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),
Parents, can you believe 2024 is almost over? With just two months left, it’s time to start planning how to make the most of your child’s upcoming school holidays. Whether
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:
Living in a multicultural country like Malaysia, many of us can effortlessly switch between two languages (being bilingual), if not three (trilingual) or more (multilingual). What does this mean for
Let’s face it—adulting is tough! Without certain life skills (hello, resilience!) to help us tackle life’s challenges, we probably wouldn’t be where we are today. The same goes for our
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
How time flies! And it’s easy to understand why. As mamas, we are constantly on the move as we juggle work, school runs, the home, and a whole
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
Life can be tough – and it’s no different for our kids! From dealing with school pressure, to navigating friendships, there are plenty of challenges that our kids face on
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
During the dark days of Covid lockdown, we had to stay home with our unvaccinated toddler. Worried about her development during the pandemic, my innate ‘tiger’ mum-sense kicked in –
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,
‘I’m starting to sound just like my mother!’ Anyone hearing snippets of your own mother’s voice when relating to your own children? Whether it’s a parenting style you would love
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
If you are a time-strapped mama, or are cracking your head over activities that are both entertaining and educational, look no further! Yes, there are a ton of enrichment classes to
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
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