I have a confession. When it comes to gift giving, I am loathed to purchase a frivolous gift. Throw in a little "kiasu" and you get a gift list that offers multiple benefits in one. Lucky for me, it is possible to find something that is both "fun" … [Read more]
Competitive Fire – Favourable Odds and Conditions
This is the last post in a series of articles I have written on competition. The first three articles can be found below: Competition – Why Kids Need to Play to Win Being Competitive – Warriors vs Worriers How to Increase Your Child’s … [Read more]
The Truth About the Bilingual Brain
Being able to speak more than one language has always been a great skill to have. But being bilingual can also offer numerous benefits to the brain, making it sharper and healthier. The Brain Benefits of a Bilingual Brain Compared to the … [Read more]
The Accelerated Reader Programme
It's been a while since I read that article in Education by Numbers that stated: mindlessly reading book after book does not benefit children very much it is comprehension that is the key to learning gains In fact, a voracious reader who … [Read more]
Trip Report: Highlights from Western Australia
Over the Summer Holidays, we took the kids on their second trip to Western Australia. Having spent most of our efforts in the north and around Perth city the first time we visited, we decided to head down south. Day 1: Dunsborough We arrived at … [Read more]
Raising Strong Readers
Reading makes children smarter. It is also one of the keys to raising a successful child. But raising strong readers in a world that is becoming increasingly distracted by technology is challenging. Lacking vital literacy skills holds a person back … [Read more]
