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8 Chinese New Year Gift Ideas for Your Foodie Friends

Near or far, make your Chinese New Year extra huat this year with these thoughtful gifts. We’ve lined up some of the best gift ideas for your foodie friends so you don’t have to rack your brains. Surprise your friends and family with the classic yet elegantly decorated hamper or with delicious goodies to munch on. From cakes in special Chinese New Year flavours to healthy zero-sugar snack alternatives, there is something for everyone!

1. Seriously Keto

Singapore’s first wholly ketogenic bakery, Seriously Keto, is providing an array of healthier choice bakery offerings of low carbs, gluten-free and zero sugar sweets and savouries to desserts and pastries lovers. Their Chinese New Year collection features the quintessential classic such as Cashew Cookies (20 pcs per jar, $19.80), Kueh Buloh (12 pcs per jar, $16.80), and a savoury dessert with a local twist Pecan Coconut Tart ($88.80).

Also get the Seriously Prosperous Bundle – $118.80: featuring all three items for all the snack lovers out there!

Available from 11 January till 11 February 2021 via seriouslyketo.com and in-stores.

2. The Real Peranakan

Wait no longer for Chef Philip’s 5 Specialty Sauces, an intense concentrate of his labour of love, bottled for sale! With The Real Peranakan, add a dash of piquant Peranakan flavours minus the days-long prep work to up the ante this Chinese new year. Sauces available include the Babalicious XO Sauce ($32.00++/250g) made from only the best premium dried prawns from Penang, TRP Famous Sambal Belachan ($18.00++/250g), the spicy and sweet Specialty Sambal Ikan Bilis ($19.00++/250g) as well as the Exclusive Sambal Buah Keluak ($28.80++/250g) which showcases a full-bodied blend of TRP Famous Sambal Belachan and Chef’s signature Buah Keluak recipe. Not forgetting the All-Purpose Dipping Sauce ($18.00++/250g), a distinct herbal flavour with slight tangy notes from lime juice that pairs wonderfully with fried foods and is sure to be an instant crowd favourite!

Artisanal small batch Yuzu Pineapple Tarts ($38.80/390g) are available as well, limited to 500 bottles. Golden Pineapple Balls ($24.00), Vegetarian Almond Cookies ($16.00), Delectable Love Letters ($18.00) and Shrimp Rolls ($14.50) are also available too.

Available for pre-order in-stores, or over the phone at +65 9783 1118, while stocks last.

3. 3. Ah Mah Homemade Cakes

Although gatherings continue to remain intimate this Chinese New Year, show care from afar with these adorable goodies from Ah Mah! Bundle up both Moo Moo Cookies and Sunflower Cookies ($28.80) or savour the fluffy and fragrant CNY Orange Castella Cake ($12.80).

Irresistibly cute, Ah Mah’s Moo Moo Cookies ($15.80/bottle) are made with premium butter and boasts a filling of delectable pineapple paste. For those who nibble off the crumbly butter pastry leaving the sticky pineapple paste left uneaten, Ah Mah has thoughtfully included more addictive heart-shaped and lucky four-leaf clover butter cookies to satisfy those munching craves!

A quintessential festive treats to have at the table this Chinese New Year, Ah Mah’s pocket-friendly Sunflower Cookies ($12.80/bottle) are mildly sweet, open-faced pineapple tart.

Available in-stores and online at www.ah-mah.com.sg, with free islandwide delivery with a minimum order of $80.

4. Châteraisé

Châteraisé presents the New Sumo Citrus Range to Usher in an ‘Ox’-picious ‘Niu’ Year! Their latest product range – Sumo Citrus (Shiranui) – symbolises good luck as we usher in the New Year. Produced in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, these legendary Sumo Citrus or oversized mandarins are a hybrid of Kiyomi and Ponkan mandarins. They are celebrated for their exceptional sweetness and so named for the distinctive “top knot” said to resemble that of a sumo wrestler. Only available in season for four months out of the year from January through April, the exclusive Sumo Citrus boasts unmatched sweetness and incredibly juicy pulp with a refreshing slight tartness, and 1.6 times more Vitamin C than the usual mandarin oranges!

Châteraisé showcases the Sumo Citrus in eight individual sliced variants, as well as in whole cakes and a tart, starting from $5.10 for a sliced cake.

