On Monday, we’d a whole day of child-led learning that turned out surprisingly well: – The boys spent some time observing a huge crane doing major renovation work at a neighbour’s place. We talked about work safety and diligence. – Vee saw a new poster and recited the times tables – We revised sounds made by […]
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Here are the top 3 qualities that (I think) make a great sinsei / teacher for young children: 1. Loves children To me, this is the most important because young children are naturally drawn to such teachers. When they’re attracted to the teacher, they’d open up and learn from them. My favourite example is Jae’s Shichida sinsei, whose
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During the recent Home Practice Intensive Workshops*, I showed a video of Vee reciting flash memory and the parents were interested to learn more on how to achieve that. Young children learn easily through reciting or singing. These activities help to boost their memory power for efficient learning as they grow. Here are some tips… 1.
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Here’s the list of kids education and book fairs in Singapore for Year 2014. Seems like the next big book fair is in December. It’ll be updated as more information streams in. 1. SmartKids Asia 2014 Dates: 21 to 23 March 2014 Time: 11a.m. to 9p.m. Venue: Singapore Expo Hall 5 Organiser: Expomal International Sdn Bhd Website: SmartKids
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BookFest 2014 (item #7) will be in KL this month! Here’s the list of kids education and book fairs in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) for Year 2014. It’ll be updated as more information streams in. (You’ll receive the updated Singapore list tomorrow.) 1. Big Bad Wolf 2014 Fireball Book Sale Dates: 15 to 23 February 2014 Time: 9a.m. to 9p.m.
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Recently, I realised we’ve got a language “problem” at home that need fixing. Since Vee was a baby, I’ve spoken to him in both English and Chinese, using one language in a sentence. He’s bilingual and speaks more of Chinese, just like me. After baby #3 El arrived, our family helper has been helping to take
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Heard all the benefits of early right brain education and want to know how to practise it at home? Want to know how to flash cards, how to play memory games, and most importantly, How to have your child run excitedly to you to do home practice? Wish to meet a group of mums enthusiastic about home
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In March, I did a survey to understand your home practice / learning needs. Here are my replies to some of your questions: Q1: I am a working mum and has little time to prepare resources or teach. But I try to spend at least 15 min with my child daily. May i know if there is
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Wish to do right brain home practice yet have little or no time to make materials? How about saving hundreds of hours making materials? Want to get your child to love doing home practice and won’t let you miss a session? Need live demonstrations on how to effectively flash cards and play memory games? Great news today!
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There are 3 new Shichida centres — 2 in Singapore and 1 in Malaysia. Here are the contact details: Shichida Singapore New branches… 1. Bukit Batok Address: 21 Bukit Batok Central #02-04/05 Bukit Batok Community Club Singapore 659959 Tel: +65 6899 2788 2. Anchorvale Address: 59 Anchorvale Road #01-09 Anchorvale Community Club Singapore 544965 Tel: +65 6315
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