How To Nurture Our Child's Imagination & Empathy
Mommy is in the kitchen when she hears Hao call for her fearfully. She rushes to him in the living room and sees him pointing to the window. 'Mommy, it's a butterfly. It flies and lands on my hand. It's trying to attack me,' blurts out Hao. Mommy scoops him up and tells him soothingly, 'It's a moth. Look, the colours are duller. We don't know if it's trying to attack you when it lands on you. Shall we find out?' Mommy carries Hao and walks closer to examine the moth resting o
Don't Impose Our Limiting Beliefs On Others
A little while ago, we were having a discussion when a preschooler asked us to print out a picture for her so she could colour. When she was colouring in the teachers' room, she asked out loud. 'Teacher A, I like drawing and colouring. So my parent sends me for art classes. But when I tell her I want to grow up and be an artist, she tells me artists don't make money. Why does she send me for art classes when she doesn't want me to be an artist?' Teacher A, 'Oh darling, I am s
Raising Thriving Children Who Become Thriving Adults
A couple of weeks ago, a parent questioned our timetables.
She was concerned over the slots we had labeled as ‘free play’. I explained free play could be either one of the following activities – running in the playground, reading or playing in our creative play corner. It is a great chance to establish friendship too. ‘I organize play-dates so she has a chance to make friends. Which one of the three would my child be doing each play period?’ she needed a definitive answer.
A Quick Guide to Creating a Safe, Secure Play Area for Your Child
This post was first published on MakChic.com. Play is an important part of a child’s development. Carving out a space in your house to create a designated play area not only helps organise toys, books and keep the clutter off your floor, but also creates a space that allows your child to tap into his or her energy, creativity and imagination. While outdoor fun offers its set of benefits, a playroom is an urban solution for rainy or hazy days, and can even host play dates. Whe
