Creative Teaching Methodology

Creativity is a state of mind. At Smart Reader, we see each child as an individual. We nurture each child individually to be expressive, articulate and imaginative.

The school environment is colourful, interesting, stimulating and an exciting place. This is seen in our colourful mural painting all over the school. The development of children includes all aspects – physical, emotional, language, cognitive, social and aesthetic.

The main emphasis is the vehicle of play. Children learn through play. This approach advocates co-operative play where children learn together and share each other’s experiences. The learning process is likened to play activities which children enjoy and learn unconsciously.

We nurture leadership qualities and instil good behaviour, moral and family values in our kids. Poems, music, dances and dramas are instruments we use to develop the budding talents of children. Lessons are always original, imaginative and creative – never monotonous or stereotyped.

“We cultivate the love to create, to innovate, to produce new ideas and new teachings to bring out the best in every learning individual.” – DR K.H. Wang (Group Executive Director of Smart Reader Worldwide Sdn. Bhd.)

2011 Enrolment

Exclusive for CIMB Junior Savers - Get a school uniform set for FREE upon registration. Promotion period : 1st December 2010 – 31st December 2010. If you need more details, you know where to find us!

Smart Reader Kids - The Premium Early Childhood Educators (II)

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Smart Reader Kids - The Premium Early Childhood Educators

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1Malaysia Annual Concert and Graduation 2010

Season's Greetings

Season's greetings to all our friends and family.

Costume Party

We had a costume party in school recently and the children were so excited. Some of them were literally running into school that morning. The best dressed was Shamritha and she dressed up as a lady bird. There is a great deal of lore surrounding the Ladybird. There are over 5,000 species of the Ladybird worldwide and everywhere they are viewed as harbingers of good luck and good fortune (not to mention being one of the best friends a gardener can have!). It is said that during the Middle ages pests were destroying acres upon acres of crops and in desperation, the farmers prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Numerous Ladybirds shortly appeared thereafter, destroying the pests and saving the crops. Thereafter, this lovely little insect has been known as the Ladybird in honour of the Virgin Mary. Yes, Shamritha is indeed our little miracle. At the age of 3 years she is an eager toddler that is always curious and inquisitive. She loves to draw and colour, and has already started reading using our syllabus. Happy learning Shamritha with our simple and fun programme!

Colouring Competition by Columbia Asia Hospital (Puchong)

Students of Smart Reader Kids are invited to take part in the colouring contest by Columbia Asia Hospital (Puchong), 29 October 2010, 8.30am - 11.00am. Entry fee is RM2. Parents are also invited to attend the health talks by renown pediatrician. Book your seat by calling 03-8064 8688.

Enrolment for 2011 Open Now

The enrolment for 2011 is currently open. Registration hours are:-

(a) Mondays to Fridays - 7.00am to 7.00pm

(b) Saturdays - 9.30am to 2.30pm

You may also call us at 03-56347757 for further information.

Smart Reader English and Mandarin Tutorial

Smart Reader Kids® (SS14 Subang Jaya) is an official Smart Reader® English and Mandarin Tutorial centre. Smart Reader® is the answer to your children's need in learning the English and Mandarin Language effectively.

It is a well researched and tested effective English and Mandarin Program ideal for young and primary school children that are aged 7 to 12 years old for English and aged 4 to 8 years old for Mandarin. It is a complete and systematic program with the objective of helping children to read English and Mandarin well from a young age.

Classes are conducted two hours weekly for a total of eight hours per month. The classes are conducted Mondays to Saturdays, and is subject to availability of 12 students per classroom.

Many children who have followed this program have achieved good communication skills and excellent result in their English and Mandarin Language examinations. Both of these subjects are taught in our exciting Smart Reader Kids® pre-school program, which is being taught daily to gain maximum exposure.

