One of the goals of every parent is to do fun, meaningful and constructive activities with our kids. And through it all, we would love it if there’s some form of learning along the way. BUT we don’t really have the time to create the activities, cut the paper, prepare the craft, make the bricks…
It’s time for another enrichment review! I feel these are always so valuable as it gives personal feedback on how the lessons are and what the child’s progress is. We are now at the half-term mark for Nadine’s Phonics Intermediate classes at Jan & Elly. And here’s a progress report! Perhaps another parent would go,…
I’ve signed my kids up for various programmes and classes. Some of these classes are mediocre, covering only very basic concepts, while some are very successful in honing the children’s abilities and skills. How does one assess and measure the effectiveness of such classes? How do we know if the time and money put in…
Have you heard of the latest product by Dove? Specially made for women, it’s called RBX Beauty Patch. The patch is a simple round patch stuck on your arm. It is developed to enhance the way women see their own beauty. All you have to do is to stick the patch on your arm for…
Are you a seafood fan? Do you LOVE fresh sashimi, crabs, prawns, lobster etc ALL in one meal? And do you enjoy a huge variety of food presented before your eyes? We just went for one such buffet—The Treasures of the Sea at Plaza Brasserie. It was YUMMY! I must admit that before I stepped…
One of the chief concerns that a K2 parent has is the reading ability of the 6 year old child. Yes! In fact, I would say it is a PRIMARY concern for most parents. You see, the reading ability would somewhat determine how the child copes in Primary School. Somehow, we’ve come to equate READING…
Calling all kids who are 5-6 years old!! There’s a special picnic just for you! One of the premier English Language schools in Singapore—Jan & Elly is organising a picnic-themed class for the pre-schoolers. It is a chance to experience how lessons are taught and how phonics can be fun. What makes it exciting is…