Available from 22 January 2021 (Friday) to 28 February 2021 (Sunday), and are also available for pre-order online at https://chateraisesg.getz.co/

5. The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore

If you can’t visit your loved ones this Chinese New Year, show that you’re still thinking of them with The Capitol Kempinski’s CNY Prosperity Hamper from $288+ (Petite) and $388+ (Grand). Cocooned within an elegant barrel box are quintessential favourites including pineapple tarts, kueh bang kit and green pea cookie — along with premium must-haves like canned abalone, dried oyster and dried black moss. The hamper is completed with a box of TWG tea leaves and a luxuriant bottle of red wine.

Available for pre-order from now till 26 February 2021, with an advance order of at least 3 days. Collection starts from 10 January 2021. 15% Early Bird Privilege applies to all advanced online shop purchases at shop-capitolkempinski.com until 3 February 2021 only.

6. Joy Luck Teahouse

Joy Luck Teahouse launches Chinese New Year exclusive Gold Egg Tarts for the first time – perfect for gifting this festive season!

From 22 to 24 January 2021, Gold Egg Tarts will be exclusively available at Joy Luck Teahouse’s newest outlet at Parkway Parade, and will be available at all outlets from 25 January 2021, while stocks last. Prices are as follows:

1 piece: S$6
4 pieces: S$22.80 ($5.50 /pc)
6 pieces: S$28.80 ($4.80/pc)

Pre-order the Gold Egg Tarts here: http://bit.ly/joyluckpreorder

7. Paradise Group of Restaurants

Liven up the Lunar New Year festivities with Paradise Group’s special handmade CNY goodies such as Steamed Yam Cake with Chinese Sausage, Golden Fa Gao with Red Date, Steamed Nian Gao with Coconut Milk, and Steamed Carrot Cake with Chinese Sausage. Weighing 1.2kg each, the yam and radish used in its festive cakes are freshly minced upon production. Each festive cake is priced at $29.80, or get the Festive Cake Trio Set (Steamed Yam Cake with Chinese Sausage, Steamed Nian Gao with Coconut Milk, and Steamed Carrot Cake with Chinese Sausage) at $86.80 (PGR member price: $72.80).

There is also a Festive Goodies Trio Set which comes with addictive Nutty Almond Cookie, Butter Cookie, and Honey Sesame Walnut ($56.80, PGR member price: $48.80).

Available for takeaway at Canton Paradise, Beauty in The Pot (The Centrepoint) and Paradise Dynasty outlets only from 7 January 2021 onwards, while stocks last. Kindly take note that festive cakes are chilled at the point of collection, and require reheating before consumption.

8. The Connoisseur Concerto (tcc)

Besides auspicious seasonal dishes and beverage, tcc will also unveil contemporary classic Chinese New Year goodies that will enliven any house party! Goodies include Love Letters (S$24.80+/380g),

crumbly and buttery Fortune Pineapple Tarts (S$28.80+/400g), the crunchy and irresistible Hae Bee Hiam (Shrimp Rolls) (S$19.80+/250g), Gula Melaka Cookies (S$19.80+/250g) and the melt-in-your mouth Salted Caramel Cookies ($19.80+/150g)!

Save a fortune with the Fortune Bundle at S$45+ (U.P S$59.40+); simply mix and match any 3 CNY Goodies: Shrimp Rolls/ Gula Melaka Cookies/ Salted Caramel Cookies and let tcc pack them up in a handy and festive packaging for you.

Available from 18 January 2021 to 5 February 2021 at https://order.theconnoisseurconcerto.com/, pre-order and enjoy 20% off with the early bird offer on Chinese New Year Goodies.

10 lessons to teach kids about money and abundance

Dear parents, guardians, and caregivers, this is written specially for you. Are you looking for some resources on how to teach kids about money and abundance? New York Times best-selling authors Dr Wayne W. Dyer and Kristina Tracy have a book for you to share with the little ones.

If you think you haven’t been a good role model in money management, you might want to rewrite the situation by introducing some money-related life lessons for your children. Especially with the upcoming Chinese New Year, teachable moments from “angbaos” will present itself.

Here are 10 lessons from the book titled “It’s Not What You’ve Got!: Lessons for Kids on Money and Abundance”. Share with your children to help them cultivate positive perspectives on money and life in general.

