Category: Lessons Without Walls

I am not superstitious, but am game to try it as I find it fun. It’s so cute seeing my boys picking up the items. It is believed that picking certain items will transcend to what a child will become in future. The items my no 2 picked were an egg, a pen and a… Continue reading Chinese Lunar Birthday

I think my son’s willingness to start learning starts at 4 years old. No matter how hard I coaxed him to explore his learning needs, it was a struggle. I’m glad he takes the initiative to try when his curiousity is pricked. 

On a hot afternoon, away from the prying heat, my student took refuge in the coolness of the air con room, at my abode. Hunger pangs soon set in and I could hear the faint rumble of his tummy. I silently slipped out of my room to my kitchen as he was clearing his corrections… Continue reading Feeding The Hungry Soul

Our actions are largely mirrored by children, whether we like it or not. We have been showing “angry” faces to our son, recently, as he has been really testing his boundaries. Over one morning, he picked up the whiteboard marker and started doodling. Casually, he told me he was drawing an “angry” face. I was… Continue reading Happy / Angry