Preparatory Application The number of people who registered for the national college entrance examination this year is 13.42 million ! Since the resumption of the college entrance examination in 1977, the number of college entrance examination candidates in China has exceeded 13 million for the first time! ! The competition for university admission is even more intense than in previous years!! The number of college entrance examination candidates is increasing day by day, the difficulty of the test questions is gradually increasing, but the university admission score is increasing... Choosing a school, filling out applications, and choosing a major are all things that worry you! Don’t worry! Seize the opportunity! It is not a dream to enter the top 100 universities in the world! One father said... From the moment a young child carries his schoolbag and steps into the primary school campus, more than ten years of hard study and training are for the child to have a better future. The editor believes that parents do not blame their children for failing the college entrance examination in their hearts, but just hope that their children can have a brighter future. The editor has recently come into contact with many parents whose children have just finished the college entrance examination. The circle of friends of one parent left a deep impression on the editor and made him feel warm. This is what the father said: " Dear child, although you failed to do well in the college entrance examination, please don't be discouraged, and don't blame yourself. The college entrance examination is just a stage in life, not the only criterion for judgment. As your parents, we will not blame you for this failure. On the contrary, we are more concerned about your feelings and future development. There are many paths in life, and we hope to accompany you to explore more possibilities and find the direction that suits you best. Everyone has their own uniqueness and shining points. College entrance examination scores are only part of your ability and cannot fully define you. We believe that you have many potential talents and opportunities waiting to be discovered. Failure is not terrible. What is important is how to learn and grow from it. We are willing to face the challenges ahead with you and help you find the path that suits you best. The road ahead may be a little bumpy, but please remember that we are always by your side, supporting and encouraging you. We hope you can let go of your burdens and face the future positively. Whether you choose to continue your studies, learn new skills, or start a career, we will fully support you. We hope to see a brave, confident, and hopeful you move towards a better future. Children, please believe that the future you will definitely be better than the present... " Parent Information War The college entrance examination is not only an important challenge in a child’s life, but also an important choice for parents. Faced with a lot of school selection information, we must keep in mind one principle: choose a good university! But how can we help our children choose the best one? 985? 211? Or.... the world's top 100 universities! Don’t worry if your college entrance examination results are not ideal! Because of the differences between the education systems of China and the UK, undergraduate studies in the UK only last three years , and most institutions of higher learning offer one year of preparatory courses. No domestic college entrance examination scores are required to apply for preparatory courses, and usually only specific requirements are made for students' English proficiency. For example, you may get a certain score in the IELTS test, but your college entrance examination scores will have no effect on your application for the preparatory courses of a prestigious British university! How to apply to a prestigious university? What is a foundation course? Preparatory courses are university basic courses or bridge courses. They are preparatory education before university. Generally, overseas high school graduates are required to study preparatory courses for about one year to adapt to the learning methods abroad. The British preparatory course system is usually one year (three semesters) or half a year (two semesters), and the school starts in September and January every year . Each major has corresponding admission score requirements. Students who successfully complete the preparatory course can enter the university to study undergraduate courses. Advantages of Preparatory Courses 1. You can apply for high-quality British universities. Except for Oxford and Cambridge, most famous universities offer preparatory courses. If your academic and language scores meet the requirements, you will have a chance to be admitted. 2. Students in the second or third year of high school can apply. No college entrance examination scores are required . The IELTS scores are lower than the requirements for direct admission through the college entrance examination. 3. The start date of the school is flexible, either in September or January every year . 4. Mutual recognition between courses and universities, giving you the opportunity to enter better universities. 5. Help students better connect with undergraduate courses, adapt to the environment in advance, and adapt to the professional knowledge of English teaching in advance. 6. The total duration of preparatory course + undergraduate course is four years, which is the same as the undergraduate course in China . It will not make children fall behind the graduation time of their peers. Students with an undergraduate degree from a British university will have more advantages when applying for postgraduate studies . 7. Universities in the UK where you can apply for foundation courses: UCL, University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester, KCL, University of Bristol, University of Warwick, University of Glasgow, University of Birmingham, University of Southampton, University of Leeds, Durham University (The above schools are ranked in the top 100 in the world) University of St Andrews, University of Nottingham, Queen Mary University of London, University of Bath, University of Exeter, University of Reading, Cardiff University, Loughborough University, SOAS, University of Kent (The above schools are ranked in the top 500 in the world, and the ranking order refers to the 2025 QS University Rankings) What do I need to apply for a foundation degree? You do not need the college entrance examination scores to apply for a preparatory course, as long as the IELTS scores meet the requirements. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores play an important role in applying to British universities, directly affecting international students' admission opportunities and learning experience. British universities generally require applicants to provide IELTS scores to assess their English language proficiency. The IELTS test is held almost every month in China. The test time is very flexible. As long as they study English for a period of time, most candidates can achieve good results in a short period of time and have a greater chance of being admitted to world-renowned universities. Since the policy stipulates that all Chinese IELTS examiners must not be Chinese nationals, the vast majority of examiners are foreigners . When choosing an IELTS tutor, courses taught by native British English teachers are more effective than those from general English tutoring institutions. Because students can not only learn English knowledge, but also learn to imitate the teacher's standard pronunciation , British thinking in oral exams, article writing ideas , etc., which is more conducive to achieving higher scores in one-on-one interviews with examiners.