#1: You’re not what you’ve got!

It’s easy to fall into the cycle of comparison. While having more toys and beautiful clothes matter, remind your child that they are not defined by the things they possess. Without that latest remote control car or that lovely barbie doll, they are still precious little beings on earth!

#2: Live within your means

As much as these are tips for kids, we would like to believe that there are learning points for everyone too. Some adults struggle with difficulties living within their means. The authors wrote this essential takeaway in their book:

“Don’t spend more than you make. Using money that’s not yours can be a big mistake.”

Isn’t this a potent reminder to have no matter the age? However, even more so for kids, you must instil in them the practice of spending within their limits from a young age. Let them know it’s okay to dream big and have goals, but encourage them only to buy what they can afford and work towards the rest.

#3: It doesn’t matter what others have

One will never be happy by yapping on non-stop about what others have. The truth is that there will always be people who have more and others with much less. Jealousy gets nowhere! Getting mad entertaining such recurring thoughts is probably a waste of time and energy.

#4: You have the power to get what you want

Instead of squandering valuable time away being sour, highlight to your kids that they hold power to get what they want. Are you curious as an adult too? Well, it all boils down to the power of the mind.

Do you know that an average person has 6,000 over thoughts a day? Thoughts can become actions, and actions can give way to results. Don’t underestimate an optimistic opinion because it can turn into something huge!

If you’ve heard your children telling you that they want to be wealthy when they grow up, don’t just dismiss it as a silly idea. Tap into their imagination and let them tell you the steps they need to take to become rich. It’s never too early to delve into the finest of details.

#5: Money does not create happiness

Adults who’ve had the chance to interact with the younger generation may come across some “money-minded kids”. Some adults are like that too. While money is necessary to live in this expensive world, it cannot buy certain unmeasurable luxuries like family love and genuine happiness.

Tell your children that mountains of money may bring temporary happiness but not deep-rooted joy. Even households with a little money can still lead fulfilling lives. Money is not the main contributing factor to happiness, and the little ones need to know that.

#6: Every job is important

How you treat people around you can reveal a lot to your kids. Do you respond respectfully to the server at the restaurant? Or do you yell at the customer service representative over the phone when something goes wrong?

Children are like monkeys because they see and do accordingly. As responsible adults, you want to pave the way for kids to understand that every job is important. While some may not be as glamourous, they still have an influence on our economy.

#7: Follow your dreams

To walk the talk, you have to be a parent who believes. We’ve seen many adults who scoff at their kids’ dreams after hearing it firsthand. Those who do it at family gatherings ought to reflect on the impact of their actions.

A dream is never too big or too small. But it’s definitely personal! Whether your child aspires to be a pet groomer, a celebrity, or a lawyer, don’t be a wet blanket. As the authors rightly point out, what your child does to earn money is their choice to make. It’s their life to live after all, and you can’t always be with them every step of the way.

#8: There is plenty enough for everyone!

The writers are talking about abundance here. When a kid sees another kid having more than they have, they may start to wonder if there’s enough to go around. Let them know that there’s plenty of life’s gifts for everyone! And there will be even more for those who work hard for it.

#9: Enjoy what you’ve earned

Hard work and rewards often go hand in hand. Parents and guardians who want to use this as a teachable moment can do so in terms of giving extra pocket money. Let the kids help out with household chores and provide them with a dollar to add to their piggy banks if it’s a job well done.

If your child decides not to add it to their piggy bank, don’t sweat over it. They’ve worked hard to earn the little reward so let them decide how they should spend it. But of course, there’s no harm in sharing with them the benefits of having savings over the long term. Just don’t nag at them.

#10: Abundance means more than money

Abundance is not a word associated just with money. Sometimes, the greatest treasures on earth are those that money can’t buy. Richness can come in the form of excellent health, loyal friends, and loving family members!

Have a closure to the reading session

We’ve come to the end of the list of 10 lessons. Hope you’ve found them thought-provoking. The book ends with several questions you can use to follow-up with your kid’s reading session. Here’s a glimpse of it:

Why do you think it’s important to save and use your own money for something you want? How do you feel when you use your own money to buy something?
To get what you want in life, it helps to picture it clearly in your mind—down to the littlest detail. Describe something you want to do, be, or have. What does it look like? How will you make it happen?
What is something important that you’ve learned about money from reading this book? Do you see now how money is not something that is good or bad but will always be a part of your life? Do you understand what money can and can’t do? Knowing these answers will help you have a healthy relationship with money throughout your whole life!

