kids an enjoyable experience: 1. As soon as you board the ship, your kids will want to head straight for the pool and waterpark. Tania L suggests packing their swimmers and a change of clothes in a carry-on bag for embarkation. And don't worry about towels — we have plenty of those. 2. When heading out on shore excursions, big beach towels can be quite cumbersome for little ones. Tracy B suggests bringing a small hooded beach towel instead that they can wear like a robe and is easier for them to carry. 3. Post-it notes are a great way of letting everyone keep track of each other. Natalie G suggests leaving one on your mirror or stateroom door whenever you head out, to let others know where and when you'll be. MORE FROM MOMTASTIC Tiny Tents, Big Adventures: Camping with a Toddler 101 4. Stepping off the ship and onto a beautiful South Pacific island is one of the best things about cruising. However, stepping on something unwanted can also ruin a perfectly good time for the whole family. Even though kids think they're invincible, Nikki A suggests a good pair of beach shoes to help avoid any shore excursion dramas. 5. Sometimes we're so excited about experiencing every last moment of each and every minute, we forget about the simple joys of rest and relaxation. One of those joys, according to Jennifer V, is enjoying a fun board game or card game during those blissful moments of downtime. We suggest giving Monopoly a miss though, for the sake of family unity. 6. Kids Club is a popular destination for young ones, and Amber F suggests signing yours up on the first day so they get the most out of the experience. If they're a bit anxious about attending, you can go to family time with them, check out the child-friendly Seuss-A-Palooza Story Time, the incredibly fun Thing 1 & Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast*, towel puppet theatre, and towel folding. MORE FROM MOMTASTIC Some of the Best Tips To Keep Kids Engaged on Long Flights The post 6 Essential Tips for Parents Cruising With Their Kids appeared first on Momtastic.
