In the world of literacy, there has been a debate between two schools of thoughts on how reading is taught in schools and at home. On one side of the fence, it is believed that teaching phonics and phonemic awareness allows young children to develop a stronger foundation for reading. On the other hand, there...
The early years of a child’s life in nursery school mark the start of their learning journey. It is during these formative years that children begin to have a better understanding of how things work as well as the norms in society. Life skills refer to the psychosocial abilities and behaviours that enable a person...
Creativity is the act of turning imagination into reality and is an essential life skill as it helps children in various aspects of their development. Children who are creative develop cognitive skills, problem-solving skills and most importantly, learn self-expression. Creativity is often thought of as a trait that you are born with. However, a combination...
At the end of the year, most preschoolers are caught up in the excitement of the end-of-year concert, just as the parents are. Amidst the camera bulbs and stage lights, what flashes of inspiration are just as bright for the children who are performing on stage? What things do they learn that cannot be picked...
Our preschoolers couldn’t believe their luck when an Olympian paid a visit to our centre at Raffles Town Club recently. Meet Carli Renzi, the only Australian female athlete to qualify for the Judo Women’s Event at the Olympics in 2012. Carli Renzi’s Olympic Journey She was seven years old when she first started her Judo class. Her...
At the 2019 National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong commented on Singaporean parents’ growing understanding of the importance of early childhood education: We want to start earlier in a child’s life because these years make a big difference to his development… a good pre-school education can make a crucial difference. As such, the...
These days, parents have plenty of demands to meet, especially with how the landscape of modern parenting has shifted compared to the past. The juggling of your careers, the extra-curricular activities your children are involved in, after-school tuition lessons and social obligations can be physically and mentally exhausting. So, after handling all of the above,...
Outdoor play has been said to be very beneficial to the health and development of children. It improves their learning through creativity, develops social skills and independence, and encourages exploration. Playgrounds are a hot spot for children as they are a designated play area built just for them. It’s no wonder why children are constantly fascinated...
Regardless of whether you send your child to a childcare centre or kindergarten in Singapore, preschools in Singapore do not only focus on preparing young children to be academically proficient. An all-rounded education starts from early childhood and instilling firm values in your child ensures that they grow up to be grounded individuals with a...
One question that parents in Singapore often ask themselves is: “What kinds of classes would help my child be more successful in school and in life?”. The easy way out is to look at concrete subjects like English, Math or Mother Tongue. After all, in primary school and even some preschools, the emphasis seems to...