The child is naughty and has temper tantrums A little thing can make him scream! What happened to the cute baby? What is he thinking about when he loses his temper? After reading today's picture book, Maybe you will find the secret to getting along with your children. "Where the wild things are" is translated into Chinese as "Where the Wild Things Are". It is a classic picture book created by Maurice Sendak, a famous American children's literature writer and illustrator. It was first published in 1963. This book tells the fantasy adventure story of a little boy named Max. The story begins when Max is scolded by his mother for playing tricks in a wolf costume and is sent to bed. In his room, Max begins to fantasize that the room has turned into a mysterious forest, and then he takes a boat to an island full of "beasts" ... Where the Wild Things Are is not only known for its concise and powerful text and rich and vivid illustrations, but also for its profound emotional connotations. Through Max's adventures, Sendak explores the complex emotions of children such as anger, loneliness and the desire for belonging . Every page in the picture book is full of movement and emotion, and through the combination of visuals and text, it leads readers into a world full of fantasy and reality. Since its publication, Where the Wild Things Are has not only won many honors including the Caldecott Medal , but has also been adapted into animations, movies and other forms, becoming a common childhood memory for generations. This book is considered a classic of children's literature, which not only inspired the imagination of countless children, but also resonated deeply with adult readers . Today, follow me to read this classic and go into the country of beasts... Where the wilds things are Naughty Max chose to dress up as a wolf today. It's endless at home ...... Nonsense! His mother yelled at him: "Beast!" Max was not to be outdone, he responded: "I'm going to eat you!" In the end, Max didn't eat dinner and was sent back to his room by his mother to sleep. But then, something strange happened. Max's room has many trees growing out of it, more and more. The room turned into a jungle and the path to the beast country appeared . Max decides to face these beasts head on! So he hoisted the sail, boarded the boat, and sailed through the jungle, Arrived in the land of beasts! The beasts on the island have strange appearances and wild personalities . They have sharp teeth, claws, thick fur and bestial horns. But Max was not afraid . He shouted, "Don't move!" and then he used the power of his imagination to successfully subdue the beast! The beasts surrendered and called Max the "Beast King"! However, after all the partying, Max began to feel lonely. He was overwhelmed by thoughts of home and his mother. Finally he decided to leave the Beast Kingdom and return to the real world. When he returned home, the dinner his mother had prepared for him was quietly placed beside his bed. Still steaming... THE END In Beast Country, many children like Max are fighting against the "beasts". They are all trying to defeat those bad emotions , but sometimes they also need some understanding and comfort from their parents. Think of the “beast” as the bad emotions that plague children, and “beast country” as where children go when they are surrounded by negative emotions. Maybe you think that the trivial things or words have caused a strong earthquake in the child's heart. If you don't take timely actions to alleviate them, these little things will leave marks in the child's heart, making the child gradually resist and insecure . Many children are like little fireballs full of energy, and they need enough playing, fighting, running and even destruction to release this excess energy . Just like Max in the picture book, he doesn't really want to make trouble on purpose. In fact, many times, as long as parents have more understanding and patience , they will make their children feel your love for them. For example, at the end of the picture book, when Max saw the dinner his mother brought him, Max could feel that his mother still cared about him and felt sorry for him for not having dinner, and she didn't really think he was a naughty beast. In the story, Max still feels lonely and misses his warm home after playing in the wild beast country . This also reflects the sense of belonging and security that children need to establish a healthy and strong psychological mechanism during their growth . Mom's dinner provides Max with the warmth of home. Don't always yell at your child or tell him or her that they are making trouble . Your every word and action is extremely important in the eyes of children. They care very much about every word and even every expression of their parents. Because your children love you more than you can imagine.

Watercress This is a heartwarming picture book written by Andrea Wang As a second-generation American immigrant girl With her family as the protagonist A story of family, tradition and understanding This book is worth savoring It not only shows the emotional connection between the family Conveys an important message of cultural inheritance and acceptance Its a true and heartwarming story Like a warm current Slowly flowing into the heart of every reader. … DITCH The story begins with an ordinary family weekend: The paint-chipped red Pontiac driving on a country road is also the author's way of hinting that her family is not wealthy. Suddenly! The girl's parents found a lot of watercress growing in the roadside ditch! So we mobilized the whole family to get off the car, take off their shoes and socks, and go into the canal to pick the fruits. Cold canal water Wet, soft mud A kraft paper bag soaked in water that could leak at any time and muddy watercress It makes the little girl feel uncomfortable and bored She would also bow her head deeply when a car passed by. She was afraid of being seen by someone she knew. After returning home, the mother cooked the food for dinner, but the girl refused to eat it. She only ate vegetables bought from the vegetable store... MEMORY But my mother took out an old yellowed photo There was also a boy with sunken cheeks and as thin as a watercress. This boy is my mother's younger brother. The boy is the girl's uncle This boy never got a chance to grow up ...... During the great famine, even if you ate everything you could find, it was still not enough to fill your stomach . As her mother told her story, the girl gradually understood what the watercress meant to her family. These water plants were not only a food, but also an important symbol of her family's background and traditions . MEMORY Through the girl's eyes, readers see a warm and real family picture. Their lives may not be rich, but they are full of love and tolerance. The girl's parents taught her important lessons about life and made her understand that her cultural roots are something to be proud of and cherish . Watercress is not just a story about food and culture, it is also about understanding and communication between family members. When the girl begins to understand her parents' hard work and cherishment of family traditions, her heart opens up and she becomes more closely connected with her family. The illustrations in this book are also one of its charms. The illustrator Jason Chin uses delicate lines and colors to vividly present the scenes and emotions in the story, making the readers feel as if they are in the story. Watercress is a book that is not only suitable for children to read, but also suitable for adults to share. Its warm storyline and profound themes make people feel the importance of family and culture , and prompt readers to think and reflect on their own families and traditions. This picture book succinctly and profoundly depicts the inevitable estrangement and generation gap between first-generation immigrant parents and second-generation immigrant children , but at the same time tells readers that the warmth of family affection and national ties can resolve conflicts. As the only gold medal winner of the 2022 Caldecott Medal, "Watercress" is a rare and excellent picture book that is worth reading.

