Most parents of preschoolers share a common goal: that when the time comes, their little ones will be prepared for primary 1. There are several steps you can take to give your child’s reading and writing skills a boost, including using effective strategies at home to improve reading comprehension skills and enrolling him or her...
Reading is one thing, but retaining what you read is another. Just because a child is able to sound out the words in a story does not necessarily mean that he or she comprehends the meaning. Often, children experience difficulty in remembering what they read, especially if they are confused by or uninterested in the...
“I don’t know what to write!” If you hear this often from your child, you may have a reluctant writer in your household. One of the many reasons why a child is reluctant to write is that he is unable to connect with the writing activity. He also does not understand why he has to...
While games like “Peek-a-boo” and “Rock-a-bye baby” may seem like mere child’s play, did you know that they are essential for an infant’s development? Many of the best infant care centres in Singapore like MindChamps use these activities to stimulate infants and aid their learning in the future. Here are some activities that experts recommend...
Are you a parent who isn’t for the idea of enrolling your child in primary school tuition? Here’s a survival guide on how your child can manage his/ her own homework and revision independently. It is already past bedtime. Instead of enjoying time reading or watching television together, you find yourself bound to the desk...
Memorising words is a natural part of the reading journey, especially for pre-readers and early readers. However, if your kindergartener is relying solely on memorisation when reading, that can be a red flag suggesting that he or she needs more practice with sounding out unfamiliar words and understanding them in context. Research shows that reading...
In a recent Parliamentary debate following the Budget 2018 announcement, Singapore’s Education Minister (Schools) Ng Chee Meng emphasised the importance of hands-on learning programmes in schools to cultivate the joy of learning in students. As reported by the Straits Times, Mr Mg cited the Applied Learning Programme (ALP) which is currently available in more than...
Looking for a childcare near Bukit Batok? We see a rise in parents living in the Bukit Batok vicinity enquiring about our childcare programme. This is probably owing to the fact that it is one of the top favourite neighbourhoods among young families in Singapore. Apart from it being a matured town where all the...
When parents think of best infant care centres in Singapore, the first criteria that come to mind are typically: top-notch facilities, highly qualified educarers and exceptional operations. But what also sets the best infant care centres apart is their high standard in curriculum. “Babies are more aware of the world around them than researchers once thought,”...
Are you looking for a preschool near Bukit Timah? Here’s a list of MindChamps PreSchools near you. Preschools in Bukit Timah, Nature’s Paradise Located in the westernmost part of the central region of Singapore is Bukit Timah – the highest natural point on the island state. A popular hiking trail and the only patch of rainforest left in Singapore, Bukit Timah remains a nature lover’s paradise. Families living close to Bukit Timah, for example along Ulu Pandan, Coronation...
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