“Learning to read and write are the two most crucial skills a young learner needs to master. Their entire education depends on them being skilled and confident readers and writers.” From Einstein Never Used Flashcards, Hirsh-Pasek & Golinkoff (2003) According to studies on early literacy, young children who develop a “love of stories” by the...
What is the practical use of creative writing? For parents who may not be familiar with the education system, the purpose of creative writing in Singapore can be hard to grasp – other than it being a requirement to pass the Composition component in PSLE English. Adding onto their confoundment is that in Singapore, most...
Is your child struggling with reading comprehension? Before you help him/her, it is important to understand the underlying causes of the reading challenges that your child is facing. What is reading comprehension? Researchers have defined reading comprehension as a multi-faceted process where readers construct meaning as they interact with the text. Comprehension is only possible...
Reading – an important foundational skill that you need at preschools in Singapore Reading is a foundational skill that provides the avenue to learning especially at preschools in Singapore. In the article, ‘Learning to Read: A Call from Research to Action‘, Dr G. Reid Lyon mentions that the failure to read impairs the preschooler’s ability...
Reading is essential to life, providing new perspectives and teaching various life lessons. At the same time, reading also does wonders to fire up your kid’s imagination that will come in handy in creative writing. Here are some ways how reading can help with creative writing for kids: It provides inspiration for their creative writing...
Creating art is fun – but is it necessary? The next time that you wonder if making and studying art is really essential to your kid’s education, think again. Research has shown that creative art is often linked to better academic achievement. It improves reading comprehension as well as cognitive and critical thinking skills. Here...
A study by the Straits Times and Nexus Link revealed that four in 10 Singaporean families sent their preschoolers for private tuition. These enrichment classes taught the basics of primary school subjects like English, Chinese and Mathematics. According to the poll of 500 families with children under seven, at least two hours is spent on extra...
Reading programmes for kids abound in Singapore, but what is the best age for kids to start learning how to read? New research from Washington University in St. Louis has reported that “children as young as 3 are already beginning to recognise and follow important rules and patterns governing how letters in the English language...
There’s no real advantage in sending my child to a Chinese preschool in Singapore. My child will fall behind in English. What exactly IS the difference between regular preschools and Chinese preschools in Singapore anyway? These are just some of the questions and concerns that many parents have when it comes to the benefits of...
There’s more to preparing for PSLE in Singapore than merely attending tuition or memorising textbooks. Many parents are in line with MindChamps PSLE Success‘ approach when they opt to kill the drill approach that is getting less popular by both educators and parents, who instead adopt a different view when it comes to the concept...
