People who love children are usually intrigued by the new tricks that kids can do as they grow. At what age does the child learn to sit, walk, laugh or grip on an object? For me, there is nothing more fascinating and magical than the child who learns to speak before he goes to school.And [...]
A Little Help From A Friend
by Hanifa K. Cook on February 16, 2009 in Childhood, Language, Learning Skills, Personal Blog
Companionship, Respect, Love and Admiration
by Hanifa K. Cook on January 20, 2009 in Childhood, Language, Learning Skills, Montessori
The final form of human society is based on organisation. However, without written rules and regulations, how can society of children organise itself? This article investigates on society of cohesion from the aspect of organisation. Kids are more than ready to love, admire and respect, without compensation or expectation of rewards. At any given venue [...]
Inspired To Learn Spanish
by Hanifa K. Cook on November 9, 2008 in Childhood, Language
Spanish and ‘Batu Lesung’? Over the weekend, I reflected on my childhood learning experience. I took a picture of this pounder (‘batu lesung’) which most traditional Malay families use to prepare spices. It is made of granite stone, carved into a bowl which we use as a tool to pound spices. The dish will taste [...]
Developing Good Listening Habit Part 1
by Hanifa K. Cook on November 7, 2008 in Language, Learning Skills, Montessori
Answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the following questions Have you attended a court hearing, listened to a proceeding and disagreed with the verdict? Have you been served the wrong menu at a restaurant, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut or even taken to wrong destination on a London cab? Have you become so furious with people who don’t [...]
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