Introduction Reading is an essential skill that every child needs to learn. It opens up a world of possibilities and helps children succeed in school and beyond. However, teaching your child to read can be challenging, especially if you don’t know where to start. That’s where phonics comes in. Phonics teaches children to read by […]
Introduction: Reading is a fundamental skill that unlocks a world of opportunities for children. It enables them to learn new things, explore new worlds, and develop their imagination. However, teaching a child to read can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not sure where to start. In this guide, we’ll provide you with a
Reading is an essential skill that every child must learn. It is the foundation of all learning and is critical for success in school and beyond. However, not all children find reading easy. Some children struggle with reading, which can lead to frustration, low self-esteem, and poor academic performance. If your child is struggling with
By the time our kids are five years-old, many of them are proficient at finding their way around smartphones/tablets, computers and game consoles. Many of them, though, are ill equipped with the life skills necessary for their daily lives. We fall into the trap of doing everything for them, and when they reach adulthood, are
For much of the southern hemisphere, and here in Singapore, it’s that time of year when our kids are starting a new school year. Going back to school is a time of stress and concern, not just for the children but also their parents. How we deal with the first few days can effect how
It’s getting close to that time of year again when children are visited by Santa. At least, those who still believe in him are. For the others, maybe they get a visit from him with a nod and the wink of an eye. Or they get the same presents with a card from the person
I read recently that children with good mathematical skills are more likely to grow up to earn more, stay in school longer and are more employable. It seems logical then that we as good parents should be encouraging our kids to be as good as they can at math. The problem a lot of us
This past weekend I was the designated parent to take Jay, my son, to his weekend classes. To help him with his Chinese studies, he attends extra classes. On Saturday, he has a group class with about ten other kids his age. And on Sunday, he has a one-on-one session. Both classes are two hours
Do you ever have the feeling that the more you try, the less you accomplish? We put so much effort in, only to fail time and time again. Then we just give up and go with it, and what do you know, we’re all having a good time. I’m talking, if you haven’t already worked
It’s difficult watching our little ones grow. Sending them out into the big bad world of school. Hoping they’ll have fun and make friends. Don’t we all want to help our kids make friends like we did at school? Let’s look at some of the things we can do to help them. 1. Trust Them
