Big Growth in Little Moments: How AISM Nurtures Curiosity, Confidence and Connection
Hemala Devaraj
November 11, 2025
It’s in the little moments — when your child pours their own cup of water, stops to marvel at a
Preschool Education
The Next Level: Inside GIS Primary’s World-Class Facilities & Transition
Hemala Devaraj
October 16, 2025
The move from Early Years into Primary School is one of the most significant milestones in a child’s learning journey.
One School, Three Pathways: A Personalised Learning Journey at Sunway International Schools
Editorial
October 1, 2025
Choosing the Right School Isn’t Easy These Days With so many different curriculums, teaching styles, and academic promises out there,
The Power of Purpose-Built Spaces: Inside GIS’ Early Years Centre
Hemala Devaraj
September 29, 2025
Walk into a preschool and you’ll notice quickly that it’s not just the teachers and the children that shape the
The Great Outdoors with GIS’ Jungle School: Why learning in nature matters and what parents can do
Elaine Yeoh
May 20, 2025
[This article was first published on 17th January 2023 and has been updated as at 20th May 2025.] Generations of
Top Teaching Tips for Lifelong Learners
Hemala Devaraj
April 8, 2025
We enjoy hearing children ask questions like, “How many stars are in the sky?” These intriguing inquiries indicate that they’re
How Happy Teachers Can Spread Joy to Kids
Hemala Devaraj
February 13, 2025
Teacher: “You know, happiness and stress can spread really quickly in a classroom.” Child: “Like… a cold?” Teacher: “Kind of!
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
Eye Level Math: A Mum’s Honest Review
Editorial
July 12, 2024
Throughout school, I was convinced that math just wasn’t my thing. Every struggle with a sum or a disappointing exam
A GIS Guide to Play Activities for Different Areas of Development
Elaine Yeoh
January 16, 2024
Play is the Work of Children Interesting fact for parents- research indicates that by the time a child turns 5
makchic Preschool Choices Survey- Win Fabulous Prizes!
Seah Lu Sean
January 15, 2024
As parents, we all want the best for our children, and choosing the right preschool can leave us overwhelmed. The
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
8 Ways Your Kid Might Be Smart: Understanding Multiple Intelligences
Elaine Yeoh
June 12, 2023
Gone are the days of equating intelligence solely on the basis of IQ tests and an unbroken string of 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
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
8 Tips for Nurturing Your Child’s Hidden Talents
Elaine Yeoh
September 27, 2022
Parents, if you were given the chance to look ahead into the future, would you want to find out where
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
Building Blocks of Creative Play with LEGO DUPLO
Elaine Yeoh
August 8, 2022
Any mama grew up with LEGO blocks and now starting their kids on their first sets? Amidst the many innovative
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
makchic Reviews: We Can Be Anything’s Careers in a Box
Seah Lu Sean
April 20, 2022
A parent’s nightmare – a week-long school holiday with no travel plans (my 10-year-old, Lucas, had yet to complete his