Addictive things often have the characteristics of numbing pain, forgetting troubles, and making people indulge unconsciously. For example, most electronic products that children like, certain games or activities, or even eating. Many times, children cannot quit "addiction" because the pain or troubles behind it cannot be dealt with. If children do not play, eat or do anything, they will feel overwhelmed by worries and anxiety, and they have no way to solve and face them, so they cannot control their addictive behaviors. Therefore, if you want to get rid of the control of children's addictive behaviors, relying solely on parents' tough control and orders often has little effect. The key is that parents must see the reasons behind their children's addiction and obsession. The best way to help children get rid of addiction and obsession is to cultivate good habits of self-discipline in children from an early age and help them build internal motivation and self-management ability. The following are some picture books that can help children get rid of addictive behaviors and build good habits of self-discipline. Clocks and More Clocks This book has a very bright and humorous style. The author is the American picture book writer Pete Haggins, who created the famous picture book "Hen Rose Goes for a Walk". In the story, Mr. Jin has four clocks at home, and the time is different. But the watchmaker said that every watch is fine. Why is that? The story seems simple, but it has a little suspense and interesting reasoning. The painting style is simple and beautiful. When reading, it can remind children why the time of each clock of Mr. Jin is different, and why the watchmaker said that Mr. Jin's clocks are very accurate. By guiding children to think and understand the story, children can understand the meaning of time and have a better concept of how to plan and manage their own time. self-discipline This book deeply analyzes the connotation of self-discipline, the role of self-discipline in different stages of life, the process of its effect and specific manifestations, and emphasizes the important role of strengthening willpower in improving self-discipline. What is self-discipline? Self-discipline is to manage yourself well. Sometimes, you need others to remind you. Sometimes, you can also be a role model for others. Self-discipline, start now. The content of the book is also mostly short sentences. Through some practical examples in life, children can understand that self-discipline starts with small things, and paying attention to small things in life is the first step to develop good habits of self-discipline. Let children understand the big theme of "self-discipline" more simply. See You Later, Alligator This picture book is a puppet book. It tells the daily life of a little crocodile and an alligator. In the story, the little crocodile always has endless housework to do, and the alligator is always too busy to help. When and how can the alligator have time to play and work? The story is vivid and interesting. It is simple but can make children deeply feel the importance of arranging time properly. It makes children understand that managing their time well can not only make their life orderly, but also give them time to play with friends and understand the combination of work and rest, instead of indulging in fun or worrying about study and homework. Willy with Wimp Willy in this story was always called a "coward" in the beginning, but he did not escape or give up on himself. Instead, he started exercising, eating nutritious meals, doing aerobic exercises, and learning boxing. His strong body helped Willy regain his confidence. Willy, who is called a coward, is just like the children who often encounter setbacks in study and life and are scolded by their parents and teachers. This picture book teaches children to face these negative comments positively instead of choosing to escape. Don't indulge in the virtual world because of setbacks, and don't dare to face them. Instead, live positively and regain confidence. This is a kind of precious courage.

Zhou Zhou, whose full name is Hu Yizhou, is a patient with Down syndrome and autism who was once hailed as a "genius conductor." “Down’s Trisomy + Autism” Zhou Zhou was born in Wuhan in 1978. He was told that he had congenital idiocy when he was just one month old. In May 1981, he was diagnosed with Down's trisomy. In addition to the typical appearance of Down syndrome children: flat nose, wide eyes, small tongue, Zhou Zhou's IQ is only over 30, about the level of 7 or 8-year-old children. Zhou Zhou's autism is mainly manifested in his strict adherence to daily habits and rules. When something interferes with or disrupts his usual plans, he will become anxious and uneasy. For example, Zhou Zhou must take a lunch break at noon every day, but sometimes the afternoon performance schedule prevents Zhou Zhou from taking a lunch break, which will seriously affect his afternoon performance. He will also become sensitive and irritable and unwilling to talk to others. Zhou Zhou receives an audience from national leaders For example, many of his habits must be followed. Zhou Zhou must drink a can of Red Bull before the performance. After drinking it, no one can talk to him until the performance. Zhou Zhou's original words were "I want to get into the state." Or Zhou Zhou's performance stage must be free of interference from anyone. But in some of the people-friendly rural performances, there will be children walking around in front of Zhou Zhou. Zhou Zhou will use gestures to drive these children away during the performance, or put his hand next to his ear to remind the person who is talking to concentrate on watching his performance. “Writing Myths and Falling from God” In 1983, Zhou Zhou was discovered to have musical talent when he was performing in a band with his father. At the age of 17, he was discovered by director Zhang Yiqing by chance, who spent a year following him and filming a 50-minute documentary "Zhou Zhou's World". He became an instant hit and a household name as a "genius conductor". He was also a representative of the strong will despite physical