Choosing a childcare centre in Singapore can be pretty stressful if it is your first time looking. It can be difficult to figure out what you want when you are not even sure what questions to ask. Here, we simplify the process for you by breaking down some of the more important factors to look...
To my little one: Congratulations, darling! It was amazing to see you perform so confidently during your graduation concert. You have worked so hard at memorising your lines and dance moves and it really showed. We could not take our eyes off you. We are so proud of you for putting in so much effort...
At the end of the year, most preschoolers are caught up in the excitement of the end-of-year concert, just as the parents are. Amidst the camera bulbs and stage lights, what flashes of inspiration are just as bright for the children who are performing on stage? What things do they learn that cannot be picked...
These days, parents have plenty of demands to meet, especially with how the landscape of modern parenting has shifted compared to the past. The juggling of your careers, the extra-curricular activities your children are involved in, after-school tuition lessons and social obligations can be physically and mentally exhausting. So, after handling all of the above,...
Regardless of whether you send your child to a childcare centre or kindergarten in Singapore, preschools in Singapore do not only focus on preparing young children to be academically proficient. An all-rounded education starts from early childhood and instilling firm values in your child ensures that they grow up to be grounded individuals with a...
Most of us have the perception that Punggol is a relatively uninteresting place – the most interesting feature being the waterway, but other than that, nothing much. But did you know Punggol is home to many fun, interesting and even historical places? Read on to discover some exciting places which you can take your child...
During the Early Childhood Conference 2019, Minister Desmond Lee spoke on the benefits of outdoor learning and how this affects the development of children. Mr Lee also outlined certain changes some preschools would be implementing in the 2020 curriculum to factor in the time preschoolers spend on playing and learning outdoors. While some childcare centres...
Most preschools, childcare centres and kindergartens in Singapore are closed on Children’s Day, which is commemorated on the first Friday of October each year. This year, instead of bringing your child to play outdoors, how about embarking on some meaningful activities with your child? From volunteering with therapy dogs to beach cleaning, take your pick...
Play is defined as an enjoyable activity of choice and is an instinctive behaviour that children exhibit. All around the world, children love to play, be it indoors or outdoors, with or without toys. In childcare centres and nursery school in Singapore, lessons are moving away from rote learning to include more play-based learning, and...
As shared by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the National Day Rally 2019 and later announced by Minister for Manpower Josephine Teo, parents can look forward to greater subsidy amounts on their children’s preschool fees from January 2020 as this will be increased across all eligible income tiers. According to a recent Straits...
