“I Answered Almost All The Questions” – Exam Week With Ayub
“It’s not as bad as I thought. I answered almost all the questions.” With my COVID negative test results (woohoo ) the kids went back to school this week. Ayub sat for his math...
Category: School
“Mama, I’m nervous and scared” – First Day Of Exams For Ayub
“Mama, I’m nervous and scared.” Ayub attends a small private school that caters to kids on the autism spectrum. Today marks the first day of end-of-term exams. “I can’t rememberise* all the words,” Ayub...
[REVIEW] Tiger Family School Bags Are Ergonomic But Are They Worth It?
Tiger Family school bags are one of the top recommendations from parents so I decided to check them out at Atria Shopping Gallery. Ayub has been using the same Star Wars backpack for the...
Here Are My Thoughts On Going Back To School
Hi everyone! Here are my thoughts on going back to school. Well I’m going back at March 8. So yeah. That’s pretty soon. Oh and Aisha’s birthday would have already have passed. So yeah....
The Kids Start Online Coding Classes With Build A Code
Sulaiman wants to make video games. But also build websites. Anyway, Ayub, Sulaiman, and Aisha all tried one-on-one online coding class over the weekend with Build a Code. One hour each back-to-back. Ayub and...
[2021 Update] Primary Schools That Cater To Children With Autism In KL And Selangor
Based on feedback from other parents, here are some private primary schools and learning centres that offer autism programmes or are autism-friendly in KL and Selangor. 1. Trident International Homeschool, Ampang Trident Special Needs...
How To Use Google Classroom If Your Kid Is In Sekolah Kebangsaan
This school year is weird but we can make it through fellow parents! Are you having trouble navigating Google Classroom. Hah. You’re not alone. Here are 6 things you need to know to use...
Sulaiman’s Cool Quiz!!! Come And Take It Wow
Hi everyone, today i’ll force you to answer these questions that I made. Ok I won’t force you to do it. Anyways, let’s get on to the quizzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Also the dimsum image was very...
Here’s What Online Schooling With Sekolah Kebangsaan Is Like
It’s ok, I guess. Online school with sekolah kebangsaan. Depends on the school, some schools seem to be handling it really well, while others are struggling. Based on what other parents have said, I...
Online School Is Back! Yet Again… – A School Story
Hi everyone! Oh wait I put “Hi everyone!” Hey everyone! Online school is back… yet again. And I’m in standard 3 now. Yeah. And now I do online school but with different teachers. Yeah....
Original Hello Kitty School Shoes & More From Bata’s New Anti-Bacterial Collection
New year, new school shoes for the kids! Gosh, they grow so so fast. Thank goodness for Bata, amirite?? Quality shoes, affordable prices, and now, awesome promos on school shoes. Win! We bought Bata...
Very Big Numbers That You Won’t Even Know Existed
Hi everyone! The reason that I didn’t post yesterday was because of the quiz. Oops. Spoiler alert. I was gonna make a quiz but it didn’t work properly. I was sad because I wanted...
Origami Fun Time During MCO Homeschool
Homeschooling is sometimes fun and sometimes awful. Today it was fun! Aisha cutie pai has been missing school so much that she’s been wearing her school uniform at home haha. Love her so much....
Homeschooling During MCO: Making Kid Collages
Aisha actually had to make a collage “About Me” for kindergarten. I thought it was cute. So I made the boys do it too. Hoping it would take a few hours and be enjoyable...
How To Make Homemade Play-doh With Household Ingredients
We made Play-doh! It’s actually really easy but of course we had some hiccups because I mildly suck at everything. Ingredients: 1 cup of flour 1 cup of water 2 teaspoons of cream of...
Do I Still Have To Pay Full School Fees And Transporter Fees During MCO?
Yo. I’ve been seeing this question non-stop on my social media feeds. There is a simple answer to this. If the fees are already part of your monthly budget and you’re still getting full...
Our Daily Homeschool Schedule During MCO For Kids
I thought I would just let the kids chill at home and not really bother doing anything. But after a week of chilling, it got to be too much chilling. So we set up...
Bata Launched A New Collection Of Antibacterial Black School Shoes So We Tried Them
Bata Malaysia launched their latest top-of-the-line collection of black school shoes for 2020. The antibacterial collection keeps kids’ feet fresh for long hours, which you know is important for stinky lil humans who spend...
Sulaiman’s Third Blog Post 20/10/2019
Hi! My Name’s Sulaiman. Have You Seen My Other Blog Posts? If You Haven’t Seen Them Go Check Them Out! Like…Uh…Right Now! Cause I Put A Joke You Would Like. And There Are Instrutions...
[HOMESCHOOL] Learning About Decomposers & Detritivores At Rimba Ilmu In UM
We’re new to homeschooling and I have no idea what I’m doing. But we joined this amazing group of homeschoolers/unschoolers/world schoolers at Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens in UM. It was a four session course...