Smart Reader® is the most widely utilized English reading program in Malaysia. Its objective is to enable children to be more effective in communication. The Smart Reader® English tutorial program applies the phonetic method. The fun and creative approach towards learning which it inculcates makes reading a joy for a children.

It prepares children as young as infants to be competent readers in the English language by cultivating a positive attitude towards reading using a fun and creative approach. It lays a strong foundation in the application of the English language so as to enable the children to speak with clear and correct pronunciation and to write confidently and creatively in the English language.

Smart Reader® contents and methods are research based to ensure all materials developed are result oriented. The publishers have conducted much research in the area of children's ability to read using the international alphabet phonetic method. The positive results garnered and the keen support of parents motivated the conceptualization of Smart Reader® English program which takes a fun and creative approach towards reading.

The Smart Mandarin™ is the best programme for young learners planning to attend the Chinese medium primary schools and it comes in 6 comprehensive levels. Students are exposed to different sound and grammar skills in every level.

Smart Mandarin™ applies the Han Yu Pin Yin approach which is noted to be the best way to master Mandarin. This approach helps the student to learn the correct and accurate pronunciation of the Chinese characters. When students have a strong foundation in Han Yu Pin Yin, their reading and writing skills will definitely be enhanced at an early stage.

Enroll your child with us now for your child's future.

Smart Reader Kids Programme

Smart Reader Kids® is the perfect program for inquisitive and intelligent 3 to 6 years old kids. Created on a specially designed concept, it offers an imaginative and educational experience that cannot be matched. The kids will experience the treasure of joy, pleasure, enthusiasm, creativity and knowledge.

Smart Reader Kids® program is a new millennium concept conceived to translate the potential of every kid into achievement. By using our creative methodology and well researched materials, the learning process is fun and systematic. The creative methodology is shared by educationalists locally and internationally with proven outstanding results as follows:

• We create an imaginative educational experience that cannot be matched.
• A new and innovative concept where kids are given the opportunities to explore their imagination to the fullest.
• A specially designed learning environment that is unique and is the only one available.
• A systematic and complete program that covers eleven (11) subjects that are Smart Reader® English Language, Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin, Mathematics, Science, Hygiene & Moral, Creative Work, Colouring Computer, Music and Kindercooking. All in one and one in all - under one roof.
• Small group learning with individual attention.
• Well-trained teachers by our corporate lecturers and trainers.
• Detailed reports on the kid's progress.
• The learning programs are carefully designed by a specialist team of experienced educationalists.

Smart Reader Kids® (SS14 Subang Jaya) is a school where every kid's dream is realized and a vision comes true. The kids love to go to our school because they will find themselves in a world of newness, colour, vigor, joy, fun, knowledge and excitement. The kids enjoy school for 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) because lots of exciting activities await them as follows:

• Study Smart Reader® English in the radiant Smart Reader® Village.
• Learn Mathematics under the invisible spell of Math Magic.
• Acquire computer skills and hands on educational software with high tech Computer Whiz.
• Have tempting moments with Nature Kingdom where the child discovers Early Science.
• Learn to paint and color at the splendid Paint Station.
• Study Bahasa Malaysia under the nostalgia of 'Kampung Ku'.
• Create harmony with Musical Harmony.
• Develop creativity with Creative Play.
• Nurture helping hands habits in the kitchen with Kindercooking.
• Enjoy Mandarin elective lessons with our 'Little Precious'.
• Lots of excitement at an indoor Fun Spot with the famous 'Little Tikes (USA)' play station.
• Enjoy variety of delicious, nutritious and Halal meals/refreshments during the break (different menus for different days!).

Enroll your child with us now for your child's future!

We Trust & Support - Part II

This is Kai Xian. He has been in our school since 2009 and will be going to Standard 1 next year. He reads very well in all the 3 main languages and will be going to a Mandarin medium school next year. His mother is very proud with his accomplishments and commented that she was very happy and satisfied with his progress. His brother Zhi Xian will also be joining us next year.