disabilities at that time. Andy Lau held him on stage, Schwarzenegger gave him gifts, Cui Yongyuan bought him a pager, and national leaders also met with him and signed autographs for him... Zhou Zhou and Andy Lau took a photo together However, 20 years later, Zhou Zhou's father confessed that Zhou Zhou actually did not understand music or conducting. As the original words in the documentary said, "The fact is that Zhou Zhou is not a real musician." The myth of "a genius conductor with Down syndrome" was completely broken. People began to pay attention to Zhou Zhou, who had fallen from the altar, again, but the headlines of various news became "Once earned 48,000 yuan a month, now living on a minimum living allowance of 600 yuan a month." In the eyes of social media and the public, Zhou Zhou and his family seemed to be a topic of conversation after dinner. Their ups and downs made people talk about them with relish, but in fact, they were just an ordinary family. In the more than ten years of being forgotten, they still worked hard to live, hard but ordinary. Schwarzenegger and Zhou Zhou at the performance “Ordinary family and noisy society” In 2006, Zhou Zhou's mother worked despite the pain of pancreatic cancer, insisted on treatment, and finally passed away after fighting for a long time. His father was left to take care of Zhou Zhou alone. Zhou Zhou was very sensible and cared about his father. He would watch the news broadcast every day to pay attention to the weather in Wuhan. Once he saw that the weather was bad, he would call his father to ask him to be careful when going out. He also cared about the people around him and would remind others to wear more clothes to avoid catching a cold and drink more water. The halo of "genius conductor", the praise and applause from the public, were all given to Zhou Zhou by the public and the media from all walks of life. The adjectives that make people sigh, such as "falling from the altar" and "exposing lies", were also imposed on this child and this family to cater to the curiosity and gossip of the audience. For me, I feel more helpless. I am more concerned about the living conditions of special children and their families. Although people say that Zhou Zhou has fallen from the altar, compared with thousands of special children and their families, Zhou Zhou is undoubtedly lucky. At least he has had moments of glory and has had the opportunity to change the fate of himself and his family. Let's look at Zhou Zhou's family. After learning about Zhou Zhou's legendary and ups and downs, many people think that Zhou Zhou was packaged by his father and director, but now that he has been exposed, he has fallen from the altar. But in fact, Zhou Zhou's father said, "I never thought about making him brilliant, as long as he is happy." Director Zhang Yiqing has been emphasizing in the year when the documentary became popular that the essence of the documentary is to let the public see a mentally retarded child feel happy and warm under the care of kind people in the orchestra. Zhou Zhou performed on the stage in a tuxedo Faced with the sudden and overwhelming attention and praise, both the director and Zhou Zhou's father were just one of the people pushed forward by the torrent. Zhou Zhou's father was just happy that more people paid attention to Down syndrome and autism, and at the same time he was also making arrangements for Zhou Zhou to live a stable life in the second half of his life. Whether Zhou Zhou really knows how to conduct and understand music is like "The Emperor's New Clothes", no one cares and no one is ignorant enough to expose it. After consulting a lot of information, the editor admires and appreciates Zhou Zhou's father. From the beginning, when everyone around them advised the couple to abandon Zhou Zhou, they resolutely kept the child, and faced with the obvious difficult future, they were determined to protect and take care of Zhou Zhou for a lifetime. As for Zhou Zhou's social activities (showing up), his mother was opposed at first, but his father Hu Houpei said, "It is an indisputable fact that he is such a child. Now he likes to follow the orchestra activities, he is very happy, let him do it." Don't feel ashamed of the child's "specialness" and pay the most attention to "happiness" in the child's growth. These two points alone are what many parents of special children, and even parents of normal children, cannot do. At the same time, over the years, whether it was a highlight moment or a "lie exposed", whether in the public eye or not, Zhou Zhou and his father have been working hard to live. His father has always been working hard for Zhou Zhou's life after his death. Rather than using this family's life as a topic of conversation, we should pay more attention to the difficulties of life in families with special children, and learn from Zhou Zhou's father's optimistic and hardworking attitude, the courage to face reality, and the selfless and regretless love for his son. "Parents' consciousness determines their children's life" Parents of special children should not be ashamed to seek help from others. Accepting the reality, actively seeking help and learning more about the relevant knowledge are what parents should do. "Hiding" will not solve any problems, but will make life more difficult. Zhou Zhou and his father and mother Zhou Zhou's father never gave his son the title of "genius conductor". He once said to all those who helped Zhou Zhou realize his dream of conducting on stage: "Thank you for playing with Zhou Zhou." Secondly, the support of all sectors of society for special children and their families needs to be improved, such as the popularization and dissemination of professional knowledge, and the professional guidance and help of professionals and professional teams to individuals and families. The most difficult and most important point is the tolerance and understanding of the general public for special people. I hope that in the near future, we can realize these one by one, hope that more special children and families will no longer fight alone, and hope that all children will have a happy childhood and a bright future.

