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PARENTING TALK at LARA’S PLACE

Saturday, 23rd Jan at 4pm

HAPPY PARENTS, HAPPY KIDS!
By Sulynn Choong

Make your Family Life Happier and Easier!

  1. >Learn how parents and children think
  2. >Understanding family members’ behaviors
  3. >How to best parent each child
  4. >Improving relationships with all family members

This beneficial talk will help you as parent to:

  1. *Enhance family harmony
  2. *Improve family interactions
  3. *Manage conflicts & reduce areas of potential conflict
  4. *Maximise your children’s learning capability
  5. *Develop your parenting skills to best suit each child

Sulynn Choong is a Positive Change Consultant/Coach. The first Asian in the pioneer Master of Applied Positive Psychology class '2006 led by the founder of the positive psychology movement, Prof Dr Martin Seligman (author of Authentic Happiness) at UPENN, she founded the Asian Center for Applied Positive Psychology to promote Asian-centric research and application.

Registration Fee: RM10 (refreshments included)

CLICK HERE "Happy Parents, Happy Kids" TO DOWNLOAD TALK INFORMATION

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LATEST HAPPENINGS AT LARA’S PLACE

CREATIVE MINDS

Specially Designed for Children to learn Thinking Skills, be Motivated to learn, gain useful Knowledge, be stimulated with New Ideas and Have Fun Exploring with Hands on Activities!

Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Exploring, Investigating, Experimenting, Creating, Designing, Innovating, Constructing, Reflecting, Expressing, Communicating, Relating, Discussing, Observing, Listening, Predicting, Problem Solving, Manipulating, Knowledge and Skills Learning

Themes

Ancient Discovery, Animals & Plants / Biology, Astronomy, Chemistry, Communication, Creativity, Environment , Food and Cooking, Geology and Geography, Health and Nutrition, Inventions, Magic Marvel, Occupations, People and Places, Weather

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1)Adult Mandarin Class for Beginners

NEW INTAKE IN FEBRUARY 2010!

This course is designed to guide beginners or those with some basic to master mandarin. It will help the students in understanding Chinese phonetics, Chinese characters, greeting, social expression, business terms etc.
Beijing’s syllabus adopted, course structures are designed according to the requirements of HSK (the proficiency test of mandarin for foreigner under the government of China)

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New Jazz- Dance Class for Adults / Teens

Course Description

The class introduces students to the fundamentals and basic techniques of Jazz dance including the many variations and proper execution of turns, leaps, jumps and floor work combined with improvisation and individual rhythmic interpretation. The most popular dance form in the world, Jazz dance is unique, stylish and expansive with big, exaggerated movements with lots of groove and show attitude that distinguishes it from other dance styles. This class is for all levels and ideal for those wishing to improve their coordination and develop a sense of theatricality, musicality and dance skills.

Suitable for Beginners. Comfortable and stretchable clothing, Jazz shoes or bare feet

 

PLAY CLUB FOR FAMILIES

(with 2 to 6 years old kids)

Join the Play Club to learn & enjoy fun interactive and bonding activities with your children, share parenting ideas and socialize with other families!

PLAY CLUB is a specialized program for parents and their children- ages 2 to 5 years.  Parents and children will enjoy various activities such as art & crafts, songs & rhymes, games, stories, experiments, role play, nature activities, cooking, hobbies, sports, sharing talks!

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English Creative Writing (8yrs to 12yrs)

Creative writing is anything where the purpose is to express thoughts, feelings and emotions rather than to simply convey information.

 

We offer a supportive environment where children engage in writing stories, poetry, essays & others. Through these activities, children discover the joy in writing and the intrigue of language. This creative writing course will help your child explore their creativity and build self confidence in their work. They will also learn to appreciate and take pride in work, improve literacy, increase general knowledge and have a lot of fun.

Ages 8-10 & 11 – 12
This programme exposes kids to writing and assists them in writing stories, essays and poems. Writing exercises teach techniques such as metaphor and simile, extends vocabulary and encourages creative expression through written work. Kids are also encourages to write, edit and revise essays to improve language literacy.

