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Two Tips to Unleash Children’s Potential Through Play

To infants and toddlers, play does not only bring joy, but is a primary way that children learn and progress! According to Dr. Sarah Tsui, Specialist in Paediatrics and Visiting Consultant of Humansa, play is the foundation for healthy child development, as it allows children to build cognitive, motor, sensory and language skills. It also helps strengthen parent-child relationships.

Dr. Tsui suggested two key considerations when parents play with their child at home:

  1. Parental involvement: Parents’ participation does not only enhance toddlers’ language skills, but also improve parent-child relationships. Dedicating 30 minutes of playtime with your children every day can make a big difference.
  2. Age appropriate activities: Games should be simple yet functional to train children’s motor skills and coordination. Parents should read up about development milestones and pick the right games for their children.

Stay tuned for the EduMakers App launch – with all the valuable resources and features it offers.

(The opinions expressed by the interviewee do not necessarily reflect the views of the organiser.)

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Tips to Foster Children’s Independence

In this exclusive expert interview, Mr. Ringle Leung, Director of HealthyMind Parents Academy, suggests an alternative to the unconditional support parents tend to provide. He says finding the right incentive to motivate their child to be independent is the ticket! Don’t miss Mr. Leung’s sharing for the practical tips on fostering your child’s independence! Among others, he suggests:

  1. Identifying the type of support your children need: Parents should differentiate between things children can accomplish by themselves and things they cannot do even with the right support.
  2. Offering the right motivation: Children below the age of 6 usually need extrinsic motivators (e.g. rewards) to do things, while intrinsic motivators (e.g. affirmation, a sense of achievement) work better for those older than the age of 6.

Stay tuned for updates on when EduMakers App will be open to all parents, ensuring that everyone can benefit from its valuable resources and opportunities.

(The opinions expressed by the interviewee do not necessarily reflect the views of the organiser.)

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Dive into an Immersive Parent-Child Workshop at the Dental Clinic! 🦷

In our April theme, “People We See in Our World,” our PN/K1 Preparation class students, along with their parents, embarked on a fun trip to the dentist clinic!

Dressed in mini-white coats, our curious learners wanted to learn all about what happens at the dentist workplace! Not only did they tour around the clinic to take a look at the equipment and tools, but they also received brief dental check-ups from the skilled professionals and learned proper tooth brushing, while parents received dental care tips tailored for young children!

Such immersive, real-life experiences are invaluable for children’s development, shaping their understanding of health and wellbeing from an early age. Join us for more parent-child learning experiences in the future!

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Immersive Parent-Child Workshop at Ophthalmic Clinic

Under our April monthly theme “People We See in Our World”, an exclusive parent-child workshop was held at an ophthalmic clinic as an extended activity for our PN/K1 Preparation class students to explore the world of healthcare professionals.

Surrounded by a wide range of tools and equipment, our little learners observed doctors in their real-life workplaces, received a brief eye check by the professionals, and finally role-played as doctors using the equipment! Not only did the children have a blast, parents also received expert tips on ocular care for their children.

We are thrilled to receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from our parents! It was a unique learning experience for our little learners, with a perfect blend of fun and knowledge and a highlight of the importance of healthy eyes.

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Four Effective ways to help parents and children cope with emotions

Parents are our forever role models! According to Mr. Ringle Leung, Director of HealthyMind Parents Academy, children are constantly – even subconsciously – tuning in to their parents’ behaviour, attitudes, and feelings. This makes it crucial for parents to manage their own emotional responses. Mr. Leung suggested the following useful tips on managing emotions for positive parenting in the video:

  1. Identify and express emotions: Many studies show that pinpointing our emotions accurately can considerably reduce the intensity of our negative feelings.
  2. Do deep breathing exercises: Deep breathing exercises, mindfulness and mediation courses can help us relax and ease our tension.
  3. Apply multi-dimensional thinking: Helplessness arises when the only solution we can think of fail to solve a problem. Thinking from different angles may be a remedy in such cases.
  4. Express emotions in appropriate ways: Different people express themselves in different ways (e.g. talking to others, being alone) to release pent-up feelings.