"Parents who love their children will plan for them in the long run." Every parent's love for their children and their desire for their children to live a better life are all human nature But excessive expectations sometimes can bring tremendous pressure to the children, the family, and the parents themselves Beauty of the Soul  In fact, the greatest wish of parents is that their children are healthy and happy, but the idea of ​​"wanting sons to become dragons and daughters to become phoenixes" often distorts this simple and beautiful wish and deviates from the essence of love. Many parents' idea of ​​"wanting their sons to be successful and their daughters to be successful", coupled with fierce social competition and expectations for their children, has led to countless "tiger moms and wolf dads", which in turn have cultivated "chicken babies". No holidays, no rest, no electronic products, no entertainment activities. After learning all the academic knowledge, can this really make children stand out and become winners in life? In other words, if we want our children to become winners in life, what should we teach them? Parents’ attitude is very important! Parents’ mentality The mentality of wanting a son to be a dragon and a daughter to be a phoenix is ​​an expression of love on a conscious level, but on a subconscious level it may be a defense of the parents' idealization! Kevin Tsai once said: "For a child, the most precious thing is that his parents give him an ideal environment, allowing him to become himself, rather than becoming the person we want him to be." It is a good thing to expect children to achieve something, but parents who "force their children to succeed" are often overly dissatisfied with the status quo, so they unconsciously impose their own ideals on their children. To get out of the dilemma of too high expectations, both parents and children need to learn to respect people's individuality. Lead by example Many parents do not realize the important connection between their children's growth and their own parenting style. We often say that we should teach by example, but no matter how well a child is educated in school or extracurricular classes, the biggest influence on their growth is still the parents and family. Sometimes when children have some problems or always fail to meet their parents' expectations, parents will spend a lot of money to send their children to various cram schools and training, hoping that "experts and teachers" can help their children "change bad habits." But in fact, the most effective way to change children is to change their parents' concepts and behaviors. Cultivate character and habits As the saying goes, it is better to teach a man how to fish than to give him a fish. We should cultivate children's self-discipline and optimistic habits, and teach them good and beautiful moral qualities. We should not only focus on making children stand out in their studies, but also teach them to be independent. How many top students, after entering college and society, do not know what to do, have no plans and no self-control, and suddenly gain the freedom to control their own time and life, so they indulge themselves, and then their lives fall into a slump, and their parents' years of painstaking training and expectations are destroyed. In the end, it is contrary to their parents' expectations. Therefore, if you really want your children to achieve something in their lives, parents must change the concept of "wanting sons to become dragons and daughters to become phoenixes". "When the concept changes, the children change" Educating children is a long-term plan. Today's society, schools, and families have never attached so much importance to children's education and growth as they do today. Publishers at home and abroad have also turned their attention to the millions of parents who want their children to be successful. However, parents flip through various versions of parenting books, but the books they buy back home may not be suitable for educating their children. To this end, based on the needs of many parents and our own personal experience as parents, we refer to the content of educating children in many foreign books, newspapers, networks, lectures, family consulting agencies, etc., and recommend: "Change your concept, and your children will change!"

Children's fear is not manifested in all things. They are often only afraid of a certain thing, or a certain aspect of a thing. For example, recently a parent of a student who participated in our class told us that his child felt that he was one grade younger than students in other classes, that he was not very good at learning knowledge, and that he was very resistant to completing the homework assigned by the teacher. The parent was very worried about his child's fear of difficulties. However, in the subsequent communication with the teacher, we found that the teacher's evaluation of this child was: accurate vocabulary use, clear logic, not a child with learning difficulties. This shows that the child's fear of difficulties mainly comes from his own lack of confidence, and does not mean that the child really has problems. In fact, children's fear of difficulties is very common in the education process, but common does not mean easy to solve. It still takes a series of processes to overcome children's fear of difficulties. There are two major challenges in this process, one is the patience of parents, and the other is the endurance of children. Expression of fear Children who are afraid of difficulties will show symptoms such as excessive worry, nervousness, irritability, fatigue, etc., which may even affect their physical health in severe cases. These psychological problems will not only affect children's academic performance, but also their physical and mental health and interpersonal relationships. Parents' behavior Parents' "desire for control" Always think "my children should listen to me" Give children too difficult tasks and set too high expectations on them. This causes children to always fail to meet their parents' expectations, gradually lose confidence, and feel that they can't do it when something happens. Or they impose their own wishes on their children and force them to do things they are not interested in, which leads to a lack of initiative in their children. Parents’ “overprotection” Always think “children are still young, what can they do?” From daily life to talking and doing things outside, parents arrange everything for their children, making children accustomed to passively letting others arrange things for them, and developing a sense of psychological dependence. Children lose the opportunity to think independently and the ability to solve problems. Picture book recommendation The reason why children are afraid of difficulties is that they lack the ability to control their emotions and psychology, and are easily manipulated by emotions. These picture books use imaginative stories and bright colors to help children learn to overcome negative emotions such as fear, retreat, anger, etc. Where the Wild Things Are Maurice Sendak's book has won numerous honors and reputations and is regarded as a classic of emotional management. The protagonist relieves his emotions through a fantasy journey in a wild jungle. Feifei is angry Children are always unhappy because of small things, and negative emotions are like a volcano about to erupt. This book uses simple words and bright colors to describe the abstract emotions of the little girl Feifei. Coward Willy Every child wants to be a hero, but young children will become timid and lack confidence when facing people who are stronger than themselves. But Anthony Brown told the children: as long as they work hard, they can become strong. Willy not only became strong physically, but also firm and confident in his heart by insisting on exercising, eating nutritious meals, and exercising. I'm So Worried Worry, fear, and terror are emotional problems that every child will encounter. This book uses extremely delicate and gentle strokes to depict Xiaoli's story of constant worry and gradual reassurance. It is close to the psychology and living environment of young children and helps children overcome all kinds of anxiety about going to school. A Dark, Dark Story This is a suspenseful story. The author uses a chain-like structure to keep children's curiosity aroused. The ending is so funny that I believe that children who have been nervous and nervous all the way will breathe a sigh of relief and then laugh out loud uncontrollably - the owner of the empty big house is actually a little mouse!

