A Comprehensive Guide to the 7 Syllable Types
When children start to learn to read longer words, knowing syllables can make the process much simpler. Let’s talk about what a syllable is, the 7 types of syllables (with…
When children start to learn to read longer words, knowing syllables can make the process much simpler. Let’s talk about what a syllable is, the 7 types of syllables (with…
On November 25, 2023, the Oasis Book Project held the first Reading Teachers’ Convention at the Madrasa ECD Center, Mengo. The theme of the convention was “Streamlining Reading Instruction in…
According to Scribbr, critical thinking is “the ability to effectively analyze information and form a judgment”. Critical thinking is at the core of effective learning. It is about asking questions,…
According to the World Blind Union, over 90% of all published materials cannot be read by visually impaired persons, leading to a huge gap in terms of learning accessibility. There…
Among the many genres of literature, picture books are often viewed as inferior. It is a common misconception that picture books offer no significant intellectual benefits…
In the summer of 1990, Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop used the famous allegory of “windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors” concerning children’s literature. She explained that children’s books can be…
Although reading can be fun and engaging, it doesn’t come naturally to all children. Fortunately, 90% to 95% of children can overcome reading difficulties…
Recently, I was at the Sports day of one of the greater primary schools in Kampala. As usual, I was there to promote The Oasis Book Project and its works…
Recently, I bumped into a school time friend I had last seen in high school, and, in true Ugandan tradition, he asked me what I was up to immediately after we’d exchanged pleasantries.
Recently I was having a chat with this Uganda Christian University Lecturer, who had just bought copies of each of my books for his children. Being a lecturer, he had lots of questions to ask…