education

[Review & tips] Amazon free shipping programme

If you’re near Singapore and have yet to enjoy FREE shipping from Amazon, this post is just for you. Today, I’m reviewing Amazon* and sharing my shopping tips. After almost 6 years, I’m still a very satisfied customer. Here’s why… Why I Shop at Amazon? We reside in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and visit my Singapore home …

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Where to get great books at low prices

Here’s a wonderful bookstore to share with you: BookXcess, a warehouse outlet where I get many children’s books at really low prices. About BookXcess These are the key information of BookXcess: Physical stores: in Malaysia, at Amcorp Mall and farenheit88 (right opposite Pavilion Kuala Lumpur) Online store: BookXcess By the same people who organise the Big Bad Wolf Bookfairs With …

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Managing 1 toddler, 1 baby & homeschooling: a typical day

A few Mummies have asked me to share our schedule for homeschooling Vee while taking care of Baby Jae. Previously, Vee and I already had a comfortable timing. After Baby Jae arrived, we worked out a new baby-led schedule. So here’s a typical weekday: 8.30a.m. Vee, Jae & I – Rise and shine Play music …

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Learn how to teach your child math, science, language & more [Giveaway #22: Karen Tyler Montessori Teacher Training Program]

Exciting news! Today, I’m reviewing the fantastic Karen Tyler Montessori Teacher Training Program, and 1 lucky Mummy (or Daddy) stands to win a seat in her online class, worth USD150! I’ve been attending the program since 1 December 2011. It complements The Shichida Method that we’re using very well, provides a comprehensive homeschooling curriculum, saves me …

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Review: Homeschooling Fun with My First Sticky Mosaics

Besides The Lunch Punch®, Grace from Simple Thots also sent me 2 sets of My First Sticky Mosaics® to review. For the past few weeks, these sticky mosaics have become part of our homeschooling activities, helping Vee revise his colours and shapes, and practise his fine motor skills, all while having fun. About My First Sticky Mosaics® …

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How I Shape My Child’s Behaviour

Recently, we’ve been travelling with no Internet access for several days. Finally I managed to reply a mountain of emails — including many enquiries from other Mummies on parenting and babycare. Here’s one to share with you: Do you know of any recommended books on good parenting / shaping a child’s behaviour eg. raising a well-mannered …

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Review: Create Your Own Books at Big Universe [Giveaway #8]

Two months have passed since Vee and I had our Big Universe account and published our first review at “Read Hundreds of Children’s Books at Home – Big Universe”. Since then, we have read several more books online and these are two of our favourites: (Images sourced from Big Universe) Fix It, Sam by Lori Ries …

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