Punishment

Dear Parents, Teachers, Educators, Students of Early Childhood : Do you really think PUNISHMENT is everything? Highlight of today's issue: on Rotan Tak Siap Kerja Sekolah- Bapa Buat Laporan Polis --> http://www.suaragenerasibaru.com/?p=86430 and found this: Canning is not the way to discpline children by Dr Nathesan : http://drnathesan.blogspot.com/…/canning-is-not-way-to-disc… URL:  https://www.facebook.com/d...

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3 THINGS YOUR CHILD WISHES YOU WOULDN’T SAY

Do you know what your child is actually hearing from you? Consider the possibility that between all the I-love-you’s, your child may be receiving messages that undermine the love you try to show. Stop and consider if you say any of these 3 things that damage your relationship with your child. 1. What you say when you’re upsetIn the heat of the moment, our most negative judgments often rise to the surface. What you say to...

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Imran Reading Bahasa Using Phonics

Ini satu contoh bacaan dari Imran anak saya, 5 tahun. Saya tidak menggunakan teknik mengeja - sebab saya merasakan teknik mengeja sangat mengelirukan anak2. Sebaliknya, based on English Phonics yang dia dah tahu, saya cuma katakan, dalam Bahasa - bunyinya lain sedikit iaitu ..... alhamdullillah - sangat membantu. Mungkin ini juga boleh membantu para ibubapa dan para guru sekalian. Sama juga dengan bacaan Iqra' - Iqra' adalah berdasarkan bunyi. Muqaddam adalah mengeja. Dan jika di selidik - Negara Indonesia tidak membunyikan huruf2 ABC dengan...

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Phonics Series 2 - Letter Name Knowledge

Alhamdullillah - Here you are - Sedikit info berkenaan Letter Name Knowledge. Saya cuba sebaik yang boleh untuk perkenalkan kepada anda semua, peringkat demi peringkat. Peringkat seterusnya adalah : Letter Sound Knowledge Blending Segmenting URL : https://www.facebook.com/drafzanmaria/videos/10152113176072519/?fallback=1 ...

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Project : Kids' Car Wash/Tricycle Wash Sprinkler

Project : Kids' Car Wash/Tricycle Wash Sprinkler Who doesn't love water play? Very creative indeed! Something that you can do in a nursery, kindergarten, home, during a simple housewarming party for example.. anything!! DIY Project Instructions here:  http://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/kids-and-baby/kids-car-wash-sprinkler/project URL:  https://www.facebook.com/drafzanmaria/photos/a.535810639811710.1073741826.535779...

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Play Dough

How creative is this? A portrait with PLAY DOUGH? Awesome!! URL : https://www.facebook.com/drafzanmaria/photos/a.535810639811710.1073741826.535779603148147/550787531647354/?type=3&theater...

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Kids Matter - Education

This video found on Youtube : Kids Matter - Education for kids is dedicated specially for FATHERS!!!  Yes YOU!! Fathers does plays an important roles in a child's life! Watch this!! (source : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4CAXNv92DQ) ...

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Tips For Teachers/HomeSchooling Moms

(Source: http://www.teachersnotebook.com/teachingtips/40) How to Create a Teacher Planning Binder Step 1 :  Choose your binder and dividers. Choose the number of dividers that will help you accomplish your main goals. Select only what you really need and need to be able to take with you. My recommendation is 5-8 tabs or categories. Tabs to consider: Lesson Plans Calendar/School Disctrict Calendar To-Do List Student Roster/Contact...

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Tips For Arts & Crafts : Play Dough

3 Easy Recipes for  Making Homemade Play Dough (source: creativekidsathome.com) Recipe 1  3 cups flour 1.5 cups salt 6 tsp. cream of tarter 3 tbsp. oil 3 cups water Pour all ingredients into a large pot. Stir constantly over medium heat until a dough ball forms by pulling away from the sides. Knead dough until the texture matches play dough (1-2 minutes). Store in plastic container. Should...

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Thank You Friends!

Dear Friends, Thank you for the lovely messages you sent me. I really do appreciate it a lot. InsyaALLAH, will keep on sharing as much as I can, whenever I have the extra time. I still have few posts that I owe all of you. InsyaALLAH, will do it. And as for you all, keep up the great spirit of ECE!! Here is a THANK YOU note for all of you!! Thanks for the encouragement!! xx. ...