Get the book on Amazon if you want your child to benefit from the abovementioned lessons: “It’s Not What You’ve Got!: Lessons for Kids on Money and Abundance”.

Inexpensive Ways To Improve Your Home Office

For most people, working from home is their fantasy come to life. However, it comes with its own challenges. Mentally transitioning from “personal mode” to “professional mode” can be difficult if you are physically on the same place and just steps away from your bed. How can someone be inspired to produce outputs on such cozy conditions?

While it is easy to wear sweatpants in the home office, you need to establish new routines to improve your productivity. Take time to thoughtfully choose the right setup. Improving your home office is a worthy investment of your time and money.

#1: INVEST ON A BACK PILLOW

If you do not have the budget to purchase an ergonomic chair, revamp a standard chair by adding a back pillow. You can buy an affordable curved foam cushion for your chair or roll up a towel to act as your back support. This will give you the comfort you need for countless hours of working.

#2: RAISE YOUR DEVICE

Notice how you are working. Usually, your monitor or laptop screen is too low. This is why many people hunch over or crack their necks in the working process. There are two simple solutions. Firstly, you may purchase a laptop stand or riser. The stand allows a few inches of height and tilt. Secondly, you can add a few books under the base of your monitor. Raise it to a comfortable height. You will know what is best!

#3: ORGANIZE YOUR CORDS

There is nothing more annoying than tangled cords. If you are working from home, you are more likely to rely on several devices to keep your efficiency up. Manage the excessive cords by using zip-ties or double-sided Velcro. You can add labels too.

#4: KEEP A CLOTH BESIDE YOU

Do not let pet hair or dust distract you. Keep an inexpensive microfiber cloth on your desk to wipe your screen or your table. You can use two cloth towels – one for wet substances and one for dry substances. Replace these towels every day. Alternatively, you may use a pack of disinfectant wipes to clean your surfaces.

#5: BOOST YOUR LIGHT

Lighting is the key. Having a good light can have a significant impact on one’s concentration and productivity. In fact, a study showed 16% increase in efficiency by using good office lighting. Boost your productivity by repurposing a vintage or antique table lamp.

#6: ADD SOME PLANTS

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You must never underestimate the power of nature. Adding a few plants on your home office will not only make it aesthetically pleasing, but also make it a suitable place to work. Plants have positive effects on one’s body and mind. Improve your mood by adding indoor plants to your space. The snake plant is my personal favorite!

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Strategies on how to cope with someone you dislike at work

There’s always an Anson, Betty, or Christopher in the workplace. We’re sorry if those are your names, but we have no ill intentions. They are just some named references we will be using for the sake of this article.

Now, back to the topic.

It’s Tuesday, and you’re dragging your feet to work after barely getting over Monday blues. As the elevator door closes, you secretly wish that you won’t meet Delia on the way up to the 13th floor. But… we’re all aware that life’s a bitch and things don’t go our way when we expect it to.

“Oh, hi, Eric!” Delia shrieked. It was only 8.25am.

Delia went on and on about her last evening date with her boyfriend, gossips, and eavesdrops from the passengers she saw on the bus. “Another day with her,” you thought. It’s only the start of the day, but you already hate her so much, and everything just gets on your nerves.

We’ve all met that one colleague at a point in our careers, right? Have you found a way to work around it? If no, see if these tips can help you change your perspective in working with someone you can’t stand at the workplace.

#1: Admit that it’s your problem

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Never thought we would hit a home run by pointing fingers at you right from the start? This is not an attack, peeps.

Carlos Valdes-Dapena, author of Virtual Teams: Holding the Center When You Can’t Meet Face-to-Face, shares this with us. The reason why you’re finding Delia distasteful in some way is due to the judgments and reactions you possess.

Yeah, sounds about right. Feelings of a slight irritation can quickly escalate if not kept in check. He also highlights the need to differentiate between dislike and distrust. “You can work with anybody as long as they aren’t crossing boundaries or violating workplace rules,” says Valdes-Dapena.

