Hi everyone! 👋

Today, I introduced my learners to something new—Pages on iPad—but with a twist! Instead of the usual text-heavy documents, we explored the power of graphic organisers, thanks to Apple’s ready-made templates.

At first, many of my students thought Pages was just for long essays or formal writing. But today, they discovered how versatile it can be. With the help of the built-in graphic organiser templates, learners were able to visualise their ideas, check the flow of their thoughts, and decide whether their information was relevant to the task.

For this session, we used the Hamburger Paragraph—and upgraded it to a Hamburger Essay! 🍔✨ This structure helped learners build a solid outline for their writing task, especially for crafting an invitation. Each “layer” of the burger became a part of their essay: the top bun for the introduction, the fillings for supporting details, and the bottom bun for a strong conclusion.

Students demonstrated their understanding by filling in the organiser based on the information they had gathered. It was a joy to see them gaining confidence, knowing they had a clear structure to guide them. Most importantly, they realised that writing doesn’t have to be overwhelming when you have the right tools at hand.

This experience really highlighted how technology—when used with purpose—can unlock new ways for learners to organise, express, and enjoy their writing process. And for me? Another proud teacher moment. 🥰

Until the next classroom adventure,

Teacher Asniem

Hi, dear parents! 👋😊

This week, I’m inviting you to help your child with their reading at home. 🏡

I’ve created Reading Book 2 specially for them, and I would love for you to show it to your child and read along together. 💞👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Reading together helps build your child’s confidence and makes learning more fun! 🎉✨

Thank you so much for your support! 🙏🌟

Happy reading! 📘😊

📚💖 Jom Membaca Bersama Minggu Ini! 💖📚

Hai ibu bapa yang dikasihi! 👋😊

Minggu ini, saya ingin menjemput anda untuk membantu anak anda membaca di rumah. 🏡📖

Saya telah hasilkan Buku Bacaan 2 khas untuk mereka, dan saya amat berharap anda dapat tunjukkan buku ini kepada anak anda dan baca bersama. 💞👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Membaca bersama boleh meningkatkan keyakinan anak anda dan menjadikan pembelajaran lebih menyeronokkan! 🎉✨

Terima kasih atas sokongan anda! 🙏🌟

Selamat membaca! 📘😊

Love, Teacher Asniem❤️🐢

Hi everyone! 🌟

I’m excited (and a little nervous) to share that I’ve officially begun my journey with the Apple Teacher Portfolio! As someone who’s always looking for creative ways to engage learners, this feels like the perfect next step in my teaching adventure.

I just completed my first task, and like any good first step, it came with its fair share of a-ha moments and tech hurdles. My takeaway? Technology can both excite and scare us—and that’s perfectly okay.

During this first activity, I explored how using the Notes app on iPad can transform a mundane task like writing into something more dynamic and enjoyable for learners. With Notes, students can write, draw, copy, and organise their work with ease. Unlike paper, there’s no need to erase and rewrite; changes are smooth and intuitive. Plus, it gets the job done faster—always a bonus in a busy classroom!

But let’s be honest—before the magic happens, there’s one big hurdle: tech confidence. Teachers need to teach how to use the tool, and that can feel daunting for both teachers and students. That was definitely the “scary” part. 😅

Still, once the foundation is laid, the fun begins. The Notes app can be seamlessly integrated into all kinds of lessons—brainstorming, journaling, even organising writing ideas for ESL learners (like my Year 6 students!). It brings a level of creativity and clarity that paper sometimes can’t.

So here I am—one task down, more to go, and feeling optimistic. With each step, I’m learning not just how to use Apple tools effectively, but also how to embrace the joy of exploring new teaching possibilities, even if they start with a bit of fear.

I’ll be documenting this journey here on the blog, so feel free to follow along. Let’s keep learning, trying, failing, and flying together. 🚀

With excitement and a slightly trembling stylus,

Teacher Asniem

Last month was a rollercoaster for me, at least emotionally. Every TnL need to be consciously planned, reviewed, revised and revisited. Sometimes I feel like a failure. I’m starting to feel the weight of the responsibility to truly reach my students. I know from past experience that learners often need something extra to stay motivated — something that feels exciting, rewarding, and personal.

