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When It Hurts, It Sticks: Why Painful Practice Builds Strong Foundations
It’s Sunday morning—my only rest day. For those who don’t know me, I work full-time during the week and teach at 5imple Learning every...
Julian Zheng
Aug 253 min read


My Dear K
I had a profound conversation with a dedicated parent this week, one that deeply resonated with me and the very essence of our mission at...
Julian Zheng
Jul 62 min read


June Holidays: What I Learned (Again) About Study Habits and Holidays
It’s June. The school holidays are here. This year feels different—our first June holidays where the kids are still in school, having...
Julian Zheng
Jun 62 min read


Back from holiday (and Paying the Price)
It’s been a while since I wrote a blog. We just got back from a family trip to Korea, and if you’ve ever taken kids on holiday, you know...
Julian Zheng
May 202 min read


Good Days and Bad Days
Today is Day 1 of the school holidays . You’d think that with no school, Emma’s mind would be fresh , ready to conquer math , and eager...
Julian Zheng
Mar 172 min read


The Four Stages of Acquisition (and Why Your Child Keeps Forgetting Everything)
“AGAIN?!” If I had a dollar for every time a child looked at one of my worksheets and said that... well, let’s just say I’d have a lot of...
Julian Zheng
Mar 23 min read


A Stage Where Learning Becomes Easier
This morning, I had a moment. You know the kind—where you stop, take a breath, and realise, “Hey… maybe we’re getting somewhere.” Emma...
Julian Zheng
Mar 22 min read
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