How to Spark Joy in a School Community
Hemala Devaraj
November 4, 2024
Bringing joy to a school community is all about creating excitement, establishing genuine connections and fostering a culture that is
Primary/Elementary
How Your Kids Can Spend Their School Holidays Meaningfully
Hemala Devaraj
November 1, 2024
Parents, can you believe 2024 is almost over? With just two months left, it’s time to start planning how to
Beyond The Textbook: The Joy of Thematic Learning
Hemala Devaraj
September 9, 2024
How did you learn Math as a young learner? As a student, wouldn’t it be exciting to imagine ourselves as
How to Raise A Multilingual Child
Editorial
August 14, 2024
Living in a multicultural country like Malaysia, many of us can effortlessly switch between two languages (being bilingual), if not
Practical Ways to Equip Kids with Life Skills
Hemala Devaraj
August 8, 2024
Let’s face it—adulting is tough! Without certain life skills (hello, resilience!) to help us tackle life’s challenges, we probably wouldn’t
Choosing a Primary School: 4 Factors You Should Always Consider
Hemala Devaraj
September 27, 2023
In a blink of an eye, the time has come for your sweet child to enter primary school. The school
How to talk to kids about: Voting and the Elections
Elaine Yeoh
August 10, 2023
[This article was first published on 26th October 2022, and has been updated as at 10th August 2023.] Malaysia’s 15th
Things To Do in June 2023: School Holiday Programmes, Performances and More!
Elaine Yeoh
May 25, 2023
How time flies! And it’s easy to understand why. As mamas, we are constantly on the move as
7 Powerful Life Lessons Your Child Should Learn At School
Elaine Yeoh
May 19, 2023
School isn’t just about textbooks, tests, and academics! It’s also about the valuable life lessons that come with the learning
Ask The Expert with Garden International School: Raising Resilient Kids
Elaine Yeoh
May 15, 2023
Life can be tough – and it’s no different for our kids! From dealing with school pressure, to navigating friendships,
Kids and Their Questions: Why It’s Not A Bad Thing
Elaine Yeoh
April 18, 2023
I don’t know! Please just be quiet for a second!” If you’ve ever found yourself on the verge of exploding
World Down’s Syndrome Day 2023: With Me, Not For Me
Li-Hsian
March 21, 2023
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
10 Sensory Play Ideas with Items around the House
Editorial
February 23, 2023
During the dark days of Covid lockdown, we had to stay home with our unvaccinated toddler. Worried about her development
The Great Outdoors with GIS’ Jungle School: Why learning in nature matters and what parents can do
Elaine Yeoh
January 17, 2023
Generations of children before have had the opportunity to spend most of their time exploring the wonders of nature- gaining
Ask The Expert: Respectful Parenting with Raised with Wonder
Elaine Yeoh
October 6, 2022
‘I’m starting to sound just like my mother!’ Anyone hearing snippets of your own mother’s voice when relating to your
Let’s Get Lit! Why Children Need Stories
Elaine Yeoh
August 22, 2022
You pick your kids up from school, they get buckled in the car – and the storytelling begins (with no
Malaysian Primary Schools: How To Pick One For Your Child
Editorial
June 26, 2022
As my son approached primary school age, I realised that times had changed from my own school days. Then, the
16 Activity Kits and Subscription Boxes That Deliver Fun to Your Doorstep
Elaine Yeoh
May 24, 2022
If you are a time-strapped mama, or are cracking your head over activities that are both entertaining and educational, look no
makchic Recommends: Children’s Books We Love
Elaine Yeoh
April 22, 2022
Earlier this month, we recommended a list of children’s bookstores for your family’s book-picking and browsing pleasure. Today, Team makchic shares
How (and Why) I Started Book Clubs for My Kids
Li-Hsian
April 21, 2022
Like many parents, I was anxious at the start of the pandemic about how my children’s learning would be negatively
