Why children work in Montessori By the time a 6-year-old child graduates after three years in Montessori, not only do they know how to find the answers to “56 ÷ 8”, “2893 + 7065” or “2381 x 3”, they also know that “beautiful” is an adjective, “quietly” is an adverb—and how to use them in … Read more
There is a great deal of things that you can do to prepare children to become successful writers. The stages of physical writing development in the Early Years can be tricky and different children show different levels of dexterity at different times. It is useful to know the various phases of ‘grip’ children move through … Read more
International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) opened its doors to teachers from other schools in Ho Chi Minh City and South East Asia with a common mission of redefining 21st century learning. Attending International Schools came from Australia, Laos, Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam. This two-day event included workshops and InspireTalks allowing for collaboration … Read more
Vietnam is becoming a destination for studying, whether online or on campus Several years ago I overheard a conversation between two expats and what struck me the most was what one of them said: “Play in the East, study in the West.” And while it may have sounded like somewhat of a truism at the time, throwing … Read more
Research has shown that children from as young as four years old can engage in philosophical dialogue. Many people shy away from the idea of doing philosophy with kids, but they are actually the perfect candidates. Philosophy is all about open mindedness, enquiry and being genuinely intrigued by the world. Children are naturally like this—hungry … Read more
Summer break doesn’t mean it’s time for your child’s brain to take a break What is known is that its origins go back to the 19th century. Whether or not the current school calendar was first built around the agricultural one (and the need for children to work on the farm during the summer months) … Read more
How to prepare your child for school With the new school year nearly upon us, the transition to a new class can be daunting for both children and parents alike. Most children starting Grade 1 this year may have had the full experience of Kindergarten already, but that does not mean the transition will be … Read more
Getting the balance right in schools It’s that time of year again when schools administer their final exams, but for teachers this can be a particularly daunting time with anxiety levels running high. No matter how skilled or experienced the teacher, or how strong their teaching history, speak to them and you will discover that … Read more
How to pick a good school for your child… Part 1 I have taught at three international schools in Ho Chi Minh City and have been an outside service provider for an additional six international schools and preschools here too. I read with interest recent submissions to an English Language Google Group, An Phu Neighbors, … Read more
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