#2: Rethink your detestation

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Once you assume responsibility that your emotions are what led you to loathe Anson, then it’s time to rethink your detestation. Maybe it’s a specific behaviour that triggered your dislike? Or the way they treat others? It could also be that he is an excessive bootlicker.

Whatever the reason might be, you want to dig deep into your feelings of disgust. Valdes-Dapena reveals that he used to have a colleague he didn’t like and he later discovered it was because of how the lady tended to boast.

“Once I got underneath it, I realized that part of my feelings (was) jealousy because she had done some pretty impressive stuff,” he commented.

The person you disfavour is likely to be someone who’s on the extreme opposite end if placed on a character spectrum. Polar opposites, some like to call it. But you must learn how to separate your personal feelings from the workplace. If Anson does his work well, then you’ve got to give him the credit where credit’s due.

#3: Craft a purpose statement

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So you just got out of a department meeting, and your team leader has assigned you and Betty a project. What? Working with someone you like the least is not an easy task. That’s why Valdes-Dapena notes that this is where a purpose statement comes useful.

“A purpose statement helps you build an alliance around a shared purpose. It doesn’t mean you have to be friends. It helps you get back to the purpose of the collaboration so you can focus on doing the work.”

Very well said, indeed. Instead of focusing on those negative feelings, having a goal will help put you back on the work treadmill. Here’s your chance to show that you can function as a team player and won’t let personal emotions sabotage your workplace professionalism.

#4: Draw up a plan

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So at this point, can we safely assume that you will craft a purpose statement? If yes, we’re genuinely glad for you! But don’t exit this article just yet. As a small incident can spark negative feelings fairly quickly, you want to draw up a plan to fall back on when it happens.

“Sit down and have (a) conversation,” says Valdes-Dapena. It’s going to be a duo project with Christopher, and you want to make sure that your targets are aligned. It may also help to share your shortcomings and present an invitation for Christopher to share his. The discourse can humanise Christopher and encourage you to refashion any prejudices against him.

If it helps, share your purpose statement and plan with a trusted coworker or your team leader to have accountability for your actions. Every single time you feel the dislike arising, refer to your goals. It also won’t hurt to set aside time for self-reflection if you need space to process your feelings.

It’s a tough challenge but pull through it, and you might surprise yourself with an achievable productive work relationship!

#5: Communicate calmly

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More often than not, unhappiness accelerates due to our communication styles. Putting work relationships aside, this is true in any social situation. Even at home, your parents shouting at you or each another can instantly put you in a bad mood.

What you want to do is to communicate calmly when a conflict presents itself. Instead of saying “Can you stop doing that? It’s irritating!” try using “I” in your confrontations. For example, “I feel annoyed when you do this, so could you please do this instead.” Being specific is also a chance for you to evaluate the underlying reason for your irritation at the other party.

According to psychologist Dr Susan Krauss, it could be wise to have a third-party function as a mediator in such discussions. That’s because as an “outsider”, they can bring some objectivity to your case.

Take a chance

The bottom line is that you don’t have to be friends to work with someone. What you need is a way to communicate your points across without being defensive.

Working with people you find difficult is not easy for sure. But if you manage to leap over the hurdle, you would be oh-so-proud of yourself! Take it as a step to graceful maturity regardless of your age.

Consider these creative writing platforms to groom your children to be champion expressionists

Do you want your kids to become champion expressionists in the future? Start them off from a young age. Writing will stick with your children for almost the rest of their life, be it in school, at work, or in other areas of their daily lives.

Here are some creative writing platforms you can consider enrolling your child in.

#1: MindChamps

Locations: Islandwide from the East to the West

MindChamps should be a relatively familiar big brand name among parents and guardians of primary school kids. Their creative writing programme designed by well-known author Brian Caswell targets little ones aged 6 to 12.

The structure and techniques used at MindChamps complement the primary school English curriculum so your child can relate to what he/she learns in the enrichment classroom. A level will run for 10 weeks with 2-hour lessons happening each time.

During the classes, your kids will be able to use the MindChamps Writing Toolbox to:

Hone their grammar knowledge
Gain opportunities to proofread and edit their writing
Have a hand at broad genres of writing
Be exposed to various writing styles

Sounds awesome? Keep reading because we’re just getting started.

#2: Julia Gabriel Centre

Locations: Orchard and Tampines

Julia Gabriel founded Julia Gabriel Centre in 1990. It is part of the Julia Gabriel Education group which focuses on programmes supporting innovative communication, speech & drama, and early childhood.

