The Joy of Learningramblings of a teacher on education, parenting, children, family,....Parental involvement- July 30, 2008 Most parents nowadays are busy at work, juggling between work, family and school. It's not uncommon that an average family has very little quality time together. However, if you set it as a priority and with some careful planning and dedication, you can make it a positive experience for both yourself and your child each time you spend quality time together.It's a known secret that children with parents who are involved in their lives are more well-adjusted and fair better at their educational...http://www.joymontessori.net/2008/07/parental-involvement.html Montessori Pink Reading Scheme- July 24, 2008 In the Montessori classroom, indirect preparations for reading started with all the practical life and sensorial activities, once the children have shown readiness and interest, we move on to direct prepation of reading, which started with phonograms A to Z (consonants and short vowel sounds) by using the following manipulatives:1) Sandpaper Letters2) Beginning Sound Bins 3) Final Sounds Bins4) Sound Classification Boxes5) Word Building 2 & 3 Letter Phonetic Wordsa) Can You Findb) I Spy...http://www.joymontessori.net/2007/03/montessori-pink-reading-scheme.html Montessori Education for 6-12 years old.- July 19, 2008 Though there is no primary school or secondary school that run the Montessori way in Malaysia, Montessori education actually goes beyond the pre-school age.The approach will be pretty different after the pre-school age, due to different plane of development and different developmental needs.I found this videos on youtube.An AMS(American Montessori Society) production for parent educationhttp:youtube.comwatchv=RTpAILazPnMA progressive school in Phuket, Thailand.http:youtube.comwatchv=sPgtl5f54xUhttp://www.joymontessori.net/2007/02/montessori-education-for-6-12-years-old.html Buy gold for investment- July 15, 2008 Many people especially older folks who have experienced the overnight depreciation of Japanese money after WWII, will always like to buy gold or silver as an investment and for keepsake. They bought them either in coin or ingot form. (Ingots are pure bulllion cast in a particular size and shape). Nowadays, one can also purchase silver, gold or other precious metals and coins through the Monex Deposit Company (MDC) and have them deliver or arrange for safe storage at an independent bank or...http://www.joymontessori.net/2008/07/buy-gold-for-investment.html How you can laminate inexpensively- July 14, 2008 When I first started the pre-school, the photocopy place I frequent charged me an arm and a leg for laminating A4 sized paper. Later, I found a work from home service that charged lower price, I was quite happy. But then I still have to be very selective about what I sent for laminating, I just couldn't afford to laminate everything. So, to save cost in the long run, I decided to invest in a laminator. I bought one of those low end laminators from Tesco. It was a nightmare trying to use that...http://www.joymontessori.net/2007/01/how-you-can-laminate-inexpensively.html Sensorial - Pink CubesPink Tower- July 14, 2008 These are 10 cubes in graduated dimension from 1cm to 10cm. My carpenter cousin custom made this for RM50, he forgot what I told him and paint a layer of oil based undercoat, which make it difficult for me to use water based acrylic paint on them. At the end, he helped me to paint with a pink color oil based paint, which didn't turn up so nice(chipped off when knock on hard surface). I also have him make another set which I keep them natural without painting. So, I mostly keep the pink ones as..http://www.joymontessori.net/2007/03/sensorial-pink-cubespink-tower.html The junk car is alive again- July 5, 2008 We sold off the junk car since two month ago and don't plan to get another car. I will be driving my dad's car temporarily until I leave for IL. My dad's car is still in very good condition, don't have to worry when the Car Radiator will break down like the old junk. :-)I bumped into the new owner of the junk car two weeks ago at the downtown market, he told me he actually spent about one thousand to get the engine overhauled and a few of the parts changed. He is happy with the car as it runs..http://www.joymontessori.net/2008/07/junk-car-is-alive-again.html PLE - Presentation on Wrist Turning (2b) Wet Pouring - Wide Neck- July 4, 2008 Wet Pouring 2 Wide NeckMaterials:A tray on a shelftable containing:1 pitcher containing water that may be colored (food coloring)1 wide neck glass container 1 small sponge (approx. 2 square and used to wipe up drips)Set-Up:The pitcher of water should be placed on the tray so that its spout is pointing inwards.The wide neck container should be placed on the tray so that its next to the pitcher.The small sponge should be in front of the containers.Presentation:1.Invite the child or a group of...http://www.joymontessori.net/2007/03/ple-presentation-on-wrist-turning-2b.html PLE - Presentations on Wrist Turning (1a) Pitcher to Pitcher- July 4, 2008 I will be listing some of the Ideas for PLE over the next few days.Dry Pouring 1 Pitcher to Pitcher Two creamers (you can use child sized pitchers if you can find them)Materials:A tray on a shelftable containing glass pitchers:1 pitcher containing popcorn, lima beans, kidney beans (later rice, etc.) (change often)1 empty pitcherSet-Up:Pitchers should be placed on the tray so that their spouts are pointing inwards, beans in the pitcher on the left.Presentation:1. Invite the child or group of...http://www.joymontessori.net/2007/03/ple-presentations-on-wrist-turning-1a.html You can success in whatever you choose to work hard- July 3, 2008 As we all know, not everyone likes to go to university and take up a professional course. It is perfectly alright if young people want to be a nail artist or hairdresser or rap singer. They can attend a beauty school, learn how to do nails, blow, cut and dye hair. They can also have a successful life, making an honest living out of the trade of their choice.Our current school system is too academic. We try to push everyone into academic and those who don't meet the mark are labeled as failures..http://www.joymontessori.net/2008/07/you-can-success-in-whatever-you-choose.html |