Reading is an essential skill that should be cultivated young, as almost every aspect of life requires reading in some form. Not only are reading programmes beneficial for kids who are less enthusiastic about picking up a book, they also help more advanced readers expand their comprehension level. However, with the variety of reading programmes...
Before enroling your child in a reading programme, are you forgetting one crucial step? Always start by finding out your child’s reading abilities and learning style first. This can be done through a comprehensive literacy assessment. Choose reading programmes for kids that offer literacy assessments How do you know if a reading programme will really...
“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...
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...
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...
Reading holds great value for a child’s development. Research shows that reading can boost cognitive ability and verbal skills in children. Reading for leisure can be a much-needed relaxation activity for children, which also boosts their imagination as they are introduced to new worlds and characters. Fluent reading is essential for children to be self-directed...
Your child may be a math whiz but if he or she does not possess adequate reading comprehension skills, chances are, he or she will struggle with primary school maths. Not even the most astute abacus and mental math skills can help if one does not comprehend the question being asked. In Singapore’s school curriculum,...
