The coronavirus has been around since the beginning of the year and has seriously affected schools in Hong Kong. The education economy has taken a huge hit and it has now become a serious matter for those all involved. Since January 2020, the coronavirus has become more serious across the world and is halting countries […]
The current and future generations are growing with the rapid growth of technology. The issue, is their fine motor skills being affected by the rise of technology? I am a kindergarten teacher who has taught preschoolers for the last couple of years. You can assume a child’s upbringing when you start assessing their fine motor […]
Applying to jobs in Hong Kong is an easier task than what most think. It is most definitely a fierce market with a lot of competition, but in my experience you need to have an online presence to get the jobs that you desire. I came to Hong Kong in 2016 and had no set […]
Early childhood is a critical period in a child’s life, when they begin to develop the foundational skills, attitudes, and behaviors that will influence their future learning and development. During this time, the way children are nurtured and taught can have a profound impact on their social, emotional, and cognitive development. A positive approach in […]
Sleep is essential for maintaining physical health, emotional well-being, and cognitive functioning. However, many people, both children and adults, struggle with sleeping disorders, which can significantly disrupt their daily lives. Sleeping disorders not only lead to fatigue and irritability, but they are also closely linked to maladaptive behaviors—behaviors that are counterproductive to coping with everyday […]
There are many ways in which play contributes to a child’s learning. In this article, I will go over 5 reasons why ‘Play Contributes to a Child’s Learning’. Play Based Learning 1. Play helps develops the child’s social and motor skills with cognitive learning. Through play, the child will start playing with others and will […]
Early childhood nutrition is important to a child’s development. The choice of food has crucial impact in a child’s development which continues throughout adulthood. Diet can affect early childhood development and rapid growth rate. For healthy growth development a healthy diet contains nutrients. Education provides a vital role in a child’s diet. External sources can […]
I made this booklet back in 2018 to help facilitate my lessons for students who needed extra help in Cambridge Pre A1 Starters. It is one of the most popular courses for preschoolers, as it assesses their core abilities in English. Cambridge is one of the most highly regarded English as a Second Language qualification. […]
I made this booklet back in 2018 to give my students extra materials in preparation for the Trinity GESE Grade 1 exam. Trinity is an oral class that focuses on communicative language. Students will develop their speaking and listening skills for a one-to-one, face-to-face assessment. Trinity Grade 1 is the lowest level and is intended […]
In the realm of language learning and communication, the debate often arises: Is grammar more important, or is writing more important? On one hand, grammar is considered the foundation of language, providing the rules and structure necessary for clear communication. On the other hand, writing is the medium through which thoughts, ideas, and information are […]
What should be the primary goal of a child? What is more important, reading or spelling for pre-school? Children are introduced to selected vocabulary to help them develop their phonetic knowledge. Learning the sounds and being able to blend them together is essential to allow children to read unfamiliar words independently. Being able to decode […]
Cambridge and Trinity are the two leading faculties when it comes to ESL certification for Kindergartens and Primary school. Demands for certifications in Hong Kong Primary School interviews are intense. The market for this sector of the education industry is large and facilitates most tuition centres peak times. The incentive for parents to sign up […]
Should you get a job in a tuition centre or a school? They say to truely appreciate the job you are in, you must of experienced something way worse. In Hong Kong, you meet two kinds of teachers. Those who teach in a school, and those who teach in a tuition centre. Getting a job […]
Using ZOOM for online lessons has become more popular recently. Teaching online is a new concept for me as I have always taught in a physical classroom. Since the rise of the coronavirus, schools have switched their operations online for the time being, with a greater demand for online learning. What is ZOOM? I asked […]