Fostering creativity is a great way for little ones to develop mentally, emotionally and socially. When little fingers fiddle with brushes and colours, their fine motor skills improve. They dabble in science when they experience textures and learn the basics of mathematics when they count...
Chen Ming-Hsiang from Taiwan, known simply as Uncle Fat is a well-known story teller who conducts storytelling sessions all year round via various channels such as radio stations and TV stations. He is a pensioner army who currently resides in Taiwan. He trains students at...
The renowned psychologist Jean Piaget once said that play is the work of childhood. In other words, although we often assume that play is a relief from serious learning, it is actually serious learning for children. Authentic learning is meaningful as it engages all the...
The start of June was indeed festive as we joined our Muslim brothers and sisters for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration. It is the day where Muslims break their month long fast and the celebration is also known as Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the...
There is a famous saying about fathers, ‘Dad – a son’s first hero, a daughter’s first love.’ This month of June is a celebration of fathers all over the world. Children at the WhyteHouse were fully engrossed in the preparation for Father’s Day as they...
The Penang state government is encouraging Penangites to build relationships and connect with their family members and loved ones. The state held its inaugural state-level Family Day at the Universiti Sains Malaysia, launched by the Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The committee chairman of women, family,...
The world of Science is always intriguing to little minds as they explore a world beyond their own. This month, children of N1 explored absorbent materials while K2 children were introduced to a whole new world of outer space. Needless to say, the N1 children...
Physics is a scientific discipline that explores how the universe behaves. It involves the study of many elements such as matter, motion, force and energy. Physics help children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It plays a vital role in the future progress of mankind...
August was indeed a month for celebration as Malaysia celebrated its 62nd National Day. Through 62 years of independence, the country has withstood trials and tribulations and undergone tremendous changes in policies and administration. In line with the country’s national day theme, ‘Sayangi Malaysiaku: Malaysia Bersih”,...
Children are resilient, but they are not made of stone. In fact, according to a child and adolescent psychiatrist Nancy Rappaport, children are experts in masking how they really feel. Children express distress in ways that are not easily recognisable to adults. Often, these feelings...
