Writing is one of the most important skills a child needs not only in school, but in life as well. Some parents in Singapore may think that writing is only applicable to get through the exams, especially in primary school, but many adults still struggle with writing even in the corporate world. In reality, research shows...
When it comes to enrichment classes for kids, one of the key deciding factors that influence the choice of programmes that parents sign up for involves achieving the balance between enriching their child’s knowledge in a certain subject or field and keeping things fun. At MindChamps Woodlands, children get to enjoy the best of both...
These days, parents often get together to discuss their children’s progress in school. Inevitably, the topic often shifts to how our toddlers are coping with their Chinese classes, since that seems to be the biggest hurdle that most of them face. Many parents do not speak their Mother Tongue consistently at home, passing on their...
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...
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