An increasing number of studies have shown that compared to a traditional learning method where young children are piled with worksheets, a well-rounded curriculum that develops positive behaviour and instills values and virtues that will last a lifetime may very well be what you need during your child’s early years. One great example lies within...
Creative writing is an area which many parents struggle with. Many of us have no personal experience with creative writing and may not know how to kickstart the writing journey for our children. Rather than scrolling through endless resources online for good material, you can use these tips to make creative writing exciting for your...
If you are a working parent who is looking for a child care centre, you are not alone. Demand for child care centres in Singapore has rocketed in recent years with more dual-working parents. Over the past four years, there has been a 53% increase in childcare centre places to meet the rising needs of...
Most preschools introduce foundation literacy and language lessons to young children when they enter playgroup or nursery. To enhance their learning beyond the classroom, you can look into enrichment classes that provide holistic learning in a fun environment to encourage your child to be a lifelong learner. However, if you’re stumped by the assortment of enrichment...
Many parents wonder whether their children are ready to learn to read. Different children grow at different paces, and while not every child will achieve the same milestones at the same time, here are some signs to look out for as you assess if your child is ready to take the next step in word...
Come 2024, students will no longer be assigned to Express, Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) streams based on their PSLE scores. Instead, Education Minister Ong Ye Kung has announced that this will be replaced with subject-based banding. Here’s an illustration of how the subject-based banding works: New PSLE scoring bands Primary 6 students taking the...
The March school holidays are nearing and that means a short break off school for school-going children! If you don’t have plans for the holidays, you may want to consider one or more of the following March school holiday workshops to let your child polish their academic skills or boost their confidence with drama and...
“Creative writing” is a buzzword that is growing ever more popular among parents these days. There must be a reason why. Rather than simply drilling children to write by rote (which is a spectacularly unsuccessful way of teaching), creative writing is a gentle way of stretching children’s imaginations, tapping into their emotions, and building their...
When done regularly, writing helps to hone one’s proofreading and editing skills. It plays a part in helping children and adults describe feelings and experiences well when communicating with others verbally. Writing is also a way of relieving stress for some, leading to improved mental and emotional health. But let’s zoom into a form of...
Reading is an essential skill that needs to be cultivated in early childhood to increase cognitive and emotional development. Through reading, not only will a child’s vocabulary be extended, it piques their curiosity too which leads to improved concentration and better ideas. Children also gain vital communication and social skills by understanding the interactions between...