Ages 13- 15 & 16 – 18

Students will have the opportunity to explore different literary genres ( poetry , fiction, non-fiction) They will also be exposed to general knowledge topics and be actively involved in class discussion towards a certain topic to build self confidence.

 

2)WING CHUN KUNG FU for Ladies, Men & Children
Wing Choon Kuen originally was part and parcel of Shaolin’s Buddhist theoretical studies. It stressed mainly the formation of one’s personal character and ethics. Kuen Faat (martial techniques) was initially human’s imitation of the movements of animals and birds. After a long period of in-depth study and trails, those movements were arranged into a series of movements we call forms.
The original founder of the series of Wing Choon Kuen was an intelligent, innovative female disciple of Shaolin called Ng Mui Shi Tai. She studied diligently and humbly at Shaolin and eventually became one of the top Kungfu masters. The objectives of her martial techniques were not only to inculcate the high morality of the learner, but also to provide ample physical exercise for fitness and health, through a series of nimble movements. In addition to building up a strong and tough body physically, it also aimed to prevent diseases and defend oneself against any attack from wild animals.

 

3)Essay Writing Class for Chinese Primary School  

Essay writing is a very important part in Chinese school examination; students need strong language background and writing skill in order to perform well in the examination. This course is designed to guide Malaysian Chinese school student to improve in essay writing.
作文是华小考试中重要的部分,学生须要良好的语言基础与写作能力以便在考试中考取优良成绩。
此课程是专为我国华小生设的,致力于强化语言基础,及逐步引导学生书写各种UPSR考试的作文题。若你往往在考试中因作文部分失分而无法考取佳绩,这或许因为你本身的语文基础薄弱,或未掌握正确的写作技巧,这课程便是为你而设立。

 

4) READERS CLUB (for 4 to 8 years)
Thursday & Saturday


“We believe that reading is a vital and powerful tool for children to succeed in life.” 


According to statistics, Malaysians read on average 2 books per year only!   To get ahead in the competitive world, we need to be knowledgeable and updated with the latest information.  The best way of gaining knowledge would be through reading! Furthermore, reading is a fun, cheap, easy, convenient and relaxing activity to do!

 

The Readers Club motivates and facilitates children to begin a lifelong relationship with reading, and therefore, grow into adults who read easily and frequently to gain invaluable knowledge and skills for their education, career and leisure.

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD INFORMATION ON READERS CLUB

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Lara’s Place. Tel: 03-79568768 Email:larasplace@gmail.com Website; www.rix.com.my

 

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ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS

‘Learn new skills, take up hobbies, exercise, meet friends, live life & be happy!’

 

                                           
 Babies/Toddlers:
* Music for Babies/Toddlers * Play Club

Children:
*Speech & Drama *Mandarin Class *French *Readers Club *Creative Minds *Music     *Singing *Rhythmic Gymnastics *Hip Hop *Line Dancing *Magic Class *Kids Yoga *Cooking Class *Creative Art & Craft * Beyond Limit Art

Teens/Adults:
Mandarin *French *Speech & Drama *Beyond Limit Art *Crafts, Ceramics, Candle Making, Clay Sculpturing, Artistic Soap Making *Grooming *Make Up/Skin Care *Manicure & Pedicure  *Hairstyling *Magic Class *Hip Hop *Flower Arrangement *Vocal/Singing *Line Dancing

Facilities & Services:
Family Friendly Environment *Drop-in Play *Special Events *Parties *Parenting Talks *Space Available-meetings/classes*

LARA’S  Place.
76, 1st Flr, Jln SS2/72, 47300 PJ. Tel: 03-79568768 / 0178862687  Website: www.rix.com.my

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Readers Club(children)

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Readers Club motivates and facilitates children to begin a lifelong relationship with reading, and therefore,  grow into adults who read easily and frequently to gain invaluable knowledge and skills for their education, career and leisure.

The Wonders of Reading:

Excitement & joy of reading

Enrichment of the mind

Enhancement of the English language

Boost reading skills & love of learning  

Better understanding/knowledge of self, people & culture 

 

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3 Art & Design (children & adults)

 

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This is a very unique program which aims to develop the student’s personal creative expression, master the thinking process in designing while have fun and enjoyment with art & designing.

