Let's talk about gender stereotypes. I wrote about it once before but I made the mistake of thinking it was a message we needed to convey only to the girls. I never thought about the consequences of not discussing this essential topic with … [Read more]
Lessons from a Hiking Adventure in Kota Damansara
Over the Summer Holidays, we took a hike through a new trail in Kota Damansara. I had never been there before, but I thought we would try something new. I think I remember seeing the words "family friendly" somewhere and figured the boys could manage … [Read more]
ArchaeoKidz is Coming to Kidzania!
Parents, if you're looking for some fun activities for the kids in the upcoming local school holidays, do check ArchaeoKidZ at Kidzania. "ArchaeoKidZ" is part of a variable school-holiday programme where children can experience a series of themed … [Read more]
Moonshot: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
On July 20th 2019, the world will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 Moon mission. This was the moon landing that inspired an entire generation of innovators and explorers. It remains one of the highest achievements of … [Read more]
Prodigy Math – RPG that Helps Kids Learn Math
There is a misconception pervasive in our understanding of Math. I've often heard it said, "I'm not a numbers person" or "Math is just no my subject". It becomes that subject to get through and be discarded at first opportunity. Math is like … [Read more]
Is Your Child Ready for the 21st Century?
"Soft skills", "21st century skills", or "learner skills" (as they call it at our school) - these are the new buzz words for education in the 21st century. We've probably talked about them to death - especially about how important they are for … [Read more]
