Posts by Lai Siong Cheong
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
As an adult, we focus on work and forget to play. However learning through play is important, just like we learned through play in kindergarten.
Read MoreCelebrating Singapore’s 56th Birthday
Introduction Both my parents had passed away, and I missed them. I love to browse through the physical photo albums, reminiscing fondly about our lives, our memories, and our time together. Looking through the precious black-and-white family album taken at the Esplanade, brought back beautiful moments. The Singapore River has witnessed the history of the…
Read MoreThank you, Teacher!
Thank you, teacher!
Read MoreThank you for the Music
Introduction I developed a love for music since young. I learned to play the harmonica when I was in primary one. However, because of my humble beginnings, I never had formal music training. I joined the Chinese Orchestra during my pre-university days. While I played the er-hu, I preferred the piano. I went for private…
Read MoreLiving Your Purpose – Care Pack for COVID-19
Introduction I like to help to lighten up the atmosphere as Singapore stepped up restrictions with The Singapore COVID-19 heightened alert. It is expected to last for a month between 16 May to 13 June. The Care Pack With the world COVID-19 situation getting worse, what I can do to help? I came across a…
Read MoreReflection – Tell Your Stories Workshop Series
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Read MoreCharting a Course for New Growth
Feeling grateful to see my small company grows over the last three years. It is a humbling and enriching process. I like to thank everybody who supported me in this journey.
Read MoreAn Attitude of Gratitude for 2020
Introduction The year 2020 is remembered with mixed feelings as a pandemic year. To many, this has been an annus horribilis with a global impact far and wide. While the misfortune has been awful, well documented, and shared, I like to focus on what individuals can do to bring cheers and uplifting energy to support…
Read MoreTell Your Story and Leave a Legacy with eScrapbook
Background I felt honoured to present on the topic ‘Tell your story and leave a legacy with eScrapbook’ to share my experience with some 70 participants at the NUS Senior Alumni Tea and Chat session. I was eager to put my teaching experience in recent years into good use. (Please refer to blogs Webinar Series-Nourishing…
Read MoreA Moment of History for Digitalisation in the World of Learning
Introduction Face-to-face workshops were the norm since I started my first class back in Aug 2018. However, the COVID-19 outbreak changed everything. During the 2-month Circuit Breaker period, I piloted two online workshops via Zoom meetings (please see A Meaningful Cause during the Circuit Breaker Period and Webinar Series – Nourishing your Soul). The experience…
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