Learning

Developing Talents #6 ~ Read D&C 88:118. Discuss what it means to “seek learning, even by study and also by faith.” Improve your personal study habits by doing such things as learning how to choose and read good books or being prepared for school each day.

We were discussing and learn the lesson about “Learning” today. From Elder David A. Bednar of Quorum of the Twelve Apostles counsel from a satellite broadcast address to Church Educational System educators given on February 3, 2006 “Seek Learning by Faith”. He quoted,

“As learners, you and I are to act and be doers of the word and not simply hearers who are only acted upon. Are you and I agents who act and seek learning by faith, or are we waiting to be taught and acted upon? …

“… Learning by faith requires spiritual, mental, and physical exertion and not just passive reception. It is in the sincerity and consistency of our faith-inspired action that we indicate to our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, our willingness to learn and receive instruction from the Holy Ghost. …

“… Learning by faith requires both ‘the heart and a willing mind’ (D&C 64:34). Learning by faith is the result of the Holy Ghost carrying the power of the word of God both unto and into the heart. Learning by faith cannot be transferred from an instructor to a student … ; rather, a student must exercise faith and act in order to obtain the knowledge for himself or herself”

We can learn by faith when we actively and prayerfully engage in learning and then act on what we learn.

After the scripture session, we started to talk about School, homework, and studying. We focused on the topic of being prepared for school each day, both children were smiling while we were discussing it. They knew that they did have their own ‘bad habits’.

Here are additional lists from the youth in the Yokota Military Branch, Honshu Japan Military District, on how to study effectively.

• Be organized. Write down the dates your assignments are due and when you will have tests on a calendar or other place where you will be reminded often of your deadlines.

• Turn your homework in on time.

• Get a good night’s sleep before tests.

• After you have studied by yourself, studying with a classmate or group can help you better understand hard concepts. Quiz each other.

• Procrastination is your enemy. Avoid it.

• Study for a set amount of time each weekday.

• Take notes in class and from your textbooks on the most important lesson points. You can also make flash cards to remind yourself of key concepts.

• Use any study guides or hints your teacher has given you.

• Have a positive attitude. Complaining will only make learning harder.

• Pray for help. The Lord will help you if you do your part.

• Exercise. A healthy body will help you be more alert and awake to study.

• If you’re having trouble understanding something, ask the teacher or one of your parents for help.

• Read. Even when it’s not an assignment, reading good books will increase your comprehension and vocabulary.

• Eat breakfast. You’ll need brain food throughout the day.

• Study somewhere you can concentrate. Loud music or a lot of people around you can be distracting.

• Find out what kind of learner you are. Some people learn better when they listen, some when they read or see things, and some when they write things down. Discover a study method, or a combination of methods, that works best for your learning style.

I did prepare some of the lists too, for the children to read them during their spare time on how to choose and read good books.

As nowadays, we are flooded with so much information which need us to choose carefully for our own good.

Books nowadays can be in digital form, rather than the traditional paper back form.

Thus, the children need to choose and pick using their agency to make a wise decision.

We, parents have to educate and nurture them so that they would know how.

Annabelle Birthday 1 Oct 2017

Prior to this day, Annabelle kept on reminding me that her birthday is near. Starting early of September, whenever she stepped into the car and saw the clock and date at the LCD screen, she would said, “Mum, count down XX days!”

Then only I realised that she was counting down her big day ~ 10th Birthday. I know that, I am really a bad Mum that told her, “Ok but I will not remember that!” So she was like not so excited anymore looking forward to her birthday.

Annabelle did tell me that, she would like to have a roller skate few months back, so I told Daddy about this.

Daddy and Issac were preparing her birthday present for at least months ago, for what should give her.

We were thinking of roller blade, but after brought them tried in the shop. Clearly roller blade was too complicated for her, even for Issac too!

Thus, last Sunday while she was at her violin class at Empire Shopping Gallery, Daddy and Issac went to the shop and got one pair of pink roller skates, just hide it behind the car boot.

Then on Saturday during both kids art classes, then only we bought the present paper at the Times Bookstore, then we wrapped the presents and put back into the car again.

After the art class, we went to IOI City Mall for a walk, and bought a Baskin Robbins ice cream cake for her.

She was so happy when she knew about it. As we would celebrate it at the mid night on 1 Oct on dot.

After we went back home, we waited till almost 11.50pm, we brought out the ice cream cake and sang Happy Birthday song for her, and gave her the birthday present.

Her reaction was so priceless! She was so surprise and happy to know that she is getting the roller skate after opened her present. She happily went to sleep on the dawn of her birthday.

On Sunday I know that it is a Sabbath, this past 4 weeks we did not really observe the Sabbath due to Annabelle’s violin replacement class was on Sunday.

After her violin class, we went to Main Place for her birthday dinner which we decided to have it at the newly opened Shell Out Restaurant, which is one of her favourite seafood restaurants. She loves to eat the clam (Lala) there.

We had a complimentary coconut pudding for the birthday girl and the staffs there celebrate her birthday with sing the birthday song to her.