I am grateful to all my dedicated teachers in helping him realise his true potential. He will be one of our ambassadors for the opening speech in our annual concert. Keep up the good work Kai Xian. I am sure that you will continue to shine in the years to come.

We Trust & Support

Read the many amazing testimonies from our parents.http://smartreader-kids.blogspot.com/

Coming Activities for 2010

The children are in the midst of preparing for the annual Graduation and Concert themed 1Malaysia. This will be held at the end of November 2010. They will also be performing during the Smart Kids expo at the Planery Hall in the KL Convention Centre around the same time.

Nationwide Open Day

Please take note that 16 October 2010 is our nationwide open day. Please visit us from 9am onwards to register your child for our pre-school programme (3 - 6 years old). Enjoy the discounts and receive many freebies for registration on that day.

Smart Reader Franchise Night

It was a special celebration this year when we celebrated our franchise night at the Makhota Ballroom in Istana Hotel. We received a service award from Smart Reader Worldwide for our service and contribution to the fratenity. It has a been a long and hard journey nevertheless a really fulfilling one. We love being a part of this family and contributing to society in moulding our future leaders. We hope they go on to achieve so much more and make our nation proud.

In-House Colouring Competition & Malaysian Franchise Association Colouring Competition

This is our in-house merdeka colouring competition. Our children also took part in colouring competition organised by MFA recently. Nicholas won the 4th place in the 5-6 years old category. Syabas Nicholas!

Konnichiha Sushi King

The children had a splendid time at Sushi King recently. They learned many new Japanese words and had a great hands on experience making their own sushi. All of us took home the tasty samples and sweet memories from this excursion. Arigato gozaimasu Sushi King.

Smart Reader Kids & Smart Reader Kids Junior Happy Family, Happy Children: Feels More Self Confidence and Higher Self Esteem

Smart Reader Kids & Smart Reader Kids Junior Happy Family, Happy Children: Feels More Self Confidence and Higher Self Esteem: "My kids' character and confidence level has improved due to the Creative Teaching Methodology. Syed Hisham Syed A. Bashher, father of Shar..."

Many Colours One Race Merdeka

It's Merdeka time and a time reinforce the unity amongst us. We play an important role in educating our children to accept everyone regardless of race, creed or religion.

We hope that every individual would also do the same that is to respect and accept the differences. In the eye of God we are all the same. There isn't such a thing as a superior race, religion or creed. If you feel that people must always follow your ways, then you are just being shallow. Remember that our differences makes our country unique and colourful. I strongly believe that in unity we shall be a strong nation and be able to grow significantly economically. Let us leave our differences behind. Let us live together in harmony. Let us work and play together in harmony. We are 1Malaysians.
"And fight with them until there is no more persecution, and all religions are for Allah" (8:39 Holy Quran).

Tasting the Delicious Samples from Koala's March

It was a fun day with some games for the kids when Koala's March distributed their samples at our school recently. Koala's March is a bite-sized cookie snack with a sweet filling inside. It is in the shape of a koala with a picture of a koala on the outside of the cookie doing various activities. There are various flavors available for the filling, such as honey, cafe latte, and banana. The two most common flavors are strawberry and chocolate. I'm loving the taste as I type this and the kids sure did too.

The Innocence of Children

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This video reminds me of the beauty and innocence of a child. Have you ever watched a child play? It is exhausting just to watch as they put every bit of their energy into it. Body and mind. Whirling around, zooming across, building with blocks indoors, colouring, lining up toy cars and "baking" a cake. Whatever it maybe, they do it with all energy and all innocence.

Do we as adults have the right to bottle that energy up inside of that child, to mar that innocence with television? Think about it.

A child sits in front of the TV, never ever having to respond to it, no matter what is seen or heard. And what is seen or heard can so quickly fill that innocent mind with a jumble of information the child cannot even discern to make any sense of. It just lies on top of that innocence like a stifling rubber mat and underneath the innocence lies the energy, which just builds up and up and up and has no way of being released. Not a pretty picture isn't it?

