Bringing joy to a school community is all about creating excitement, establishing genuine connections and fostering a culture that is embracing and united. At The International School @ ParkCity (ISP),
How did you learn Math as a young learner? As a student, wouldn’t it be exciting to imagine ourselves as a secret agent on a special mission? The first task:
Throughout school, I was convinced that math just wasn’t my thing. Every struggle with a sum or a disappointing exam score felt like another piece of evidence confirming my terrible
In a blink of an eye, the time has come for your sweet child to enter primary school. The school chosen will prove to be one of your best investments
[This article was first published on 26th October 2022, and has been updated as at 10th August 2023.] Malaysia’s 15th general election (GE15) may be over – but the upcoming
School isn’t just about textbooks, tests, and academics! It’s also about the valuable life lessons that come with the learning process. From teamwork and time-management, to learning how to respect
I don’t know! Please just be quiet for a second!” If you’ve ever found yourself on the verge of exploding in the face of the 1001 questions thrown your way
In 2019, makchic contributor Li-Hsian Choo shared her daughter Isha’s story publicly for the first time, regarding Isha’s diagnosis of Down’s Syndrome. Since then, she has had several shifts in her personal perspectives
Generations of children before have had the opportunity to spend most of their time exploring the wonders of nature- gaining experiences and life skills by playing among the jungles, rivers,
You pick your kids up from school, they get buckled in the car – and the storytelling begins (with no end in sight for those of us with little chatterboxes)! Humankind’s
As my son approached primary school age, I realised that times had changed from my own school days. Then, the main criteria was that my siblings and I were sent
Earlier this month, we recommended a list of children’s bookstores for your family’s book-picking and browsing pleasure. Today, Team makchic shares with you our kid-approved books that you might wish to
Like many parents, I was anxious at the start of the pandemic about how my children’s learning would be negatively impacted by all the lockdowns and school closures. However, we
We went into the wilderness just for you mamas, and checked out the exciting events at Sunway Putra Mall’s Nature Kidventure extravaganza! Happening from 25th February 2022 to 20th March
With the inevitable rise of screen consumption (thanks, Covid!), and the development of increasingly innovative tablets and apps to meet today’s demands, we understand how important it is for families
School’s out soon (again)! Wondering (or panicking?) about how you’re going to keep the kiddos entertained and busy over the holidays? Visit Sunway Putra Mall from 25th February 2022 to 20th March
Science (and STEM) is not a boy’s game, it’s not a girl’s game. It’s everyone’s game.’ – Nichelle Nichols Society has come a long way in terms of gender equality, but
Many years ago, Simon Brooks received his greatest lesson as a teacher during a class when students were learning ‘Hamlet’. He was teaching his students an English lesson on the
We live in a pivotal age of innovation, advancement and technology. Skills deemed as crucial in the past are now often categorised as obsolete. The 21st century child has to be
8th November 2021 heralded the return of many of our nation’s children to school – a move met with a collective sigh of relief (and some anxiousness!) on the part
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