Take you into the heart of your baby Some children are quiet and keep everything to themselves. Parents don't know what they are thinking and often worry about it. Some parents see that their children are too introverted and even worry whether their children have autism tendencies. In order to help parents make better judgments, we first need to clarify the differences between autistic children and normal children. Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes impaired communication and social skills. For many parents, it is important to understand the symptoms and dangers of autism and to detect abnormalities as early as possible. It is worth noting that each child with autism has individual differences. To put it simply: autistic children do not see the world blindly; they are not deaf, but they are deaf to their surroundings; they are not dumb, they still cry, but they do not know how to speak. They want to move and feel, but often cannot control these behaviors freely. They are like children from the stars, with completely different perception and expression methods from us. Liking to play alone is not necessarily a bad thing. What is important is that parents know how to distinguish between introversion and autism tendencies!! The dangers of autism In the movie "Rain Man", we saw Raymond, a brother who suffers from autism but has amazing memory, and Zhou Wei, an arithmetic genius in The Brain. You may say that autism does not seem to be harmful, but is instead a symbol of abnormal intelligence? But in reality, autistic children face serious social barriers, which makes it difficult for them to survive independently in society. They may not be able to communicate normally with others, understand other people's emotions or express their needs. This not only brings them troubles, but also creates a certain degree of burden on their families and society. How to detect autism abnormalities early Early detection is key. Parents can observe whether their children have obvious delays or abnormalities in language, social and behavioral development. For example, pay attention to whether children begin to use language at an appropriate age; observe whether they lack interest in eye contact or other non-verbal communication methods; pay attention to whether there are stereotyped repetitive behaviors, etc. How to get along with children with autism? Be patient and understanding; because autistic children have difficulty in expressing emotions and social skills, they sometimes have abnormal behaviors. However, we cannot blame or ignore them for this, but should treat them with tolerance and understanding. Giving attention, creating a safe and stable environment, cultivating interests and hobbies, and maintaining patience and understanding can effectively help autistic children grow and develop. Communicate with professional doctors as early as possible; pediatricians, psychologists, speech therapists and other professionals can provide help and guidance to ensure that children receive timely and effective intervention and support. In short, based on understanding the performance and harm of autistic children, we should attach importance to the importance of early detection of abnormalities. Through observation and cooperation with professionals, we can provide early intervention for autistic children, help them overcome difficulties as soon as possible, integrate into society, and improve their quality of life. Through some simple tests, we can quickly know whether the child has autism tendency. For example, the internationally authoritative GARS scale, through a 10-15 minute test, answering the questions in scale A, combined with the judgment of professionals, can allow parents to quickly understand whether the child has autism tendency. Currently, K Education provides GARS-3 and ABC Child Behavior Scales. It evaluates children from multiple aspects such as language, social skills and behavioral abilities, and provides free consultation opportunities with professional teachers after the test to help you analyze the questionnaire results and answer your questions. Let us pay attention to and support autistic children together and create a more inclusive and understanding social environment for them.

UK Education System - Key Points Public education in the UK has a history of several hundred years, and as early as the sixth century AD, Canterbury had the earliest grammar school. As time went by, private education emerged in the UK. As society developed, private education in the UK became something it was proud of. The following figure lists two different ways to get into school: public schools and private schools. Public schools in the UK are called State Schools, or public schools for short. They are government-funded schools, including public schools and grammar schools. In most cases, students and parents do not need to pay (some grammar schools require a small amount of tuition). A public school is a public school. A public school must be a private school (Independent Schools or Private Schools), but a private school is not necessarily a public school. Why is a public school a public school? The "public" in "public school" actually reflects its history: it started as a charity school serving the poor masses, which meant that they admitted students without any restrictions on religious profession or residence, but later developed into a boarding school for the powerful to educate male family members. Over time, it gradually evolved into a private boarding school with expensive tuition and only accepting boys. The path to higher education in the British education system is generally divided into three stages: Compulsory Education Further Education Higher Education The current compulsory education stage in the UK is from 4 to 16 years old, as shown in the black part of the Age column. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) before this and the further education and higher education after this are all charged, as shown in the red part of the Age column. 01. Early basic education stage The EYFS early basic education stage is what we often call the kindergarten stage. The children are between 0 and 5 years old. Education at this stage is charged, but children aged 3 to 5 can enjoy government subsidies and receive 38 weeks of free preschool education, 15 hours a week, each year to prepare for entering primary school. 02. Primary education The primary education stage includes Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in the table. The more important nodes in these two stages are the two main entrance examinations: 4+ Assessment and 7+ Assessment, which are entrance examinations for children when they are 4 and 7 years old respectively. In public schools, at the end of Key Stage 1, which is the end of Year 2, students will take exams in English, mathematics and science. The content of the test generally depends on different schools. At the end of Key Stage 2, which is the end of Year 6, all students will take National Curriculum Tests, also known as SATS (Standard Assessment Tasks). In response to these two important nodes, K Education currently has Year 2 English tutoring courses provided by Teacher Margaret from Cambridge University, and Year 5 English classes provided by Teacher Sally who holds the British Qualifications of Teaching (QTS). 