How many children are put in that position every single day over and over again? Is there really any reason to wonder why we have so many "hyperactive "or "ADHD" or "whatever label you may wish to put on them" children today? What other result could there possibly be?

Birthday Celebrations

It's Sonia's birthday and she is 5 years old today. I told her that she is 50 years old as she talks non-stop like a 50 year old auntie and complains that she is tired when I give her extra work to do. Sonia comes all the way from Taman OUG in Old Klang Road daily. Her sister Preetika was also a student at our school. Her parents were very proud of Preetika's accomplishments and decided to send Sonia also here. Initially she was at another centre. I am deeply touched and humbled at her parents confidence in me. They don't mind the distance and daily traffic as they trust and support me. Sonia is a very bright and intelligent kid. She reads very well, loves to dance, expresses herself well and is very articulate. I do hope that she accomplishes so much more and still remembers this auntie when she turns 50 years old.

We Love You Mummy and Daddy

Our mother's day celebration was extra special this year with the colourful fancy dress competition. We also had the serenading mummy and daddy competition. My, we have some very talented kids with us. Mummy you are the queen of my heart and daddy you are the king in my land. We love you both tons.

Green Our World Sports Day

We had many interesting and creative games this year for our Sports Day. It was a blast as usual. The children were exhausted as our instructors decided to challenge them with some gruelling tasks. Winning many prizes and goodies for the day, they went home satisfied. A healthy mind and body is crucial for an overall development of a child. Keep it up kids.

Playing Fireman for a Day

The kids had a thrilling time last week during our visit to the fire station in SS17 Subang Jaya. Abang Din briefed the children on the safety procedures that we must follow in an event of an emergency. They practised some of these procedures like how to crawl out if one is engulfed in smoke and how to roll over if your clothes catch fire. The highlight of the trip was trying to put out an imaginary fire and a ride in the fire engine. Thank you Mr. Fireman for keeping us safe. We appreciate and love you.

Smart Reader Kids Day

Today is the official Smart Reader Kids day. A special day dedicated to our kids in which they identify themselves to be different and special in their accomplishments in their formative years. This is attributed to the Smart Creative Teaching Methodoloy which emphasises on the creative thinking process. My 2 kids also followed the Smart Reader Kids programme and I found it to be successful in building positive attributes in them in their early years. It is also due to the good and systematic reading programme for Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin which enables a child to start reading early. It builds their confidence as they are able to express themselves easily and freely. I am always awed at all the Smart Reader Kids as you can immediately identify them in a crowd. They always stand out because of their confidence. We are Smart Reader Kids, the future leaders of our nation.

Bubbles at Aquaria KLCC

The children took an amazing underwater journey to discover the animals and marine life in Aquaria KLCC. Look teacher, the sharks! A great experience indeed. They also witnessed the divers in the fish tank feeding the fishes. Lets us blow more amazing knowledge bubbles together.

Health and Nutrition for Children

Your child's nutrition is important to her overall health. Proper nutrition can also prevent many medical problems, including becoming overweight, developing weak bones, and developing diabetes. It will also ensure that your child physically grows to her full potential.

The best nutrition advise to keep your child healthy includes encouraging her to:

(a) Eat a variety of foods
(b) Balance the food you eat with physical activity
(c) Choose a diet with plenty of grain products, vegetables and fruits
(d) Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol
(e) Choose a diet moderate in sugars and salt
(f) Choose a diet that provides enough calcium and iron to meet their growing body's requirements.

You can also help promote good nutrition by setting a good example. Healthy eating habits and regular exercise should be a regular part of your family's life. It is much easier if everyone in the house follows these guidelines, than if your child has to do it alone. You should also buy low-calorie and low-fat meals, snacks and desserts, low fat or skim milk and diet drinks. Avoid buying high calorie desserts or snacks, such as snack chips, regular soft drinks or regular ice cream.

