It is completely normal for parents to hope that their children succeed in every aspect of life, including their academic journey. These expectations are usually laid out at the preschool level so you can base your children’s progress against a certain benchmark. Therefore, it can be quite distressing to come to the realisation that your...
The September holidays are usually so brief that it almost becomes a “blink and you miss it” kind of week. However, with careful planning, you can ensure that your child can take time off and have fun while getting some learning done at the same time. Here are some holiday workshops that are both fun...
Reading and storytelling are two important ways in which parents can help their child to foster brain development and imagination. Not only are these activities a form of bonding between the parents and the child, it also allows the child to be given a safe environment where language and emotions can be expressed without judgement....
As announced by the Ministry of Education (MOE) on 13 August 2019 (Tuesday), the school term for all MOE primary and secondary schools is set to begin on 2 January 2020 and end on 20 November 2020. For students in their first year of Junior College (JC) or Millennia Institute (MI), school starts on 5...
Parents in Singapore often send their children to enrichment programmes as a way of discovering or developing an interest in a certain subject or to provide them with the opportunity to gain confidence in social settings. Of the many enrichment programmes available in Singapore, speech and drama classes for kids remain a popular choice for...
In recent years, there has been a discussion in the education sector about reducing class sizes, especially in primary schools. Research has shown that a smaller number of students in one class will allow the teachers to offer better attention to each child, as compared to a 1:30 ratio at the lower primary levels right...
A toddler’s brain is like a sponge, where their inquisitive mind absorbs new knowledge every day. The early years of a child are without a doubt most essential to their literacy formation and language development. To spark your toddler’s interest in Chinese, start by exposing them to the language as early as possible. By incorporating...
In Singapore, it is very common to see children attending after-school classes from as young as kindergarten. These after-school classes are highly sought after by parents who perceive the extra lessons to be both academically and emotionally beneficial for their children. Many times when parents have been asked for their opinions on sending their children...
In Singapore, it is very common to see children attending after-school classes from as young as kindergarten. These after-school classes are highly sought after by parents who perceive the extra lessons to be both academically and emotionally beneficial for their children. Many times when parents have been asked for their opinions on sending their children...
In recent years, more and more parents have started enrolling their children in enrichment classes as soon as they turn three years of age. Many parents perceive that the younger their children are, the better it would be for their brains to absorb the lessons. It is not uncommon to see kids below the age...
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