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Flower Arrangement (Adults) 4

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Ten lessons course: Horizontal Design(5) * Upright Design(2) * Linear Design
* Fruits & Flowers *  Gift packs *

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56Grooming (Teens / Adults)

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Learn grooming skills from hair styling, clothing (inner to outer wear) to deportment, manners and social skills.

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Hip Hop (Children/Teens/Adults) hip hop picture

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Feel fit and have fun with this great exercise/workout, be more confident, and become a good dancer-learning the latest dance moves to popular music!

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Incorporating elements of ballet, dance, and gymnastics with creativity and musical expression, rhythmic gymnastics develops agility, flexibility, strength, coordination, as well as confidence, discipline, and creativity!. 

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Line Dancing (Children and Adults) 7

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Dancing can be magical and transforming. It can breathe new life into a tired soul; make a spirit soar; unleash locked-away creativity.  The benefits of line dancing are many: it can be done to country, rock, pop, or salsa music; reduce stress; increase energy; coordination skills; memory; friendly and social; you don’t need a partner; age is not a factor-kids to grandparents can do it ;and no special clothes are required.

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8 Music for Babies/Music for Toddlers/Kinderbeat   Art & Craft Activity Schedule

Music is an excellent way to bond and communicate with your baby!  Through music activities, as well as listening, movement and the use of sound makers, ‘Music for Babies’/ Music with Toddlers will lay the foundation for a lifetime of musical enjoyment and growth!

 

Kinderbeat provides a combination of singing, dancing & movement and playing musical instruments. Kinderbeat children gain music appreciation and have an excellent foundation to learn musical instruments later. In addition, music improves not only the children's motor/physical skills, but also language and social skills. Research has shown that music is beneficial to brain and thinking development.

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Play Club (Parents & Children 2-5yrs)

   

Join the Play Club to learn & enjoy fun interactive and bonding activities with your children, share parenting ideas and socialize with other families!

Parents and children will enjoy various activities such as art & crafts, songs & rhymes, games, stories, experiments, role play, nature activities, cooking, hobbies, sports, sharing talks (fun outings may also be organised)!

   
     

Nature Meditation (Adults) 9

   
Meditate to reduce tension and stress, and have inner peace    
     
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Want to sing ‘in tune’ to your favourite songs? Or be the envy at karaoke?  Or perhaps be the next idol or superstar?  Join Joni’s singing class to improve your singing skills and have fun!

   
     

Speech & Drama for Children (Mandarin or English) 12

   

Drama students gain greater confidence and self-esteem while also improving verbal skills, putting them on an easier path for lifelong success!
Children express themselves best through drama activities” Peter Slate (noted England educationist)

   
     

13 Stretching Exercise (Children and Adults)

   

Prevent and correct misalignment of your posture with stretching exercises!  Modified from an original Indian method of yoga, stretching exercise is currently quite popular in Europe and America.  Suitable for the whole family, these safe and simple exercises strengthening the body muscles; improves blood circulation, restore body functions and is anti-stress!

   
     

Kids Science 1415

   

Science need not be a dry and boring subject.  In this series, we teach scientific principles as a fun and interesting part of life by making toys and conducting colourful experiments.  After all, aside from the prediction of precise value of variables in experiments, science has always been behind most of the fun and cool things to do!  The following are a selection from the many colourful, guided projects and experiments the children will be attempting: Wind Vane, Strange Matter, Tank Slime, Boomerang Tin, Air Cannon, Mobius Strip Fun, Convection Snake, Bird & Cage, Cold Boiling Water

   
     

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Learn magic and/or balloon sculpturing and performing techniques to entertain your friends/families or at parties!

   
     

Creative Minds

   

"Explore" "Create" " Express "

Children willl enhance their general knowledge, critical and creative thinking with creative mind activities/projects; exploring, experiments, creations and presentations

   

Others:

   

Cooking, Crafts, Make up, Skin Care, Mehendi Art, Manicure & Pedicure and Hairstyling Workshops.

   

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