Creative writing in Singapore is an elusive concept to parents who were not part of the relatively newer education system. As a result, anxious parents scurry to enrol their toddlers in enrichment classes to give their children a head start in their early education. With so many creative writing classes sprouting in Singapore, it is...
The Primary School Tuition Culture in Singapore Suffice to say that the primary school tuition culture in Singapore is worryingly prevalent. Anxious parents spend above and beyond the necessary amounts of money and effort on sending their primary school children to Singapore’s top tuition centres, enrichment classes, or private tuition, which in turn drill them with...
Many parents share that they are unsure about whether competition is good for children. While it’s fulfilling to let one’s son or daughter win as it helps to nurture confidence and a healthy self-image in them, child psychologists advise that always throwing a game in the name of a child’s contentment might eventually foster a...
Critical thinking is one of the most important skills that our children need in order to stay ahead in the future, especially in the fast-changing and competitive world that we live in today. Gone are the days when all that is required of them is to repeat facts off textbooks – it is now vital...
Having basic financial literacy for kids is crucial as it helps them navigate through life as an adult. Not only will they be able to plan ahead for the future, they will also be aware of the importance of keeping their spending within limits and make wise spending decisions. While it will be years before our children...
When it comes to English, mastering the fundamentals of grammar and its correct usage is essential for your child to do well in the subject. However, despite many years of learning the language and going through numerous practice assessments, some students may still find themselves making errors that could have been avoided – saving them...
Reading brings a host of benefits to your children during the early years, as it helps to build the neural connections in their brain and sets the pace for cognitive development. Many parents start off this journey by reading to and with their children, which is highly recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)....
How do you encourage your child to learn Chinese? The learning of Chinese has myriad benefits. First of all, in Singapore, it is an academic requirement for children to study and do well in a mother tongue for PSLE. And since Chinese has long been, and is increasingly a language for business expansion, trade,...
Once, a passenger onboard a plane was greeted by the air-steward who said, “Hi Sir, I served you onboard the last time,” to which the passenger replied, “Holiday’s over. A great year is about to begin!” Like the passenger, we can certainly look back with pride as we embark on another exciting time for our...
There are quite a few phases in life that make parents realise that their little one is all grown up, and one of these phases is the transition from preschool to Primary 1. It must be a proud moment for you as a parent, as you think about your child donning that new uniform and...
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