When it comes to choosing a childcare centre, some parents shortlist their choices based on factors such as brand name and reputation, while others pick a childcare centre near their workplaces. Enrolling one’s child in a childcare near to home is usually one of the last variables that come to mind, as most places in...
Choosing the right kindergarten in Singapore Choosing from the wide range of kindergartens in Singapore is the first step to formally kickstart your preschooler’s learning journey towards primary school. Right from kindergarten, children familiarise themselves with the routines of school and become accustomed to formal learning. This kindergarten education prepares them for the future rigorousness...
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...
With the emergence of premium childcare centres in Singapore, parents may wonder how the quality of the education differs from centres that charge lower fees. In our nation’s competitive childcare centre landscape, is it true that you get what you pay for? Specifically, how well do premium childcare centres prepare students for primary school? Before...
Completing worksheets at a desk may seem like the proper way to ensure that learning outcomes are met, but research has shown that something else contributes significantly to a child’s early cognitive, social, and emotional development: Play. Rather than only posing close-ended questions, a well-rounded playgroup in Singapore introduces a play-based curriculum full of explorative...
Are you looking for a kindergarten in the east of Singapore for your child? A popular choice among parents island-wide, MindChamps PreSchools in Singapore offers cutting-edge learning and enrichment programmes for children from 18 months to 6 years old, in the playgroup, nursery and kindergarten levels. In particular, our kindergarten programme is specially designed to...
Educating kindergarten kids about Chinese works best when there is the desire to learn. But how do you ensure that your child actually enjoys learning Chinese? The Chinese language is largely infiltrating large segments of society today. Unfortunately for many young children, Mandarin may be a tough language to grasp — but it doesn’t have...
As all parents can vouch for, the arrival of a child changes a couple’s lives completely. Apart from a shift in the daily routine, one key area to consider is the childcare arrangements of the little one while mum and dad are at work. Thankfully, Singapore’s central business district (CBD), like Raffles Place, where many...
Learning the Chinese language from young will open up more opportunities for your child in the future. Not only is it increasingly used as a language for business expansion, trade, travel and cultural understanding, it is also one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. With such enormous and far-reaching benefits to learning...