After a conversation with a surprisingly insightful doctor (who was supposed to be treating me, not advising me!), I walked away with more than just medication — I left with a renewed sense of purpose and a practical idea: “Children thrive on competition.”

And just like that, a new plan started forming in my mind.

🎯 A Simple But Hopeful Intervention: Weekly Competitions

I haven’t launched it yet — but I’ve been preparing with hope and excitement. The idea is to hold weekly competitions that alternate between team-based and individual games, tied closely to what the students are learning in class.

Here’s the plan I’m praying will spark a difference:

📅 The Competition Breakdown

💻 Week 1 & 3: Super Kahoot! (Individual Game)

These weeks will feature quick-fire Kahoot quizzes based on our lessons.

• The Top 5 scorers will earn the Super Kahoot title

• Winners will receive small instant prizes right after the game

🔤 Week 2 & 4: Spelling Star Challenge (Group Game)

Students will be grouped into teams of five and will play either:

• Spelling Bee – where they spell aloud in front of the class

• Hot Seat – where one player guesses a word while teammates give clues

🏆 Scores will be tracked on a big mahjong paper scoreboard, and at the end of the month, the best-performing team will receive a small prize and the title Spelling Star Team. I’m keeping it fun, low-cost, and meaningful — with certificates and possibly Perky Piung merchandise if I can find a way to get them!

I want students to feel that hard work and focus are rewarded, and that learning can be something to look forward to — not fear.

🎁 Bonus Motivation: Stickers & Badges

To keep the momentum going, I’m also planning:

• A Sticker Redemption Poster where students can trade classroom task submissions for stickers. 

• Helper Badges to give students class responsibilities and pride in their role.

🌈 My Hope

I haven’t rolled this out yet — but my heart is full of hope. I want to believe that with the right mix of structure, encouragement, and fun, my students will feel:

• Seen

• Motivated

• Excited to participate

• And most importantly — confident in their ability to learn

It’s not just about prizes. It’s about giving them moments to shine.

If this works, I’ll share the journey — the ups, the flops, and hopefully, the wins too. 💛

If you’re a teacher trying something similar, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s keep supporting each other as we do our best for our learners — one star at a time.

Full of hope! 

Teacher Asniem

Hi Parents,

This week’s homework is a short reading task. Don’t worry — your child won’t be doing it alone! I’ve made a video where I read with them. 🎥📖

✅ Just play the video

✅ Let your child follow along

✅ Encourage them to read out loud

✅ Praise their effort 🌟

📚 Kerja Rumah Tahun 5: Jom Baca Bersama!

Hai Ibu Bapa,

Kerja rumah minggu ini ialah tugasan membaca. Jangan risau — anak anda tidak akan keseorangan! Saya dah sediakan video bacaan. 🎥📖

✅ Mainkan video

✅ Biar anak ikut bacaan

✅ Galakkan mereka baca kuat

✅ Puji usaha mereka 🌟

Thank you for your support. A little help from you goes a long way! 💖

Teacher Asniem

 Hi everyone!

For this week’s English homework, our young learners will be diving into a fun and simple reading assignment. 💡 Don’t worry, dear parents — you won’t have to do it alone! I’ve recorded a video where I read the text with the children. 🧑‍🏫🎥

You can play the video at home to help your child follow along, listen to the pronunciation, and build confidence in reading. 🎶📖 It’s a great way for them to learn at their own pace, with your gentle support.

💬 How you can help:

• Sit with your child while they watch the video 📺

• Pause and repeat parts together 🔁

• Encourage them to try reading out loud 📢

• Celebrate their effort with a smile or a high five! 🙌💕

Let’s make reading a joyful routine — even just 10 minutes daily can make a big difference! 💖✨

Hai semua!