03. Secondary education Secondary Education This stage includes Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, which is equivalent to the secondary school stage in China. The age of students is between 11 and 15 years old. If you are studying in the public system, you do not need to take the exam. Students can go directly to the nearest secondary school. However, if you want to go to a good grammar school or what we often call a private school in the UK (public school-Independent School or Private School), you still need to take the selection exam. During these five years of secondary school, there are two important nodes, Year 6 (11+ Assessment) and Year 8 (13+ Assessment). These are what we often call the 11+ exam and the 13+ exam. The main enrollment period for British secondary schools is concentrated in Year 6, which is the 11+ exam, and there are only a few places in Year 8. For example, St. Paul Girls’ School, the best girls’ school in the UK, requires an 11+ exam, and the competition is as fierce as the college entrance examination in China. K Education is currently enrolling students for the 11+ Creative Writing Class. Parents are welcome to inquire! ! Teacher Gemma: Holds the British QTS teaching qualification certificate 9 years of private tutoring 20 years of one-to-one teaching experience Writer of children's books for children Course highlights: Explanation of knowledge points in detail and in combination with learning games Learning while playing, happy learning Reasonable and scientific homework settings Course time: Every Saturday UK time 17:00-18:00 In the first three years of secondary school, students will complete the teaching content of the national education outline Key Stage 3. At the end of the last year, students begin to choose GCSE subjects. After completing Key Stage 4, students will take the familiar GCSE exam (General Certificate of Secondary Education). K Education is currently enrolling students for the spring semester of 2024. We have corresponding courses in GCSE Science, History, Business, Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, English, English Literature, Statistics, Chinese, Spanish, French, etc. 04.A-Level A-Level (Advanced Level) is a subject-based qualification that is part of the General Certificate of Education and is a school-leaving qualification offered by UK educational institutions and UK territorial education authorities to students who have completed secondary school or pre-university education. A-level allows students to apply for a university of their choice using their UCAS score. If they meet the university's requirements, they may be accepted by the university. A-levels are usually taken over a two-year period. Students will typically take three or four A-levels in their first year of sixth form, with most students taking four reducing this to three in their second year. This is because universities usually base their admissions decisions on three A-levels, and taking a fourth will have an impact on your grades. Unlike other third-level qualifications, such as the Baccalaureate, there are no specific subject requirements for A-Levels, so students have the opportunity to take any subjects they wish. However, students usually choose their courses based on the degree they wish to study at university: most degrees require specific A-Levels as an entry requirement. K Education will provide students with tutoring courses in A-Level Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, English, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, History, Chinese, etc. in the spring semester of 2024, and all of them can be customized one-to-one or one-to-many. 05. Continuing Education Further Education belongs to Key Stage 5, but it is no longer compulsory education. Further education is distinct from higher education (HE) provided by universities and other academic institutions. It can be any level of compulsory secondary education, from primary to advanced qualifications such as awards, certificates, diplomas and other competency-based vocational qualifications (including those formerly known as NVQ/SVQ) awarded through awarding bodies such as City and Guilds, Edexcel (BTEC) and OCR. Further education colleges may also offer higher education qualifications such as HNCs, HNDs, foundation degrees or PGCEs. Colleges are also major providers of apprenticeships, with the majority of training taking place in the apprentice's workplace, supplemented by daytime training at the college. 06. Higher Education Higher Education is the university stage that everyone is very familiar with, which is divided into undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees. The undergraduate degree in the UK is 3 years, and students usually graduate at around 21 years old. If you want to continue your studies, you can choose to apply for a postgraduate degree. Most research courses are 1 year long, and if you choose a Research Master, it will be 2 years of study, and then you usually choose to complete doctoral education. The doctoral program in the UK is 3 years.

What is a GCSE? The secondary school curriculum in the UK and China is very different, especially in the senior year of secondary school, starting with GCSE at the age of 14 and A-Level at the age of 16. The choice of GCSE courses has a great impact on the future A-Level and university majors, and is a decision that has a far-reaching impact on the future of many people. GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) is the British general junior high school graduation diploma examination, which is equivalent to the junior high school graduation examination diploma in China.  The GCSE course in the UK starts at the age of 14 (Year 10) and ends at the age of 16 (Year 11). The corresponding grades in China are from the third year of junior high school to the first year of senior high school. Students who have completed the GCSE course in the UK have completed compulsory education. If students choose to go to university, they will continue to study A-Level courses. If students go to some technical colleges, they will find jobs in corresponding positions after graduation. The GCSE curriculum is wide-ranging and aims to enable students to acquire as comprehensive knowledge as possible, laying a solid foundation for subsequent A-Level courses and even future university courses. You can understand it this way: the GCSE course is like the broad bottom layer of a pyramid. The higher you climb, the narrower the pyramid becomes, and the knowledge points involved become more professional and targeted. Only if students "cultivate" well at the bottom layer can they avoid falling on the way to the top and failing. How many GCSEs should you take? Maths, English and Science are the core subjects that everyone must study at GCSE in the UK. English is compulsory in all schools, and most schools will also require English Literature, but there are exceptions, so you need to check with the school specifically. Science can be taken as three separate sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) or as two combined science GCSEs. What GCSE subjects are available? Modern foreign languages. The most common subjects are French, German and Spanish, although some schools also offer languages ​​such as Chinese (Mandarin) and Russian. Some schools require you to study a modern foreign language, so check with the school whether these are part of your electives or compulsory. Human subjects such as history, geography or religious studies. Arts subjects such as music, drama, art and design or media studies. Technical subjects such as design and technology, food technology or computer science. All students must take PE in Years 10 and 11, but you can also take it as a GCSE option. When do you have to choose your GCSE subjects? In the UK you start choosing your GCSE subjects in Year 9, but some schools allow you to start choosing them in Year 8. In summary, when students consider choosing subjects, they should consider their future plans, what they want to do in the future, and what direction they want to go in. They should also discuss what they are good at and what they like with their teachers and parents. Don't follow the trend of what your friends are learning or what is popular now. You should choose the most suitable one according to your actual situation and hobbies and interests. The same is true when choosing a school. You should not only consider the school's overall ranking, but also whether the subject you choose is the school's strength. For example, a school with a good overall ranking may be strong in all aspects, but the music you like and are good at is relatively weak, so it is not the best choice for you personally. Don’t know where to start when it comes to studying for GCSE subjects? Looking for an experienced teacher? Hope to find the right medicine for your disease and study efficiently?

