Playtimes HK Magazine Spring Issue 2020 | Page 26

education Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education Lee Gardens "Learn Through Play @ Home" E-learning programmes While schools are still suspended from face-to-face learning, some awesome options to keep learning alive have been introduced. From live-streamed classes to teaching materials, Lee Gardens new programmes (for ages three to 10 years) are sure to keep active minds busy. Explore STEM & Coding courses, engage with instructors online, learn through play with educational toys and reading materials and get Super Rewards with kids e-Passbook Shopping Privileges (deals and e-stamps via mobile phones). Advanced programmes include learning the importance of environmental protection. Here we come, Term 3. As learning at home continues in Hong Kong, for the time being, we want you to feel confident and ready for the challenges ahead. The Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE) is here to provide a bit of useful guidance. YCCECE specialises in early childhood education and they have prepared five super helpful tips for parents as well as a series of short videos available on YCCECE’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. n o i t a c Edu tters Ma ne nd teachers 20 Ju l, a iv t s e F tens d questions answered by pri a n rt cip en a s ls F a estival on r a g r e d in K ur kindergarten relate e Kinderg ild for your ch artens at th fit rg Have yo local kinde curriculum 50 plus ational and the perfect r rn ve te o n from the in c p tio is a D to . rm of m fo p in -4 n m a tio uc a 0 June, 9 ial future ed tival.com Saturday 2 s and cruc artensfes tip rg n e o d si in is .k m www and get ad speakers. nd 20 plus a rs ito ib xh e Homeschooling help from the BBC, and David Attenborough The BBC has launched regular daily lessons for homeschooling in English and Maths, as well as many other subjects, on its extended BBC Bitesize Daily webpage. The lessons are divided by age group and have been created with the help of teachers and other educational experts. They feature a mix of videos, animations, practice activities, quizzes and games – with some well known names and faces making appearances, such as Sir David Attenborough giving lessons on all things geography related and Spanish lessons from the footballer Sergio Aguero. Mums and dads can also get advice on homsechooling. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/learn 24 www.playtimes.com.hk Return to school seminars by Mount Kelly Mount Kelly School is running three online seminars in May to share tips and strategies on preparing children for class resumption. Sessions will cover everything from helping children re-adjust to their school routine, to transitioning to a new school. Mount Kelly’s Head of Schools and Senior Leadership Team will host the seminars providing insights and discussing solutions with parents. The school’s Admissions Team will also be available to introduce Mount Kelly School. All seminars are free and school application fee will be waived for those they have attended one of the three seminars. 14 May: Supporting your Child’s Academic Excellence: Strategies and Solutions to Help for School Resumption. 21 May: How to Support your Child Transition to an International British School 28 May: Twelve Tips for Helping your Child Re-Adjust to School Routine and be Ready for Resumption of School https://www.mountkelly.edu.hk/mayevents.aspx.