How to prepare your child for the first day of kindergarten
Kindergarten is a critical component of a child’s education journey as it serves as a foundation for their future success. It’s no surprise that in Hong Kong, there were over...
Discovering the Montessori education approach: unlocking your child's potential
Choosing a kindergarten is no easy feat, and knowing that there are many different teaching methods and approaches only makes it more complicated. However, it’s useful to know the main...
How to create portfolio for primary school application: tips and examples
In a competitive educational landscape like Hong Kong, primary school admissions can be almost as stressful as university admissions. While most primary schools have their own application and admission process,...
A comprehensive guide to pre-primary education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is home to a diverse and competitive early childhood education system. Deciding when to begin pre-primary education, which school to enroll in, what programs to choose, and understanding...
Cultural differences in parenting styles
What are parenting styles? In the 1960’s, Diana Baumrind conducted a landmark study on parenting styles which she defined are determined by a parent’s balance of responsiveness and demandingness. She...
Enhance your child’s learning potential through an Intentional Curriculum
When children are treated as individuals with unique needs, it becomes clear that a ‘one-size-fits-all’ curriculum is quite ineffective. This is especially the case with younger children, as they have...
How self-explanation stimulates complex processing
Asking children to think about the right questions plays a large role in developing their critical thinking skills. Similarly, teaching your children how to ask themselves the right question can...
Local vs International Schools - what’s the difference?
Within the age-old dilemma of international vs local school, we believe it comes down to culture and beliefs (assuming you have a choice). Are international schools really worth it? Is...
How do I know if my baby is happy?
The curious case of newborns At the ages of around 0 – 2 months, newborns focus on making sure their caregiver meets their needs by crying. Generally, as long as...
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