Importance of GCSE 1. Which high school you go to depends on your GCSE results At the A Level stage, the admission requirements of various schools or colleges in the UK are different. Good schools require at least 6 A or above in GCSE subjects. Secondary schools will require B in some subjects, and the most general ones require 4-5 Cs (equivalent to 4-5 points in the new GCSE grading system). Because GCSE results are usually a convenient way for schools to infer students' learning ability in the future A-Level stage, the results of the previous stage have become the simplest and most direct method of judgment. Many schools have their own set of GCSE scoring standards to predict students' learning ability and decide whether to admit them. For example, if all 8-12 GCSE subjects are A, then the A-Level score is almost AAA. If there are 5 Bs (equivalent to 5 or 6 points) and 5 Cs (equivalent to 4 or 5 points) in the GCSE subjects, then the estimated A-level score is CCD. The lower the GCSE score, the lower the score the target school will give to this student. To put it bluntly, it will directly affect how many high schools will be open to recruiting you. If you are interested in a school but feel that your grades are not very optimistic, you might want to find out if the school has other flexible admission opportunities. Otherwise, you can only settle for the next best option. Secondly, the GCSE results determine what certificate you will take next. Some schools clearly state that you can only study certain A-level subjects if you have achieved at least A (at least 6 or 7 points) in the relevant GCSE subjects. If most of your grades are 4 or 5 points, that is, C, you can basically only choose vocational courses such as BTEC and miss A-levels. 2. GCSE subject results may be used as assessment criteria when applying for university courses or majors Regardless of what subjects you want to study in the future, the vast majority of university courses require GCSE English, Maths, and possibly Science, at least a C grade. Pay attention to the corresponding new grading system, which means it must be equivalent to 4 or 5 points in the new grading system. Some courses will be more rigorous and require students to study specific GCSE subjects and achieve certain grades, so the best way is to check the admission requirements given on the official website of the university of your choice. For example： The University of Leeds, a founding member of the Russell Group of the British Ivy League, requires a GCSE English language and mathematics score of at least B (approximately 5 or 6) for its business school's management program. The University of Bath has very high GCSE requirements for its psychology major, requiring more than 5 relevant GCSE subjects to have an A* grade, or most GCSE subjects to have an A grade. It also prefers to admit students with a good foundation in mathematics or statistics, such as an A grade in GCSE mathematics. So, be careful not to let poor GCSE results hold you back when applying to university! The A-Level system and requirements are being reformed, so universities will rely more on GCSE results than ever before. Don't put all your hopes on AS grades to make up for the shortcomings of GCSE! 3. GCSE results may also limit your university choices Some top universities (mostly those belonging to the Russell Group) have very high requirements for A-Level results, and most courses require AAB or above. Due to the inherent relationship between GCSE and A-Level, if you have a GCSE grade of B or C, and an A-Level grade of C or D, you will be rejected by many universities. This is especially true for highly competitive universities and courses. For example, LSE (the London School of Economics and Political Science) stipulates that applicants should have high GCSE grades, with most subjects reaching A and A* or equivalent, and English language and mathematics cannot be lower than B. They will also look at your GCSE subject combination and, if possible, refer to your AS (A-level first year) grades. As a "rising star" in the UK entrance examination world, the GCSE era is quietly unfolding with the "ceiling crisis" of the A-Level era, and has already played a key role in the application of many schools. Parents who are planning to send their children to prestigious schools in the UK do not have to wait until the A-Level stage to start taking British courses and exams; they should recognize the importance of GCSE, integrate their children into the British curriculum system as early as possible, and focus on GCSE results from an early age. In summary, if you want to apply to an excellent university, in addition to having enough confidence, every step in the previous learning stage must be taken steadily!

The British private school 11+ exam is the entrance exam for Year 7, usually held in the autumn and winter of Year 6. It is mainly for 10-11 year old children to enter private schools (ordinary public schools are nearby admissions, no exams are required). For domestic parents and students, the content of the British 11+ exam is very different from the domestic primary school entrance exam, and it is more difficult, so it is very important to prepare for the exam in advance. The 11+ exam is also in the form of a written test and an interview. The written test subjects are similar to those of the 7+, including mathematics, English, intellectual logic (verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning), etc. After passing the written test, there will be an interview. The specific test content and enrollment time will depend on each region and school. Because the exam is strict and competitive, and this exam is very important, parents and children need to prepare for the exam 1-2 years in advance. Today we will talk about mathematics in 11+. The 11+ math test first tests students' English reading ability, and students can only solve problems if they understand the meaning of the questions. Secondly, unlike domestic exams, the UK places more emphasis on logical thinking and comprehension, and many questions are carefully designed for this purpose. Although the questions themselves are not necessarily difficult, students are required not only to master the key points of knowledge, but also to have flexible and adaptable thinking skills to solve problems quickly. It is worth noting that the content of the 11+ math exam varies from school to school. The difficulty, number of questions, and time of the exam may vary from school to school. Generally speaking, the math exam has 30-40 questions, which will be divided into 2-3 parts, and the difficulty and number of questions in each part are different. Candidates must not only answer the questions correctly, but also complete the questions within the specified time to get a good score. Example of real exam questions The 11+ exams in the UK are usually set and graded by the school itself, or by the exam board, and all schools in the organization use this set of questions for the exam. Although we can't find a unified syllabus similar to the domestic exams, we can guide children to study according to the official syllabus (National Curriculum in England). The 11+ is mainly for Year 6, but it is recommended to learn some knowledge of Year 7 when preparing for the exam. K Education 11+ tutoring courses are mainly divided into mathematics and English & verbal reasoning. Through systematic course learning, it helps children to quickly familiarize themselves with the 11+ exam subjects and improve their logical thinking ability and answering skills. If you have any needs for interview coaching, customized courses, etc., please scan the QR code for consultation.