Untuk tugasan Bahasa Inggeris minggu ini, anak-anak kita akan menjalankan aktiviti membaca yang mudah dan menyeronokkan. 💡 Ibu bapa jangan risau — anda tidak perlu mengajar seorang diri! Saya telah menyediakan video khas di mana saya akan membaca bersama anak-anak. 🧑‍🏫🎥

Ibu bapa boleh memainkan video tersebut di rumah supaya anak-anak dapat mengikut bacaan, mendengar sebutan yang betul, dan membina keyakinan dalam membaca. 🎶📖 Ia juga membantu mereka belajar mengikut rentak sendiri, dengan sokongan lembut daripada ibu bapa tersayang.

💬 Bagaimana anda boleh membantu:

• Luangkan masa bersama anak semasa menonton video 📺

• Hentikan dan ulang semula bahagian tertentu untuk latihan 🔁

• Galakkan mereka membaca dengan suara kuat 📢

• Beri pujian, senyuman atau ‘high five’ atas usaha mereka! 🙌💕

Jadikan membaca sebagai rutin yang menggembirakan — hanya 10 minit sehari pun sudah cukup untuk memberi kesan besar! 💖✨

With care,

Teacher Asniem

💌 Hi there, amazing parents! 👋😊

If you’ve landed here from my link, that means you’re the proud parents of my Year Two class! 🎉📚

Welcome to my blog — I’m so happy to have you here! 💖🌟

👩‍🏫 My name is Asmah, but I go by my pen name — Asniem ✍️

I’ve asked my learners to call me Teacher Asniem because it’s fun and easy to remember! 🥰✨

🎵 Starting this week, we’ll begin each class with a cheerful song! 🎶☀️

I would love your help to show this song to your child at home. 🏡💞

You’re welcome to sing along too — the more, the merrier! 🎤🕺💃

🎉 So here it is… our happy class song! Enjoy and have fun singing together! 🎤😊🌟

💌 Hai ibu bapa yang hebat! 👋😊

Jika anda sampai ke sini melalui pautan saya, itu bermaksud anda adalah ibu bapa murid Tahun Dua saya! 🎉📚

Selamat datang ke blog saya — saya sangat gembira dengan kehadiran anda! 💖🌟

That's all for now, happy singing and see you soon!

Not all lessons land the first time—and that’s something I’m learning to accept with more patience.

Last week  session with this class was tough. We focused on listening and vocabulary related to the days of the week and months of the year, using a listening activity as the main anchor. The plan was simple: listen, match words to pictures, and build towards sentence construction using key phrases.

In reality, the class struggled to cope.

Even with support, the learners had difficulty keeping up with the fill-in-the-blanks tasks. I found myself pausing frequently to help individuals catch up or re-explain the activity entirely. Despite breaking down the instructions and reducing the language load, many learners were still lost midway through. By the afternoon session—when we revisited the same vocabulary through another listening-based fill-in-the-blanks exercise—it became clear: they weren’t ready to move on yet.

In hindsight, the lesson needs to be repeated next week. But this time, with a stronger emphasis on sentence patterns and structured vocabulary reinforcement.

What Didn’t Work

One major hurdle was the textbook itself. The presentation was too crowded, too wordy, and didn’t guide the learners’ attention to key ideas. The layout overwhelmed rather than supported. I’ve now realised that for this class, I need to adapt the materials much more carefully—simplified visuals, clearer focus, and just one language skill at a time.

Moving Forward

This weekend, I’ll be planning a full one-cycle lesson built around the four core skills:

• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing

Plus a little Language Arts for creativity and fun.

The centre of it all? Vocabulary and sentence patterns. If learners can grasp these clearly, the rest will follow more naturally.

The goal isn’t speed—it’s clarity. If it takes two or even three rounds to get there, then so be it.

Some classes push me to teach differently—and this is one of them. They’re not less capable, just differently paced. And it’s my job to meet them where they are.

Let’s see how the next cycle goes. Am praying hard.