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),
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
Play is the Work of Children Interesting fact for parents- research indicates that by the time a child turns 5 years old, approximately 90% of their brain has developed! What
As parents, we all want the best for our children, and choosing the right preschool can leave us overwhelmed. The early years are a critical period for development, and the
[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
Gone are the days of equating intelligence solely on the basis of IQ tests and an unbroken string of As in exams! Today, it is widely accepted that children (and
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
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,
Parents, if you were given the chance to look ahead into the future, would you want to find out where your child’s true talents lie- and how best to hone
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
Any mama grew up with LEGO blocks and now starting their kids on their first sets? Amidst the many innovative new toys of the 21st century, LEGOs are often still
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
A parent’s nightmare – a week-long school holiday with no travel plans (my 10-year-old, Lucas, had yet to complete his Covid-19 vaccination) and work deadlines looming! Thankfully, the We Can
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
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
Students today have learned to step outside of their physical classrooms and into the world of online learning. But what does it truly mean to take learning “beyond the classroom”?
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