Effective ways to discipline your child

Effective ways to discipline your child

“Spare the rod and spoil the child” A phrase we have heard and believed over the ages. Is it still an effective parenting skill to discipline our children? Smacking is not legal in 60 countries. Sweden was the first country to ban smacking way back 

The Truth About Our Obsession With Grades

The Truth About Our Obsession With Grades

No doubt, grades are tremendously important. They are a tried-and-tested method of judging a student’s ability and performance. The grades students receive on assessments inform a teacher’s teaching and are the basis on which teachers adjust their teaching and learning methodology. They help teachers evaluate 

Bracing For Educational Change

Bracing For Educational Change

There is a quote from the Disney Pixar’s animation Wall-E that seems rather apt for the Movement Control Order we find ourselves in today in Malaysia: “I see the ship’s log is showing that today is the 700th anniversary of our five-year cruise. Well, I’m 

Why Accreditation Is Important When Choosing A School

Why Accreditation Is Important When Choosing A School

Choosing a school is no easy task especially when there are many choices out there; more so when it is a definitive decision for your child. Education is expensive and as a parent, you need to ensure that your child gets the best value. There 

The values of education at elc International School

The values of education at elc International School

elc International School was established more than 30 years ago with a dream to bring affordable international education to Malaysia. What started as a humble enterprise with only 5 students and 6 teachers including the principal herself, it has grown by leaps and bounds. Today, elc boasts of thousands of alumni 

Is Quality Education in an International School a Leap of Faith?

Is Quality Education in an International School a Leap of Faith?

For parents, it is becoming increasingly hard to see through the marketing glitz and glamour, and essentially see the true potential any particular international school has. One of the quickest and easiest methods a parent can adopt in assessing potential international schools is to look for any 

OVERCOMING SEPARATION ANXIETY IN CHILDREN

OVERCOMING SEPARATION ANXIETY IN CHILDREN

Commonly, when a child reaches the tender age of two or three, parents start considering sending their children to preschool to nurture independence. However, is your little one able to handle these physical, emotional and social changes? “ The most important thing that parents can 

ODYSSEY: MORE THAN JUST A PRESCHOOL

ODYSSEY: MORE THAN JUST A PRESCHOOL

Celebrating the individuality and uniqueness of every child, Odyssey, The Global Preschool is a place where learning knows no boundaries. Located in Setia Eco Park, Selangor, Odyssey offers an innovative pedagogy that prepares your child for a world beyond the classroom and school. It connects the teachers, 

A PARENT’S GUIDE: HEALTH PRECAUTIONS FOR CHILDREN

A PARENT’S GUIDE: HEALTH PRECAUTIONS FOR CHILDREN

As parents of young children, you may be feeling anxious watching the news update of the recent outbreak in China affecting thousands around the globe. Meanwhile in Malaysia, there had been localised cases of hand, foot and mouth disease amongst children as well as the 

A GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING THE REGGIO EMILIA CURRICULUM AT HOME

A GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING THE REGGIO EMILIA CURRICULUM AT HOME

The first few years of a child’s education is crucial since it marks the beginning of a lifelong journey. While most of the learning is carried out by preschool teachers at the kindergarten, the time spent at home is valuable. During the preschool years, a