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...
There’s no real advantage in sending my child to a Chinese preschool in Singapore. My child will fall behind in English. What exactly IS the difference between regular preschools and Chinese preschools in Singapore anyway? These are just some of the questions and concerns that many parents have when it comes to the benefits of...
There’s more to preparing for PSLE in Singapore than merely attending tuition or memorising textbooks. Many parents are in line with MindChamps PSLE Success‘ approach when they opt to kill the drill approach that is getting less popular by both educators and parents, who instead adopt a different view when it comes to the concept...
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...
Kids are naturally curious. Studies show that if we harness that curiosity, we will develop their love for learning and perseverance in education. This, in turn, helps them realise their fullest potential as they mature. Apart from helping them achieve academic success, learning is also about guiding our kids to enjoy the process so they...
If you are worried that your child is “missing out” by not taking primary school tuition, have you ever considered that by not enrolling your child in a tuition centre, you are actually giving him/her an advantage? Take a look at the five essential skills that primary school students without tuition possess, and how you...
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,...
Phonics class helps a child read better by sounding out letters and blending sounds to form words. As your Primary 1 child takes on the MOE curriculum, possessing strong ability in reading, comprehending and writing will enable him or her to score well in exams. Here are five surprising ways that a phonics class can...
As mentioned in our article on 5 Secrets to Scoring in Primary School Without Tuition, Singapore’s tuition fixation stems largely from parents’ fear of their children falling behind and losing out to others. But primary school tuition may lead to an over-scheduled childhood, where free play is replaced with surmounting stress, pressure, and hours toiling...
Educating kindergarten kids about Chinese works best when there is the desire to learn. But how do you ensure that your child actually enjoys learning Chinese? The Chinese language is largely infiltrating large segments of society today. Unfortunately for many young children, Mandarin may be a tough language to grasp — but it doesn’t have...
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