Author Kate DiCamillo once said, “Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a precious gift”. This could not have been said any better. What is the difference between reading programmes for kids and a phonics class? Most people invariably link reading to phonics...
With the days of endless revision and gruelling exam papers finally over, both parents and their kids can now look forward to the year-end holidays. Amidst the plans for holiday trips to take time off to rest and relax with your kids, slotting in some time for fun learning adventures might prove to be beneficial...
While most preschools in Singapore may teach Chinese as a subject, in Chinese immersion preschools, Chinese becomes a part of the kids’ daily lives. In MindChamps Chinese PreSchool, Mandarin is infused in the unique curriculum. In addition, Chinese is often taught by activating the five senses to increase fun, effectiveness and engagement. Children are born...
Recently, the government rolled out plans to reduce examinations in primary school, moving towards a more holistic assessment. With the growing de-emphasis on academic performance, there will be an increasing focus on the character development of each child. One way to give your kids a head start in this area would be to send them...
“My toddler hates Chinese and wants to quit his Chinese enrichment classes. What should I do?” When our little ones are unhappy about attending Chinese enrichment class, as parents, it is natural to feel concerned. After all, toddlerhood is the stage of curiosity. It feels too soon to dislike learning – and if they are...
Teachers are likely to be one of the most important factors when you search for a nursery in Singapore to place your child in. Nursery teachers play a vital role in shaping your child’s early childhood. Apart from teaching and maintaining order in the classroom, there is a lot of unseen preparation that teachers do...
Fact: Primary 1 preparation classes are growing in popularity Extra academic classes for students in the form of tuition is not a new thing. However, in recent years, parents have been going a step further, forking out decent amounts of money to send their children who are attending preschools in Singapore for extra academic classes...
Choosing a childcare is a big enough decision in itself, with a whole checklist of factors to consider. Not only that, you also have to get your child ready for this major milestone. Suffice to say that when a child starts school, it’s a huge transition for the entire family. So, how to simplify things?...
Preschools in Singapore tend to offer enrichment classes on top of their standard curriculum, and speech and drama is usually one of such classes. Drama classes provide immense psychological and social benefits. Some of these positive outcomes include an increased understanding of themselves in connection to the world, boosted creativity, fostered connectedness and collaboration, among...
Chinese is the most spoken language in the world with over 1.2 billion speakers. With China’s rising affluence and influence, it is no wonder why parents putting emphasis on the importance of Mandarin lessons for toddlers. Learning Mandarin can be tricky as there are four basic tones with one neutral tone. The pitch and intonation...
