Monthly Archives: May, 2017
Ending the week with some English learning
Dear readers, Sincere apologies for the relative inactivity, as I have been away to settle some personal matters. With weekend just around the corner, let’s end the week with some simple English learning!
An encouragement for all
I will like to share this journey as a form of encouragement for all parents and readers. Last June, a parent contacted me, sounding deeply concerned about the state of her child’s academic work and wanting me to work on her child, in the hope to bring about holistic change. After an informal planned meeting, …
Rounding off the week…
with another compliment from a parent! Reggards, Eric passioninlearning.wordpress.com http://www.facebook.com/passioninlearningeric
Exams aftermath
With exams finally over, what lies ahead? For students who have done well, congratulations to you! With the zest to excel, continue to work hard, and constantly challenge the boundaries of excellence! For students who have performed below expectations, June is a good time to make up for lost ground. Most of us would have …
Brightening up my day…
Sharing a note from a parent, who is seeking some academic assistance for her young child. While my primary role is to help one’s child to develop into an all-round individual, such notes do add icing on the cake, bringing about some delightful smiles. Have a great weekend ahead, readers!
A tribute to all Mothers
Being an educator for two decades, I have had countless opportunities to work with parents, mothers especially. In recent years, I witnessed the unswerving love of many mothers, when they travelled all the way from places such as Bedok via public transport, and waited for two to three hours while I attended to their children. …
A pleasant note…
Received a pleasant note from one parent. While I have never been her son’s educator (due to proximity issues), we kept in close contact over the past year, and shared numerous aspects of parenting, as well as how to help learners like her son. It is definitely heartening to receive such messages from parents as …
When the going gets tough
With the conclusion of the Mid-Year examinations within sight, here’s an encouragement for all parents and learners!
A timely reminder
All of us would have been through this stage. Just as what I often shared with my learners as a form of encouragement, the biggest challenge of their lives have been overcome when they were infants. Hence, this challenge dwarfs whatever obstacles they are facing now, be it in English, Maths or Science. Sharing this …