Flashcard FAQs
Recently, a few blog readers wrote to me with questions about practicing flashcards as well as making them. So, I…
Education
Is Abacus / Mental Arithmetic good?
I teach abacus/mental arithmetic and I’m always asked, is it good? Yes, I would answer "It is good because you’ll…
Planning for higher education besides the local universities
Share When helping your child to choose a tertiary institution for higher education, it is important to do your homework…
What A Gifted Child Really Needs
Share Hi, my son is in GEP and enjoying the program. This week, the MOE folks are telling me that…
“Pack my bag” to better memory!
My sons have a memory like a sieve. Ask them to recall things and they flop at it. What did…
Book Club and Reading Guides
How to making reading interesting and becomes a lifetime habit? Why not start a book club? It’s really simple —…
Importance of Reading to Your Child
The following has inspired me greatly and I hope it will do the same for others too. A Note to…
Reading Words or Motivated to Read?
There is no one method that can work magic and teach all young kids to read. In fact, it’s more…
Chinese Flashcards Fun Game
Leaning Chinese will never be boring. The simple flashcards are not only use for recognition of chinese character, but also…
Self motivation techniques that work for you and your child
We all have a lack of self motivation at times. Even an experienced educator like me suffer from this too.…