When we have taken pains to select the best possible preschool for our kids, it can sometimes come as a surprise to realise that despite the adults’ best efforts, our children are not quite getting along with one of their teachers. They may drag their feet when going to school or may refuse to even...
Having the confidence to speak up in public does not come naturally to every child. While some children find it easy to express themselves, some who are more soft-spoken will find it an intimidating experience. If your child’s teacher has feedback that he needs to speak up, dig deeper to find out the cause. There...
Schools are where children spend a large part of their waking hours in learning, socialising and developing. Unfortunately, along with the positive influences of school, children may occasionally pick up certain undesirable habits from their peers or as a reaction to their environment. If left uncorrected, the bad habits may become automatic behaviours. Here are...
As shared in our previous post, MindChamps has now joined the ranks of internationally-renowned brands as the latest case study by #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Dr Joseph Michelli – as featured in his newest book, The MindChamps Way – How to Turn an Idea into a Global Movement. Dr...
National Day in Singapore is commemorated yearly on 9 August. If your child is attending preschool in Singapore, he or she may be curious to find out more about National Day and how it came about. Therefore, we’ve made a list featuring some interesting facts about our country and this special day. National Anthem and...
Yes, you heard us right! Singapore is truly a great place to raise kids, for many reasons. From having the world’s best education system and the best preschools in Singapore to facilities that are built with families in mind, here are just some reasons that make our little red dot the perfect place to have...
Children experience complex feelings the same way adults do – but they lack the vocabulary and the capacity to handle them. If you have ever watched your child go from zero to a hundred in a matter of seconds, you will understand how they need help to manage their emotional health. How can we teach...
According to a 2018 article on the Independent, one in four children under six now own a smartphone – and almost half of them spend up to 21 hours on their devices per week. That works out to around three hours each day – precious hours which should be spent playing rather than scrolling through...
Playgroup is considered as a milestone for young children, especially if they have not been to infant care or parent-accompanied classes prior to starting school. As with any big change, ample preparation is required for children who will be attending preschool in Singapore. What kind of feelings will the little ones experience? Here’s a quick...
“Come with me, and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination…” If you have read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, you will remember how creative and imaginative his invented worlds are. Why is imagination important for children? Imagination is defined as the creative ability to form ideas and images without external...
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