by Annie Cook | Aug 14, 2009 | Personal Blog
Dear Friends The previous theme I have been using was only compatible up to WordPress 2.6. Since I update this site quite regularly and the latest version is now WordPress 2.8.4, I ought to change the theme of this website. I have decided to try out, yes it is still a...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Jul 29, 2009 | Learning Skills, Personal Blog
Please read “8 Ways To Creativity If Schools Potentially Kill It (1)” first. Do Schools Kill Creativity? If parents and teachers are facilitators of children education and his environment, they ought to be responsible to avoid this from happening. I have...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Jun 16, 2009 | Language, Personal Blog
I have often wondered why the word ‘Please’ is not as often used when we conduct lessons for children. Take a look at the following ways of inviting a child to the work area by asking him questions like: “Would you come with me please?” “Would you like to come with me...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Jun 9, 2009 | Chinese, Learning Skills, Personal Blog
Of all the languages in the world that is most talked about on the internet and least liked is Mandarin. It is so damn hard! It is greek to me! It is just impossible to remember how people can even remember a character let alone a stroke in the character! The ones who...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Feb 25, 2009 | Childhood, Language, Personal Blog
His grandmother turns towards him and says, “Cepat! Bus dah nak datang. Cepat pakai sepatu.” As she says this, she points her finger towards the pairs of school shoes and socks which are lying near the door, one hand holding the keys and the other carrying...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Feb 16, 2009 | Childhood, Language, Learning Skills, Personal Blog
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...