Julia’s unique EduDrama® methodology will craft the learning environment needed for your child to top these areas: language, confidence, expressive communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

Let’s Read & Write (5 – 6 years / Kindergarten 1 & 2)

Parents who want their kids to get a headstart before entering primary one can sign them up for Julia Gabriel Centre’s Let’s Read & Write programme. Through experiential learning, your child will cultivate an interest in reading, share their opinions on stories, and have a go at writing short stories.

Think N’ Ink (7 – 12 Years / Primary 1 – 6)

It’s alright even if you miss out on sending your child for preschool enrichment writing classes. It’s not too late to start now! The Think N’ Ink programme will aid your kids in comprehending different text types.

They will be able to identify the main and supporting ideas and tackle diverse comprehension questions. If you want your children to grasp a range of thematic vocabulary, grammatical rules, and succeed in their PSLE, this could be for you.

But hold up! Wait till you consider the rest on this list.

#3: The Write Connection

Locations: Islandwide including Jurong, Punggol, and Woodlands

The Write Connection’s writing enrichment programme has been tried and tested in Sydney back in 2002. You can expect world-class writing pedagogy and curriculum aligned with MOE’s.

In selected two-hour lessons, your child will experience language exercises to help them analyse and read like a writer. They will have a chance to be updated with current news to sharpen their general knowledge. Simultaneously, mentors will encourage participants to connect with other classmates through effective communication within the classroom and beyond.

Their very structured curriculum cycle consists of:

Formative Lesson → Formative Assessment → Summative Assessment → Consolidation Lesson

Great for parents who are very OCD.

#4: AGrader Learning Centre

Locations: Islandwide including Yishun, Ang Mo Kio, and Bukit Gombak

AGrader Learning Centre has creative writing classes for children from primary 1 to 6. Your little one will be able to gain exposure in descriptive writing, narrative and even personal recounts. Experienced teachers will guide your child through brainstorming to ideate their main characters and craft a plot with conflicts and solutions.

Through storybook reading, primary school students can pick up new vocabulary and apply metaphors, personification, and similes in their future writing. Most importantly, instructors will set aside time to review common mistakes committed. Whether its poor expression or incorrect language use, students can reflect on these errors and avoid them going forward.

We’re almost at the end. Two more to go!

#5: Write Edge

Locations: Islandwide including Sengkang, Tampines, and Bukit Timah

Write Edge claims to employ the approach of skills-based and thematic-based lessons to prepare their students for PSLE. Through the assorted story topics given every week, your child will be able to deposit new words into their vocabulary bank.

Parents who are worried that these extra writing assignments might stress your precious little ones, fret not. At Write Edge, full composition writings are completed in class at a frequency of 1 to 2 weeks. There will be ample time for them to craft their own stories alongside proper guidance.

Write Edge instructors will also introduce model essays with intriguing plots and relevant vocabularies. Class sizes are kept small and conducive enough for individuals to gain sufficient teacher-student interaction.

The next listing will sum up our list of creative writing platforms.

#6: Writers @ Work

Locations: Clementi, Bukit TImah, Ang Mo Kio, and Marine Parade

Like the writing programmes we’ve looked at thus far, Writers @ Work offers various writing line-ups for K2 to primary 6 students. The junior writing programme will set the foundation right and transmit the joy of writing before the young ones start their primary school journey.

As they progress through the years, students will learn how to meet the word count with precision and explosive vocabulary. From primary four onwards, Writers @ Work’s dedicated tutors will aid your child in mastering the art of storytelling. By the time they are at primary six, your child should be able to adapt whatever they’ve practised to ace their PSLE!

Learning how to write does not stop at primary school. If you think your child has benefited over the writing classes, enrol them for Writers @ Work’s secondary school enrichment programmes.

It’s never too late

We hope you’ve found this list useful! Amid COVID-19, parents looking for online resources can consider the premium creative writing courses (monthly subscription) by the Writing Samurai. There are several other online crash courses with one-time payments so check it out here for more details.

As Richard David Bach, an American writer, rightly puts it, “A professional writer is an amateur who didn’t quit.” It’s never too late to start honing your child’s writing skills! Take action now and make an investment in your child’s education you won’t regret.