Parents play a critical role during the early stages of reading acquisition – how the child learns to read can affect their lifelong reading habits. By using some simple, fun and effective strategies, children can happily transition from listening to stories to reading on their own. Best books for your beginning reader available to purchase!… Continue reading Transitional Readers – Helping Your Child Become an Independent Reader (Who LOVES books!)
Month: October 2014
Quirky humour in children’s picture books is a nod to the past
What we read to our children changes through the generations, as does how we dress them. When it comes to classic picture books, other than the date of publication, I have firm notions about how they differ from modern works. In my mind, the old classics use soft watercolours and gentle prose to tell stories… Continue reading Quirky humour in children’s picture books is a nod to the past
Between the Lines: Set healthy limits on tech use
Most families in Hong Kong live in apartments and have very limited access to outdoor space. Add to that crowds and an air pollution index (API) that is currently at the maximum measurable level, and taking children outside to connect with nature and to move has its own challenges and dangers. In urban areas… Continue reading Between the Lines: Set healthy limits on tech use
A Talk about Parent-child Reading Tips for Parents (1 Nov 2014)
Want to give THE BEST gift for your child? Julie Fowlkes, Dr. Loh and Choi EE will be giving a talk about parent-child reading tips for parents. Details： Date：Saturday – 1 Nov, 2014 Time：14:00 to 16:30 Venue：Olympic House Jockey Club Lecture Theatre (1/F, Olympic House, No. 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay,Hong Kong ) Target：Parents Language : Cantonese… Continue reading A Talk about Parent-child Reading Tips for Parents (1 Nov 2014)