Teaching

Many of you are keen to unleash your child’s limitless potential. Recently, Jae was selected as a finalist in the national Chinese pen calligraphy competition. Here are some of my reflections on nurturing a child’s interest: 1. Expose Expose the child to a variety of activities to let him explore his innate interests or talents. […]

Jae (10yo) has been really into gemstones recently, and rubbing his interest onto El (8yo). Once the child has a budding interest, I simply have to facilitate his learning across subjects. Here are some ideas: Science & Geography: visit The Gem Museum (Singapore). Lots to learn & explore. Social: interact with gemologist / gem professionals

Since we practise Montessori, the boys have been using glass and ceramic ware since their toddler years. This is the way they learn to handle things carefully. Over the past decade, they broke less than 10 in total. Quite a feat actually. Today, one child broke his personalised birthday mug because he held it by

8yo El was attracted by a STEAM kit in a bookstore. (STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) : Do you think you’re able to work on this by yourself? : Yes, I’ve read the box, and it says 3+. He bought it with his savings. Over the past 2 days, he has made: a

My three children are back to school on alternate weeks, which means we have to adapt swiftly to changing routines. It isn’t easy. Like many kids, mine thrive on predictable routines. Last week was their return to school after ~7 months! One child was VERY grumpy. Mainly due to an earlier bedtime. I was in