Another fine day. Today, I chose to spend some extra time with one of my students, who is four years old. I’ve been tutoring him for a year now, and over the past twelve months he has made wonderful progress in his phonics, reading, speech, language, and communication skills — all of which I intentionally weave into my sessions with younger learners. As his family celebrates Chinese New Year, I wanted to gift him something a little different: time together beyond our usual lesson, while still...

Today I did something that filled my cup in the best possible way. I spent a few quiet, meaningful hours at my local library, where I met three lovely children and their mums. I’ll be supporting them on their reading journeys—and honestly, there’s something incredibly special about being part of that process. Over time, I’ve noticed a pattern with every child I work with. There’s always a moment when they’re ready. It doesn’t always happen the first time we meet. Sometimes they’re unsure....