The best way to prevent feeding problems is to teach your child to feed himself as early as possible, provide them with healthy choices and allow experimentation. Mealtimes should be enjoyable and pleasant and not a source of struggle. Common mistakes are allowing your child to drink too much milk or juice so that they aren't hungry for solids, forcing your child to eat when they aren't hungry, or forcing them to eat foods that they don't want. Also, avoid giving large amounts of sweet desserts, soft drinks, fruit-flavored drinks, sugarcoated cereals, chips or candy, as they have little nutritional value.

Your child may now start to refuse to eat some foods, become a very picky eater or even go on binges where they will only want to eat a certain food. An important way that children learn to be independent is through establishing independence about feeding. Even though your child may not be eating as well rounded a diet as you would like, as long as your child is growing normally and has a normal energy level, there is probably little to worry about. Remember that this is a period in his development where he is not growing very fast and doesn't need a lot of calories. Also, most children do not eat a balanced diet each and every day, but over the course of a week or so their diet will usually be well balanced. You can consider giving your child a daily vitamin if you think he is not eating well, although he probably doesn't need it.

While you should provide three well-balanced meals each day, it is important to keep in mind that most children will only eat one or two full meals each day. If you child has had a good breakfast and lunch, then it is okay that he doesn't want to eat much at dinner. Although your child will probably be hesitant to try new foods, you should still offer small amounts of them once or twice a week (one tablespoon of green beans, for example). Most children will try a new food after being offered it 10-15 times.

Other ways to prevent feeding problems are to not use food as a bribe or reward for desired behaviors, avoid punishing your child for not eating well, limit mealtime conversation to positive and pleasant topics, avoid discussing or commenting on your child's poor eating habits while at the table, limit eating and drinking to the table or high chair, and limit snacks to two nutritious snacks each day. You should also not prepare more than one meal for your child. If he doesn't want to eat what was prepared for the rest of the family, then he should not be forced to, but you should also not give him something else to eat. He will not starve after missing a single meal, and providing alternatives to the prepared meal will just cause more problems later.

Dental Health Week

I believe that pre-schools and kindergartens can support lifelong dental habits by providing activities and lessons which focus on proper dental hygiene. Good health habits begin at home and a child’s daycare or preschool environment should support them.

It is normal to encounter some resistance to teeth brushing with toddlers. Whether it’s getting them to practice brushing on their own or an attempt to assist, toddler tooth brushing can be a struggle. Here are some tips that encourage toddlers to brush:-

(a) Offer fun toothbrushes. There are dozens on the market and children can select their favorite colours or characters. Children love using them.
(b) Ask toddlers to sing a song as they brush or set a musical timer for two minutes so that children will get in the habit of brushing for the recommended length of time.
(c) Use a simple reward system. A colourful sticker after every successful brushing session is a great incentive.
(d) Be a good role model. Toddlers can watch child care providers brush and floss after meals and snack. Adults and children may also brush their teeth side by side so that adults can model and explain proper tooth brushing techniques.


The children were rewarded with a Healthy Smile Certificate at the end of the week to encourage them to continue this healthy habit at home. Parents play an important role in ensuring that a child forms healthy habits. Teachers reinforces this habit and the learning process is successful. A positive learning environment is essential where the child has ample of group activities and demonstrations to show them proper methods when teaching each subject matter. At my centre the children continuosly participate in many hands-on sessions to make the learning process simple and fun.

Kindercooking

The teachers decided to start the new year with this healthy fruit salad recipe with flavoured yoghurt. The kids had a good time tasting the fruits like red apples, green apples, papayas, mangoes, oranges and grapes. The variety of fruits were sweet and sour to tickle their taste buds and make them receptive to the different flavours.

There were some parents that told our teachers that the children despised the idea of eating fruits. After this lesson all of them were enjoying the fruit salad and hopefully this had changed their perception. Thumbs up to the kids and teachers!