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
Education
Teacher Tips: What Every Parent Should Know
Hemala Devaraj
May 9, 2024
Once you’ve made that all-important decision on which preschool or primary school to enrol your child in, it’s time to
A World of Opportunities for You and Your Child at ISKL
Makchic
February 6, 2024
We all know there are huge benefits to our kids diving into Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) in primary and secondary school.
Enrichment Classes for Kids in the Klang Valley
Elaine Yeoh
November 17, 2023
[This article was first published on 6th January 2022 and has been updated as at 1st November 2023.] Enrich your
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
Nurturing Your Child’s Learning Experience with ISKL: What Parents Can Learn
Editorial
September 4, 2023
Every child is unique. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. What works for one child may not work for another.” As
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
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
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
What Does #InclusionMean to You?
Li-Hsian
March 26, 2022
21st March was World Down’s Syndrome Day (WDSD). It has been observed by the United Nations since 2012, as a means of raising
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’.
6 Skills Every 21st Century Child Should Master
Elaine Yeoh
December 3, 2021
We live in a pivotal age of innovation, advancement and technology. Skills deemed as crucial in the past are now often
Ask the Expert with Dr Rakhee Yadav: Preparing our Children for Physical School
Editorial
November 11, 2021
8th November 2021 heralded the return of many of our nation’s children to school – a move met with a
The 3 parenting roles you don’t have to play
Editorial
November 3, 2021
Parents juggle multiple roles and responsibilities daily (sometimes hourly!). We are not just mamas – we are line-cooks, teachers, administrators,
Should schools reopen?
Editorial
October 3, 2021
[Disclaimer: This piece was written before the recent announcement about the Klang Valley and Melaka moving into Phase 3 of the National
What if? makchic’s book for kids on body boundaries and personal safety
Seah Lu Sean
September 24, 2021
What if? is makchic‘s first picture book for children aged 3 to 8 years which delivers concepts of personal safety,
“It’s been almost a year!”: 5 Big Questions for our Education Ministry
Kimberly Lee
January 18, 2021
The lost year of 2020. That’s what they’re calling it. We’ve seen months of disrupted schooling. A decline in learning
Navigating The Time of Coronavirus as a Teacher and Mum
Laych Koh
May 16, 2020
Ten days ago I was asked by makchic editor Liyana if I would write an article for Teacher’s Day. Being
The Importance of Inclusive Education, and Why It Should Matter to You
Li-Hsian
March 21, 2020
Today is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). It has been observed on 21 March by the United Nations since 2012, as a means
Trust Schools Programme: Preparing our Children for the 21st Century
Editorial
February 19, 2020
I started the school year riddled with anxiety. As a first time mum, I was overwhelmed by it all. The
