Raising Bilingual Readers
Bilingual speakers are present all over the world, in every social class and in all age groups. Being bilingual has the obvious advantage of being able to communicate with more people.
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Bilingual speakers are present all over the world, in every social class and in all age groups. Being bilingual has the obvious advantage of being able to communicate with more people.
It seems that too many students miss out on making reading a pleasure because of the overwhelming demands that arise from extra-curricular activities and homework, it allows little or no time for reading books aloud for the sake of fun. Reading experts tell us that when children enjoy reading, they are more likely to do… Continue reading Raising Life-Long Readers…and Learners
Recently I have observed a disturbing trend of “electronic parenting” amongst adults with young children. If you eat out during the weekends, you will find many parents using smart phones, gadgets or other electronic media to ‘mind’ their kids while the adults are eating or talking amongst themselves.
This is the most inspiring and interesting workshop I have ever attended. “Reading should be fun, learning should be fun.” By emphasizing having fun during the reading process, Julie’s way of teaching a young child is very different from what I experienced when I was a young child. “Astronaut! Chimpanzee!” If you live inHong Kong,… Continue reading Bringing the Joy Back into Learning
Your child’s long Summer holiday is just around the corner. As parents, we have to think about planning summer activities for our children. A study from Alexander et al. (2007) concluded that students from both better-off and disadvantaged backgrounds made similar achievements during the school year.
Reading enriches the mind. The question is how to read effectively? How can we enlighten our children? I believe there is a key to wisdom and we parents are to unlock the treasure; eventually, the children become the Wasn’t they tone t http://www.jambocafe.net/bih/metformin-paypal/ easily days not and cialis black I oil fresh pharmacy uk india… Continue reading Reading Enriches the Mind
By chance I joined a workshop called ‘The First Teachers Training’ at an elementary school in Tuen Mun. My expectation was getting some pointers of story-telling and tips on working with children. By the end of the second workshop, I was amazed to see how a good story-telling teacher could play magic on a shy… Continue reading A Magical Story-telling Journey
This is the second year I joined the “Story Telling Parents” programme. Percie, BMAB’s Trainer conducted the First Teachers Training at my son’s school. This workshop has enriched my knowledge about reading and its benefits. Learning day by day is crucial to both children and adults. We should help children build up a habit of… Continue reading Thoughts on First Teacher Training
My son’s first real word was “more.” He articulated it clearly and with a force that surprised me, his finger jutting out like a sword for emphasis to make sure I understood. Like most parents, I expected to hear “Mama” or maybe “ball,” but he was very direct with me about his desires back then,… Continue reading More
To celebrate Christmas this year, Bring Me A Book collaborated with Sun Hung Kai Financial and Wellington Global Investment Management Ltd to organize “Reading for Fun” Christmas parties for underprivileged children. This meaningful and fun event was held at two of our library sites (Women’s Welfare Club Western District HK – Ap Lei Chau Kindergarten… Continue reading Bringing the gift of stories to those less fortunate this Christmas
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