Apparently, there was a lot of people celebrating birthdays at Shell Out, as the birthday songs were sang at least 3 times during our dinner there!

We enjoyed our meals there and of coarse enjoyed the sweet family moments!

Mummy still wish you the same as I wished you one year ago: Happy Birthday my sweet heart! May you be blessed by Heavenly Father always and stay in His Light!

He Laughs

Fun Badminton Games

Developing Talents #8 ~ Plan a physical fitness program for yourself that may include learning to play a sport or game. Participate in the program for one month.

I was born and brought up in Malaysia where badminton is a very popular sport and the most successful sport in Malaysia.

It is the most accessible game here may be because it does not require much equipment, and the low equipment cost of this fun sport makes it affordable to almost anyone.

When we were young, Esiang and I used to play badminton at the road in front of our house and with our neighbour. Usually, strong wind would blow the shuttlecock away determining the defeat or victory.

After I came across this lesson and activity to plan a physical fitness program, I have discussed with Issac that he might pick up this badminton game again, after he did join the badminton club in SRJK (C) Chee Wen year before. Or other sports and games he wish to learn. Issac decided to play badminton with Alvin.

Alvin and his colleagues have badminton session every Wednesday or Friday at one of the badminton arena nearby. Thus, Alvin bring along Issac to their badminton session.

They have been playing for quite sometime over a month now. Well, I think both of them love the game and their bonding time together as father and son too!

All these are the photos whereby they played together at the badminton court. And at the same time, build up their relationships, and get a fit and sound body!

The Family : A Proclamation to the World

Preparing for the Priesthood #5 ~ Read “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” Make a list of things you can do to help strengthen your family and make a happy home. Share the list with your parents or Primary leader.

At first, I was thinking like it must be quite a tough message or lesson to ask the children to read this “The Family: A Proclamation to the World”.

After last year, we attended the District Primary Activity Day in Preparing for the Priesthood and Young Women. From there, Sister Yang talked about how the children can do to help strengthen the family and make a happy home.

So, what’s the best way to strengthen family and help create a happy home?

“The Family: A Proclamation to the World” has the answer!

This important document describes why families are so important in Heavenly Father’s plan and what exactly we can do to strengthen our family relationships. It also explains explains exactly how we can be happier in our families.

There’s no secret recipe – just the basic principles of the gospel we’ve been taught all along: “Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriage and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities.”

We made the lists and things that kids can do to help strengthen our family and make a happy home.

We know that families lie at the center of our Heavenly Father’s plan. We are part of that eternal unit that requires our work and best effort on our part. Continue building lasting, loving relationships for all family members.

Be certain that we bring warmth, kindness, understanding, consideration, and a strong love to our eternal family.

Listen to one another, be united, work together, play together, pray together, study together. Live celestial principles together, serve the Lord together.

In a world of turmoil and uncertainty, it is more important than ever to make our families the center of our lives. But all the effort we put into strengthening our family will ultimately make us – and them – happier.

A Japanese Late Lunch @ Tenka by Bentoya 9 Sep 2017

We had a late lunch at IOI City Mall at Putrajaya on last Saturday. We just strolling around the mall, and Alvin wanted to check the exchange rates of the Vietnamese Dong. We are planning to go to Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City as our family annual trip for end of this year.

 

We just walked in to one of the small Japanese restaurant – Tenka by Bentoya. We ordered Bentoya Bento which Karaage Japanese Fried Chicken Bento for Annabelle, Teriyaki Salmon Bento Set for Issac, Spicy Hell Ramen for me and Seaweed Ramen for Alvin.

Seaweed Ramen for Alvin. It was loaded with a lot of seaweeds and vegetables and top with the sweet sautéed onions. The soup was nice and the ramen was spongy.

Teriyaki Salmon Bento set for Issac. Besides the pan fried salmon with Teriyaki sauce, there are potato salad, pickles and vegetables too. Frankly, I was pretty impressed with the portion of rice and vegetables served.

This was the Hell Ramen that I ordered. I was curious how spicy this Ramen claimed to be and just feel like trying. This ramen too was loaded with vegetables. I love vegetables! Comes with some squids and prawns as well. The soup really super duper hot and spicy, until I was sweating all the way! But it is nice!

This Bentoya Bento set was super duper value in money! It is a combo with garlic fried rice, spaghetti carbonara with sausages, on top of that include in the set are tempura prawns and karaage fried chicken and pan fried dumplings!

The children were having fun while waiting for our food to be served. Overall the bento and ramen are tasted delicious and in big portion too! We were all very satisfying and enjoying our meals. We enjoying each other companion. We had a great family outing together!

Student Progress Report 7 Sep 2017

It was time for the Student Progress Report again for the Term 2. Well, both children’s results were falling behind a little bit…

 

Well, I did have a meeting with both kids teachers on this. The teachers highlighted to me what are the things that I need to observe for both of them. I did talk to their teachers on their characters and bad habits on studies which need to be corrected, and hopefully teachers able to help both of them.

 

Hope both can improve on the next term…