Party, Party, Party and you'll be a Smarty, Smarty, Smarty
Do you know the latest trends in organising birthday parties for children? Gone are the days of doing everything by yourself at home....
The Launch of a Dream - Looking back on Q1 at The English Academy for Kids
Looking back on what we have achieved so far - I have to admit, this journey is proving even more amazing and exhilarating than I expected!
Why books are vital for kids' learning
Children's books are one of the most important teaching tools around. Kids love engaging with a great plot and vivid characters, teacher
Published in the newspaper!
It was an extraordinary experience - getting interviewed for a real-life newspaper with a real life journalist! In this interview I...
"Look, we need to talk. Or rather, you do"​ - Language learning among children
Having set out on a mission to teach English to children in a natural and spontaneous way, I decided I would explore how other educators...
Sleeping Beauty and the Wooden Spoon Princess Puppet Craft
I recently decided to read a much beloved classic - Sleeping Beauty - with my 4 year-old non-native-speaker girl-student:) We had a lot...
What do you want to be when you grow up?
On how everybody around you seems to know exactly what they want from life, but you still can't figure it out... This is how my story...
7 reasons why you should learn languages
I have met a lot of people since the start of Academicus - The English Academy for Kids: mothers, teachers, even pediatricians, here in...
Mum believed in daughter's talent and then THIS happened
An excerpt from the book 'The Element' by Ken Robinson: Gillian was only eight years old, but her future was already at risk. Her...
Kindness is...
November 13th is a special day. Some may think it's a regular autumn Sunday. But think again! Sunday is a global 24-hour celebration...
Teddy Bear Tea Party
What am I? Children squeeze me, they cuddle me, love me until I am ragged; They bring me to preschool, tuck me in at night. I am their...
How many is too many?
How many languages is it OK to introduce to your child? How many languages can a child really master? Do kids confuse languages and...
Where does the magic happen?
With our FREE Trial English lessons for Kids aged 2-6 years old kicking off next week in Uster (24.10 - 28.10), I thought I'd show you a...
Are you a skeptic? Wait, but why?
Are you a person who takes anything you hear with a pinch of salt? How easily do you accept the status quo? Do you question everything...
Who rules the world?
We are lucky to be living in a society, where formally, girls and boys have equal rights, equal access to education and healthcare and...
Handbags galore!
Dear mums, This time I would like to share with you a somewhat quirky day: Handbag Day! Once a year, on this day, the importance of...
Strange things happen on this day...
What is a child's favourite question? That's an easy one:) "Why?" Why is the sky blue? Why do ladybugs have spots? Why did dinosaurs go...
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Tonight is a special night. Tonight we celebrate our closest celestial neighbor - the Moon: The International Observe the Moon Night. I...
What do children do to make us smile?
Isn't it incredible? One moment they are the cheekiest creatures on the face of the planet, the next they are making you laugh and smile....
Zürich Tip: Josefwiese in Kreis 5
Autumn is slowly kicking in. But that doesn't mean all the outdoor fun has to stop for you and the kids! With beautiful sunny days still...
5 Steps for the Perfect Kids Party
Planning the perfect kids birthday party doesn't have to be difficult - especially if you follow these 5 easy steps. Your next birthday...
Pin the Tail on Pikachu
I'm getting extremely excited about this weekend's upcoming birthday party! We are preparing a party to remember for Hayk and Suren, who...
Zürich Tip: Bäckeranlage in Child-Friendly Kreis 4
Zürich truly is a magical city. Especially when you have kids! There are so many wonderful things to do around here - it's mind-boggling!...
Water Balloon Olympics
It’s been some years (ehem, ehem), but I still remember vividly the wonderful water balloon games we would play with the other kids from...
