Why Choose Integrated Reading Programmes Over Phonics Classes in Singapore

In Singapore, pure phonics enrichment classes used to be the go-to solution of most parents for their preschoolers’ language-learning needs. However, students of these curricula eventually ran into unforeseen difficulties, which necessitated the development of more holistic reading programmes. Although Singapore still teeming with phonics classes, modern modes of teaching how to read make a...

How Enrichment Classes For 4-year-olds Impact Their Development

Parents often send their toddlers who are as young as 4 years old for enrichment classes due to various reasons. However, have you ever considered the impact of such classes on their long-term development? The answer is in ‘magic trees’. According to scientific research at the University of California (UC) Berkeley, ‘magic trees’ are the...

8 Ways a Chinese Playgroup in Singapore Differs From The Norm

Curious about how a Chinese playgroup in Singapore differs from a regular one? Have you ever considered warming your toddler up to your mother tongue via an informal setting? Whether you have or haven’t considered this popular approach, here are several benefits of introducing your child to a Chinese playgroup that will win you over....

Hands-on learning at MindChamps @ Tanglin

MindChamps PreSchool @ Tanglin, organises a science-themed Show & Tell every term, bringing together parents and children for a fun session of sharing and learning across all levels. This day is arguably one of the best preschool highlight for our young champs as they get to showcase the knowledge they have acquired from as young as their...

The Truth about Appreciating your Child’s Uniqueness

Have you looked at your children and pondered how disparate their personalities are? It is inexplicable how different they can be. Each child has a unique personality and a distinct set of abilities; and as parents, we need to discover how to help our children thrive and feel most loved by us. In order to...

How To Survive a Year as a PSLE Parent

Beyond sending our primary school kids to tuition centres, how should parents in Singapore handle stress effectively so that they can equip their children to do likewise? With the Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) being just months away, primary 6 pupils all over Singapore are in overdrive mode as they race to prepare the best...

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