Stay tuned for updates on when EduMakers App will be open to all parents, ensuring that everyone can benefit from its valuable resources and opportunities.

(The opinions expressed by the interviewee do not necessarily reflect the views of the organiser.)

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The Power of Play for Whole Child Development

Play is not just about having fun and playing games! Dr. Sarah Tsui, a Specialist in Paediatrics, says “learning through play” boosts cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. In our expert parenting talk, she offered tips on the right kinds of activities and toys/tools for building skills in steps for your child’s development.

Stay tuned with our social media for various expert insights and interviews!

(The opinions expressed by the guest speaker do not necessarily reflect the views of the organiser.)

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Building Strong Foundation to Nurture Whole Child Development in Early Childhood: Expert Parenting Talk & Admissions Seminar

Looking for your child to experience the pure joy of learning through play? Join our special Victoria Playpark (VPP) Admissions Seminar to find out how VPP playgroups are nurturing children’s holistic growth during their first three golden years of development. It is also our pleasure to invite a paediatrician from Humansa, a health and wellness organisation, for an Expert Parenting Talk to share tips for enhancing children’s speech and physical development.

Date and Time: Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 6:00 – 7:15 PM

Format: On-site seminar or ZOOM of your choice

Venue (for on-site seminar):  Victoria Playpark Wan Chai (Harcourt House) Centre, Room 305-8, 3rd Floor, Harcourt House, 39 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai

Speakers:
Dr. Sarah Tsui – Specialist in Paediatrics, Visiting Consultant, Humansa

Dr. Richard Wong – Academic Advisor, Victoria Educational Organisation (VEO) & Academic Director, CTF Education Group (Early Childhood)

Language: Cantonese

Key Highlights

Session I: Expert Parenting Talk
Conducted by Dr. Sarah Tsui, Specialist in Paediatrics, Visiting Consultant, Humansa

How to Facilitate Language & Physical Development Through Play? Dr. Tsui will explore the significant impact of play on children’s language and physical development, and how different practical strategies can enrich these developmental aspects through purposeful play activities. She will also highlight the pivotal role of play in nurturing well-rounded growth to maximise  children’s developmental potential.

Session II: VPP Admissions Seminar
Conducted by Dr. Richard Wong, Academic Advisor of VEO &  Academic Director, CTF Education Group (Early Childhood)

Apart from introducing VPP’s trilingual (English, Putonghua and Cantonese) curriculum for children aged 8 to 36 months and the features of our six unique Learning Stations (Sensory, Art, Music, Gym, Park & Cookery), Dr. Wong will discuss how VPP helps children build age-appropriate skills, from language to fine and gross motor, cognitive, social, and more – preparing them to transition from playgroup to kindergarten and primary school.

Session III: Centre Tour (For On-site Participants only)
Guided by Ms. Fion Yip & Ms. Cherie So, VPP Senior Head Teachers

Parents can get a glimpse of our purpose-built learning environment that stimulates senses and sparks curiosity, exploration and discovery of self and surroundings. It will also be a wonderful opportunity to meet our Head Teachers, as well as receive a complimentary gift!

Click on the button below to register for the on-site seminar at our centre (Seats are limited, first come first served!) or on ZOOM. We look forward to seeing you at the Seminar!

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Three Tips to Strengthen Children’s Communication Skills

Communication is a key aspect of childhood development and building positive relationships. Ms Ms. Angel Chow, Speech Therapist and Founder of Bright Talk Development and Therapy Centre, shared three simple yet highly effective tips for parents to strengthen children’s vocabularies and communication skills in daily conversations:

  1. Generate conversation topics that interest children
  2. Narrate children’s actions to enhance language input and engagement
  3. Broaden children’s horizons to categorise learnt vocabularies and phrases

Ongoing interactions and communications are keys to instilling a passion for speech in children!

(The opinions expressed by the interviewees do not necessarily reflect the views of the organiser.)

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