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Phonics Series 1 : Introduction

InsyaALLAH, dalam Phonics Series ini, saya akan cuba untuk berkongsi dengan anda semua, cara yang mudah untuk kita sama2 mengajar anak2 membaca dalam bahasa Inggeris. Kita mulakan dengan Phonics Series 1: Introduction. Ini adalah berdasarkan pengalaman saya mengikuti Family Learning Courses di Fairlight Nursery & Primary School, Brighton, England. Tujuan saya ialah, saya mendapati ianya sangat membantu anak2 dalam membaca. Bukan sahaja bahasa Inggeris, tetapi juga bahasa Malaysia, secara tidak langsung. * Jika anda rasa ianya membantu,...

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Tips To Encourage Parent-Child Communication

#1: Understand your Children To understand them, you must first ASK (to start the conversation) then you LISTEN (to show that you really CARE). Provide EMPATHY if needed (try putting yourself in their shoe and feel what they are feeling - be sensitive). When they feel like they can really rely on you, they will start building TRUSTS - NEVER BREAK THIS TRUST! Results : They become happy - They are able to solve their problem - They...

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Know Your Children To Handle Them

Book Sharing: The Child Whisperer by Carol TuttleTarget: Parents / Children Practitioner / Teachers Imej yang saya sertakan di bawah ini, memberikan satu perspektif keseluruhan berkenaan personaliti anak-anak dalam kita mengenal mereka dan tackle permasalahan tantrum mereka. Saya sendiri mempunyai 3 orang anak dengan 3 perangai yang berbeza. Kemungkinan besar, Type 1, 2 dan mix of 3 & 4. Anda pula bagaimana? Untuk mendalami...

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Waktu Tidur Anak-anak

Salam Ramadhan Semua (1st day) Baru sahaja selesai menonton Wardina Live di Anmum Facebook - Menarik topik yang Wardina sebutkan iaitu menjaga waktu tidur anak2. Ya, waktu tidur mereka ini adalah sangat penting ya ibubapa sekalian. Waktu tidurlah anak2 membesar, and brain develops. 1-4 minggu : 15-18 jam sehari - waktu siang - banyak short nap 1-12 bulan : 14-15 jam sehari 1-3 tahun : 12-14 jam sehari - 2x tidur waktu siang -...

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Ramadhan Al Mubarak

Ramadhan Mubarak buat semua. Ampun maaf di pinta jika ada terkasar bahasa. Moga Ramadhan ini memberi seribu makna buat semua. Terima kasih atas segala sokongan yang diberikan. Moga ALLAH permudahkan segala urusan kita. ...

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Tansformation - From A Store To A Classroom

The Handwriting Station - To encourage children to do Mark Making What is mark making? Any scribbles that a child makes - just to create the interests in them. Resources for the Handwriting Station - Lots of activities were provided for children to independently do Mark Making! The Music Station - Lots of DIY self make Musical Instruments Every space is well used to equip children on Music The ICT Station The Math Station - Lots...

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Before Transforming A Store Room Into A Classroom

Credit to PKKK UPSI and UPSI STUDENTS of  Semester 5 2012/13  (now Semester 7 Practicum) ...

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Multiple Intelligences By The Founder : Professor Howard Gardner

Sedikit penerangan berkenaan Multiple Intelligences by the founder :  Professor Howard Gardner himself. Highlights: If you use only 1 method of teaching - this is an UNFAIR EDUCATION SYSTEM! Because each of us has DIFFERENT INTELLIGENT STRENGTHS! Our common Myths: To attend schools is to READ BOOKS and ATTEND LECTURES --> Then to TEST whether you know it or not ---> this is WRONG!!! We should be able to know how to use/apply what we learn in real life situations.. This is the real LEARNING Assessment in schools should not be...

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Have A Break!

Sorry, no post for today and tomorrow -  It is FAMILY TIME!!  grin emoticon ~ Selamat meluangkan waktu bersama keluarga ~ I still have a few things that need to be up soon: 1. Explanations on the Flat Head Syndrome 2. Phonics and Reading 3. Multiple Intelligences 4. Stress in Children (as per requested by a friend) or any other request? See You soon! ...

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Flat Head Syndrome : Research

I have found some facts based on research on the Issue posted  earlier with regards to Flat Head Syndrome. YES, for some, it does affect our Brain Development! Will summarised them up and post it for us all to share. InsyaALLAH ...

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