By Laetitia Lemin Easter will definitely be looking a lot different for us this year, and you may not be able to get all those Taobao crafts or chocolate Easter eggs now, but with a slight twist, you can still entertain the little ones with some fun indoor activities. Our community chats have been filled … Continued
By Tiffany Kuo Lockdown is hard. There is no doubt about it. On the bright side, since people all across Shanghai and in other locked cities are suffering together, it’s built a lot of camaraderie among neighbors. However, as a student, it is difficult to get past the fact that you are missing … Continued
By Dr. Liqun Hu, Clinical Psychologist at GHC Covid-19 has profoundly affected everyone, increasing our stress levels and adversely affecting the health of individuals, families and the wider community. The pandemic has seen a sudden and shocking change to our everyday lives; frequent nucleic acid testing, isolation, home-based working, online learning and a … Continued
By Shanghai Hong Qiao International School (HQIS) This past month has marked the beginning of E-Learning, and everything has been even smoother than expected. All of our staff, teachers, and students knew what to do, the online platforms and lesson plans were ready, and all the scheduled classes and activities took place regularly. During the past … Continued
By Britannica Shanghai As we near the end of the third week of online learning, there is much to celebrate. Our teachers have made the rapid transition to delivering lessons online, doing all that they can to ensure continuity and stability for our children. Students have shown remarkable resilience, independence and maturity while settling … Continued
By Dulwich Pudong When we received word that all schools in Shanghai were to transition to online learning, our academic team quickly took action, getting us up and running with a full online provision covering Early Years to our IB students starting Monday, 14 March. At the same time, knowing full well that … Continued
By YCIS Shanghai In response to the most recent outbreaks and to ensure the safety of all students and community members, YCIS Shanghai observed the instructions from the Education Bureau of Shanghai to move to online learning. Over the past two years, all five YCIS Shanghai campuses developed contingency plans should we need … Continued
As many of our readers and followers know, our Shanghai Mamas Coffee Mornings are our flagship event, and we want to adapt them to what our community needs in the current times. We are looking into hosting online meetings for international families and need volunteers to manage the calls. You won’t need to do … Continued
Are you finding it hard to sit still while others are dashing around fighting the virus? Here are a few opportunities to volunteer and help the community right now. The Expatriate Center (TEC) is a non-profit organization registered and supported by the Shanghai municipal government to help expatriates “Build A Home Away From Home”. … Continued
So you have gotten a phone call from the CDC or maybe Baymax is at your door advising that you are a close contact, or perhaps have tested positive for Covid-19. You have a bit of time to pack a bag, but aren’t sure what you’ll need. We’ve compiled a list based on the experience of … Continued
By Amanda McNeice & Melanie Ham We gave a few ideas about supporting a friend through isolation here, but thought we would brainstorm some ideas about supporting kids, too. Read along Kids of many ages, LOVE being read to…even if it’s over Zoom. While audiobooks can be an option, it’s more engaging to … Continued
So what can you do if a friend or colleague finds themselves in central quarantine or medical isolation? We often feel helpless to watch a friend struggling, and want to support them but aren’t sure how. Keep the lines of communication open. A simple check-in with a ‘how’s it going’ can help your … Continued
Charitable organisation, Shanghai Young Bakers is offering a kids camp next week as well as their usual baking classes through to the end of April. Read below to find out more. Give an orphan some bread, you feed him for one day; teach him how to bake, you feed him for a lifetime! … Continued
Shanghai booklovers reunited once again for the Shanghai Mamas Book swap event. Over 3000 books were dropped, swapped, and donated for our March event. The book swap, which was started 2 years ago at coffee morning, has exponentially grown and we love seeing the community come together for the genuine passion of reading. … Continued
To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, Shanghai Mamas teamed up with Brits Abroad Shanghai, Shanghai Expatriate Association, Deutscher Club Shanghai and American Club Shanghai to host a luncheon to support the female leaders of tomorrow and celebrate the achievements in our international community. Thanks for all who were able to attend the … Continued
