Since 2009, the Ministry of Education (MOE) has used STELLAR, short for Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading as the national curriculum. It was piloted in some schools in 2006 but was officially introduced in 2009. STELLAR takes a more creative, less academic-based approach to the learning of English through developing pupils’ ability to...
In recent years, more and more parents have started enrolling their children in enrichment classes as soon as they turn three years of age. Many parents perceive that the younger their children are, the better it would be for their brains to absorb the lessons. It is not uncommon to see kids below the age...
It’s time to choose a childcare centre for your precious children – but you are overwhelmed with options. There are so many schools of thought and so many different curricula. Which is the best option for your children? On the other hand, you wonder if you will be able to squeeze another destination into your...
Our world is a busy one with many things happening every second. Things that distract us and divert our attention can stimulate multiple senses like sight, smell and sound. Children are by nature more sensitive to these distractions. If you notice that your child cannot keep their focus when you are reading a short story...
David Chiem, Founder CEO and Executive Chairman of MindChamps PreSchool Ltd, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Australian Chamber of Commerce, Singapore (AustCham). Awarded to an individual who has successfully established their own business in Singapore, the award takes into account the awardee’s entrepreneurial spirit and journey, the financial performance of the...
Being an early childhood educator used to be regarded as a career path for women – but according to figures from the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), the number of men entering the industry as preschool teachers has been rising steadily in recent years. As of 2018, there are 130 male early childhood educators in...
Bilingual Preschool Vs Chinese Preschool: Which is a better choice for your child? Learning two languages from a young age has been proven to be beneficial for a child’s literacy and language development. To raise an effectively bilingual child, it’s important to establish the language foundation right from their formative years. While the majority of...
It’s the time of the year when parents who have children entering primary school will start to prepare for the primary one (P1) registration for 2019, which is just around the corner. This is set to take place from 3 July 2019 for children entering P1 in 2020. The whole process, from the pre-registration to...
Playgroup is considered as a milestone for young children, especially if they have not been to infant care or parent-accompanied classes prior to starting school. As with any big change, ample preparation is required for children who will be attending preschool in Singapore. What kind of feelings will the little ones experience? Here’s a quick...
“Come with me, and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination…” If you have read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, you will remember how creative and imaginative his invented worlds are. Why is imagination important for children? Imagination is defined as the creative ability to form ideas and images without external...
