Different Strokes: Visual Learning
In this Different Strokes column we look at techniques children with a visual preference can…
Browsing: Schools
School Spotlight: JiaDe Montessori Bilingual Kindergarten
Beijing Jiade Montessori Bilingual Kindergarten is located in the CBD area of Beijing near Honglingjin…
Beijing Baba: Growing Pains – A dad struggles with primary school choices
Ever since Reina started “kindergarten” at the tender age of three, we’ve debated what would…
Setting Up a Homework Station
Attentive kids complete their homework faster, and a well-placed and well-laid out homework station can…
The Roundtable: A Bite of Scandal – Students from The British School of Beijing discuss China’s food safety issues
Rat meat sold as lamb. Cadmium-tainted rice. Melamine-tainted milk. Gutter oil. Glow-in-the-dark pork. What food…
Learning Article: Summer Slide – Maintaining reading skills over the summer
Though most kids anticipate the fun and lack of structured learning that summer brings, teachers…
Speaking in Tongues: Monolingualism or Bilingualism?
Expat kids in Beijing kids have some conspicuous and concrete advantages over their homeland peers…
Maximize Self-Study: Ketchup Quick with Pomodoro Technique
No matter how you slice it, it can be difficult to get focused and settle…
Different Strokes: Tree Climbing Fish
The idea that everyone has different talents is not a new one, and has been…
Teach Me More: Choosing a Tutor
Parents seek out the services of a tutor for a variety of reasons. Extra tutoring may…