The Beginning, Middle, And End Of Ayub’s Internship With Ninja Housewife
This is what I posted on July 15: For the past few weeks I’ve been researching different curriculums, drafting out lesson plans, planning the rest of the year, and generally stressing myself out. (Salute...
HOMESCHOOLING: I Bought Ayub A Drum Kit As Part Of School
Since withdrawing Ayub from school, we basically decided to only do things that are fun. Because school is supposed to be fun. Because learning is fun! So I bought Ayub a drum kit as...
We Withdrew Our Autistic Child From School To Be Fully Homeschooled
SCHOOL. The #1 question I receive. “What’s a good school to send my special needs child?” I really don’t know. We’ve tried SO many places. Sekolah kebangsaan with PPKI, private school, learning centre, unschooling,...
Ayub Caught A Cricket At School And Brought It Home To Be A Pet
As you probably know by now, Ayub likes insects. Two months ago during his last few weeks at his learning centre, he saw a cricket at the window and caught it. Usually Ayub eats...
10 More Primary Schools In The Klang Valley For Children With Autism
Previously I listed down 10 primary schools in the Klang Valley that have specific autism programs or are autism-friendly. After more research and input from other families and educators, here are 10 MORE primary...
10 Primary Schools In The Klang Valley That Have Specific Autism Programs Or Are Autism-Friendly
The most frequent question I receive (almost daily) is about schools. Where can a special needs child, in particular a child on the autism spectrum, receive an education in a learning environment that suits...
Special Needs Education In Malaysia: Hils Learning In Solaris Mont Kiara
Hils Learning is a learning centre located in Solaris Mont Kiara. They focus on children who learn differently, are struggling in school, or falling through the cracks academically or socially. Their belief is that...
The Strangest Thing Happened When Ayub Performed His Play Live
I was worried about Ayub participating in his school’s Drama Sprint because of his speech problems and so forth. But I was wrong. He was AMAZING. The day of the play arrives The kids...
Unintentional Speech And Drama Therapy For Our Autistic Kid At School
This is the story about how Ayub had unintentional speech and drama therapy at school. At the start of every school sprint the Acton KL guides will email the weekly syllabus out. And every...
Is Your Child Ready For School? Take This Occupational Therapy Checklist To Find Out.
The following infographic was adapted from www.yourkidsOT.com. Disclaimer: This information is general in nature. I am not a trained therapist, doctor, or expert. Please consult an Occupational Therapist or health professional to address specific...
Sports Day 2018 With The Malaysian Homeschooling Network
Ayub joined the Malaysian Homeschooling Network’s annual Sports Day last year and had an amazing time. So this year I signed up all three of my monkeys, along with three of my nephews. Woke...
Camping Overnight For The First Time @ Father’s Organic Farm, Batang Kali
When we found out that Ayub had to go on a camping trip with his school, I freaked out. This kid. Camping. Wilderness. Away from all his comforts. He’s a very homey person. And...
Ayub Starts Ice Skating Lessons At MYNISS In Empire City, Damansara Perdana
ActonKL school chose ice skating lessons for PE once a week for the little ones. Ayub’s first class was a little tricky for him. But by the end of the 6-week programme, he was...
Ayub Joined The Children’s Spartan Race 2018 Then He Had A Meltdown
The ActonKL kids decided to register for the Spartan Race this year. I don’t know why. We had to wake up super early on a rainy Saturday and drive all the way to Putrajaya....
Ayub And Sulaiman Sell Their Products At The Children’s Business Fair 2018
Every year Acton KL organises a Children’s Business Fair. Last year was our first time joining. Ayub started his business – Bugging Out, selling insect-inspired stationery and other knick-knacks. This year he wanted to...
Aisha Joins A Duplo Class For Toddlers At Bricks4Kidz Damansara Perdana
Ayub and Sulaiman have been going for weekly LEGO classes at Bricks4Kidz for two years. It’s helped them in lots of different ways, plus it’s just really fun. Ayub won an award for it...
Our School Field Trip To Watch ‘A Tale That Must Be Told: Macbeth’ At DPAC Damansara
Ayub had a field trip with school to watch ‘A Tale That Must Be Told: Macbeth’ at DPAC in Damansara Perdana. I was super excited to follow because I love the theatre! A children-friendly...
Helping My Special Needs Child Gain Independence Is Hard For Me
I don’t consider myself a helicopter parent but I very much shelter Ayub and treat him like a baby, kinda using his special needs as an excuse to not let go. But he’s a...
Bricks4Kidz Is Now Open In Damansara Perdana And Your Kids Will Love It
I’ve written about LEGO and Bricks4Kidz multiple times on this blog because it’s honestly a huge part of our lives. I wanted the boys to have an extracurricular activity that they really enjoyed doing...
Ayub Starts Rock Climbing At Camp5 For P.E. And Doesn’t Like It
Since we paused occupational therapy at Oasis Place, Mr Ninja and I have been looking around for a sport that will allow Ayub to use his whole body, thus helping him connect his brain...
