As announced by the Ministry of Education (MOE) in July 2019, the PSLE scoring system will be revamped starting from 2021. This will affect the current primary 5 students in 2020. After the new changes for the 2021 PSLE scoring system, your child will be graded with wider bands and the scores will reflect his/her...
Children are exposed to science every day as it is all around us. Watching how a plant grows, learning about the life cycle of animals and observing how raindrops fall are all part of science. It is no wonder then that children look forward to learning science at primary school. In Singapore, science is officially...
In 2019, The Ministry of Education in Singapore announced that mid-year examinations for Primary 3 and 5 would be scrapped, while there will be no school exams for primary 1 and 2 students took effect at the start of the year as well. No exams in school? Certainly, this should be something to celebrate, as...
During your child’s PSLE year, activities in school will gradually slow down to give him/her more time for PSLE study plan. While the co-curricular activities (CCA) and some recreational activities in school may omit the primary 6 cohort, your parental role in helping your child balance his/her schedule remains crucial. Creating a PSLE study plan...
The Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) is a vital steppingstone for every student who is going through the Singapore education system. As the first major exam, it is something new for both parents and kids. However, with some guidance, preparation for PSLE can be a breeze! Most parents want their kids to start preparation as...
Young, eager minds of children should be engaged in an environment that can stimulate their interest accordingly in order to build their development to the next level. Many parents are often in search of good, quality enrichment classes in Singapore to enrol their children. However, with a wide array of selection, it can be daunting...
Studying is a big part of schooling life and acquiring good habits would provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Grasping good study habits from young would also teach kids organisational skills, better focus, and other skills that would help them in all facets of life. Here, we share with you some ways to improve...
If your child is a student in Primary 3, science is a new subject that they will be taking. Science is an intriguing subject and an integral part of our daily life. Creating science experiments at home help to reinforce concepts learnt in school and is a fun way to bond with your child. DIY...
For most parents, speech and drama lessons are usually for kids to develop their language skills and to expose them to the art of acting and performing. Beyond that, exposing all kids to theatre can be useful for their future. Drama classes can also benefit all Singaporean kids by providing valuable insights into their own...
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...
