As shared by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the National Day Rally 2019 and later announced by Minister for Manpower Josephine Teo, parents can look forward to greater subsidy amounts on their children’s preschool fees from January 2020 as this will be increased across all eligible income tiers. According to a recent Straits...
When we have taken pains to select the best possible preschool for our kids, it can sometimes come as a surprise to realise that despite the adults’ best efforts, our children are not quite getting along with one of their teachers. They may drag their feet when going to school or may refuse to even...
Toa Payoh is a matured estate in central Singapore that continues to be popular due to its proximity to town. There are plenty of markets, food centres, shophouses and a standalone community library with three floors. If your child is attending preschool in Toa Payoh, you can take your pick from our curated list of...
It is completely normal for parents to hope that their children succeed in every aspect of life, including their academic journey. These expectations are usually laid out at the preschool level so you can base your children’s progress against a certain benchmark. Therefore, it can be quite distressing to come to the realisation that your...
Teachers’ Day is celebrated on the first Friday in September for children attending preschool in Singapore. It is a designated school holiday for MOE schools as well. To bring more attention to the tasks that early childhood educators have, we reached out to MindChamps Chinese PreSchool @ Thomson and got them to share with us...
Having the confidence to speak up in public does not come naturally to every child. While some children find it easy to express themselves, some who are more soft-spoken will find it an intimidating experience. If your child’s teacher has feedback that he needs to speak up, dig deeper to find out the cause. There...
The September holidays are usually so brief that it almost becomes a “blink and you miss it” kind of week. However, with careful planning, you can ensure that your child can take time off and have fun while getting some learning done at the same time. Here are some holiday workshops that are both fun...
These days, most after-school activities for kindergarten kids in Singapore usually involve sports, music or enrichment classes. While it is good to give the kids a head start, sometimes it is better to just let them play and relax after school. Outdoor play is beneficial in sharpening the social and motor skills of children, as...
How can brands win the love and loyalty of their customers? What makes one brand better at winning the customer experience process than the rest of them? Business professionals and entrepreneurs sat in for a workshop recently to get tips on customer satisfaction, branding and more – hosted by #1 New York Times and Wall Street...
Reading and storytelling are two important ways in which parents can help their child to foster brain development and imagination. Not only are these activities a form of bonding between the parents and the child, it also allows the child to be given a safe environment where language and emotions can be expressed without judgement....
