Archive for January, 2006

Chinese New Year Activities for Kids

Wednesday, January 18th, 2006

Gung Hay Fat Choy! Chinese New Year is on 29 January 2006. I found some crafts and activities related to Chinese New Year for young kids on the internet. I hope you would be interested:

Chinese New Year Jigsaws (Lion Dance, Chinese Lanterns, Dragon Dance and others)
Chinese New Year Coloring Pages (Chinese Junk, Dragon dance, […]

Is Your Child An Auditory Learner?

Tuesday, January 17th, 2006

A couple whom I’ve known for quite a long time got a baby boy, named Elijah more than three years ago. Elijah is so sweet that, I bet you will love to talk with him if you see him. When he was a few months old, he’d turn his head to the direction from where […]

Should Your Child Learn a Second Language?

Monday, January 16th, 2006

An article posted by kidsource.com explains why, how and when children should learn a second language.
Most experts agree that the earlier a child is introduced to a second language, the greater the chances are that the child will become truly proficient in the language.
The benefits of learning a second language are many, such as “having […]

How to Keep Your Child Healthy During Flu Outbreaks

Monday, January 16th, 2006

Flu outbreaks among children at school are a major concern, said Kimberly Keith.
Here are the tips for parents to keep our children safe and healthy during flu spreads at school:
1. Teach them to develop the habit of hand washing as hands spread colds and flu frequently.
2. Keep antibacterial wipes for use in handy place.
3. Don’t […]

Is Your Child A Tactile/Kinetic Learner

Sunday, January 15th, 2006

One day I took over a colleague teacher’s class in order to free her to assess her students’ reading level. Dorothy, a 10-year-old girl was called up to read a passage. She walked jumping and swinging her arms, and moved to the place in front of her teacher. It seemed that she’s a kind of […]

The Secret to Healthy Dining-Out

Saturday, January 14th, 2006

It doesn’t matter who you are, a stay-at-home mom or working mom (may I also include stay-at-home and working dads), you have been working very hard day in and day out for your family. Sometimes I would think that moms deserve a break, not to cook and enjoy a dining-out. My husband genuinely shares my […]

A Treat For My Daughter

Saturday, January 14th, 2006

You might have noticed that, for the last few days I’ve been talking a lot about my daughter. Yes, you’re right. She is the focus of our family at the moment. She’s just graduated from high school and going to university this year which starts in February. As for rewarding her hard work all along […]

Is Your Child A Spatial/Visual Learner

Friday, January 13th, 2006

When my daughter was three years old, I took her to a kids club run by a Christian church. On the first day, all children were given some crafts to do after their story time. They had to colour some pictures to exercise their motor skills. I stayed to watch those children enjoying the fun, […]

Want to Know How Your Child Learns?

Thursday, January 12th, 2006

Many grown children and teenagers have been mistaken as underachievers, unmotivated, or as suffering from learning disabilities(LD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD). Actually they are not learning/taught in the way they are.
If parents can figure out what strengths your child has, there are many benefits. Appreciation of your child will come naturally and easily. Your child […]

What’s the magic word?

Wednesday, January 11th, 2006

When children reach one or so, it seems that some of them turn to be bossy. Parents have to think about teaching them some social skills. Courtesy is the basic social skill which will help them relate to other people better. Don’t overlook helping your little ones to show their manners. Teaching courtesy not […]