Not long ago, I worked with Axel on a school poster about the things we could do to help combat climate change, and we used the ‘outdated’ 3Rs slogan on the poster. This prompted me to re-think about recycling – why do we need to do it (apart from being told to) and what does this latest buzzword ‘sustainability’ mean?
“A joke a day keeps the doctor away!” Humour diffuses stress, and creates space for children to come up with solutions, rather than ruminating on problems. But could a sense of humour actually be developed and encouraged in children as they grow up?
A ‘home run book’ is a particular book that gave someone a positive reading experience which led them onto the path of becoming dedicated readers. Check out how to find this home run book for your child and raise book lovers!
The theme of our 2021 Reading Together Campaign this year was “Empathy to Action”, and this year Reading Panda has partnered with MYReaders to give back to the community and donated a selection of our new picture books to benefit their children. Congratulations to the participants who won our Empathy Themed Boxes!
When should you start reading to your child? According to research, as early as possible! As a joint community effort, we are honoured to be partnering with 亲子共读分享 We Read to Our Kids and produced an easy-to-read informative guide for new parents to promote reading aloud to their children, summarising the why, when, what and how with practical tips. If you know any new parents or anyone […]
A recent survey led by experts at University of Oxford reveals there was an upward rise of behavioural difficulties in children such as temper tantrums, arguments and not doing what they are asked from COVID-19 related lockdowns. Try out our FREE craft too which helps to empower your children with words to describe their emotions.
April 23rd is UNESCO’s World Book and Copyright Day, and Reading Panda is launching our annual Reading Together Movement on this day for the third year to promote reading with children! This year is a little bit special, as most of us are still homebound due to the Movement Control Order to help curb Covid-19. However, it is through these times of existential crisis that […]
As the Movement Control Order extends, are you spending more time at home and running out of things to do or books to read with your children? Fret not! Download our free printable and start a Reading Together BINGO Challenge at home with all your family members!
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, experts are advising the general public to avoid crowded places, wash hands frequently and to stay at home more, while many families have cancelled travel plans abroad for this upcoming school holidays. As the virus situation continues to unravel in different countries, schools are also being suspended in more cities. For families who are planning to spend more time at home […]
Earlier this month, I attended the annual China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair Conference (CCBF) which was a buzzing and insightful event. There was this particular panel discussion by experts on the topic of ‘Learning to Read, Learning to Love Reading – How to Raise Readers for Tomorrow’ which I found especially resonating and inspiring that I am sure many of our Reading Panda friends […]
