A Teacher’s Journey into Parenthood and Learning
For over 15 years, Coach Jasmine dedicated her career to education, shaping young minds and guiding students through their academic journeys. But when her own son entered Primary 1, she decided to step back from her formal teaching role and experience learning from a completely different perspective—as a parent.
Taking a year of no-pay leave, she immersed herself in teaching her son at home. What started as a desire to support his studies quickly turned into a deep exploration of alternative learning methods, challenging her traditional views on education.
Math in Everyday Life: Learning Through Experience
Jasmine's experience showed her that learning doesn’t just happen in classrooms—it happens in everyday life.
A trip to the supermarket becomes a math lesson.
How heavy is a 5KG bag of rice compared to a 1KG bag of sugar?
What does 500 grams feel like in your hands?
Real-world exposure helps children build intuition.
When they experience weight, volume, and size physically, numbers begin to make sense.
Instead of just reading about units of measurement, they feel the difference and develop a natural mathematical awareness.
The Key Takeaway: Learning Starts at Home
For Jasmine, this journey redefined her approach to education—both as a teacher and a mother. While schools provide structured learning, the true foundation of understanding begins at home, where parents can integrate lessons into everyday life.
Practical learning experiences spark curiosity
Applying concepts in daily activities makes knowledge stick
Teaching isn’t just about instruction—it’s about exploration.
Her transformation from teacher to parent highlights a simple yet profound truth: The best learning happens when children can see, touch, and experience concepts for themselves.