Carine Engelbrecht

About Carine Engelbrecht

Imagination is the key that unlocks magical worlds inside of each and every one of us. Children use this key often and without hesitation. It is only in adults that it sometimes grows rusty with disuse.

Are fairy tale apps as good as cartoons, games or books?

By |January 6th, 2016|Books VS Apps|

Thanks to the new media revolution, your child will grow up in a world vastly different from the one you were raised in. Virtual gameplay and digital libraries are replacing their physical counterparts, but do these changes benefit or disadvantage a child's development? Can fairytale apps really replace physical toys, games cartoons and books? When [...]

The Troll under the Bridge – Obstacles Encountered When Teaching Kids to Read

By |December 18th, 2015|Kid's mental health|

Reading should be the cornerstone of each child's education. While most kids acquire this essential skill with little difficulty, some encounter obstacles that seem unsurmountable along the way. Let's look at a few of these. Obstacle 1: Socio-Economic Problems In the Middle Ages, being able to read and write was a badge of privilege. Even [...]

14 Tricks to Get your Kids to Love Reading

By |August 18th, 2015|Good games for kids|

by Carine Engelbrecht Once upon a time ... those four words are all it takes to unlock the magical world of fairy tales. When you read your child one of these classic books for kids, you are tapping into a tradition that goes back thousands of years. Storytellers had a special place in societies as [...]