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]
Singapore Holiday: Fun Things for Kids
A few of our kids performed in the school musical, Beauty and the Beast, recently. Hoping to inspire them further, we decided to bring them down to Singapore to watch the professional production of The Lion … [Read more]
Parent Cheat Sheet: Metacognitive Questions
At the end of every enquiry unit, parents are invited to school to observe what our children have done. We are also encouraged to ask the kids questions about their work. This is something I've always struggled with because I never know what to ask … [Read more]
Learner Skills for Kids in the 21st Century
For our children be successful when they get out into the real world, they will need more than a report card with good grades. They will need a number of intangible skills that we often refer to as "soft skills" or "21st century skills". At our … [Read more]
