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
Preschool Education
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
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
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
12 Best Educational Apps for Young Learners for Safer Screen Time
Elaine Yeoh
February 26, 2022
With the inevitable rise of screen consumption (thanks, Covid!), and the development of increasingly innovative tablets and apps to meet
Ready to be an Explorer? Check out the Nature Kidventure at Sunway Putra Mall!
Elaine Yeoh
February 25, 2022
School’s out soon (again)! Wondering (or panicking?) about how you’re going to keep the kiddos entertained and busy over the
5 Ways Parents Can Encourage a Greater Love For STEM in Their Girls
Elaine Yeoh
February 11, 2022
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
Do we need to teach our children how to learn?
Editorial
February 7, 2022
Many years ago, Simon Brooks received his greatest lesson as a teacher during a class when students were learning ‘Hamlet’.
