Did you know that the first five years of your child’s life are crucial in developing their full potential? Research shows that the foundation of how a child learns is laid during these early years, when your child’s brain forms more than 1 million new neural connections every second. That’s right, every second! In fact,...
The end of the year is in sight, that means the PSLE and year-end exams are just around the corner. It is around this time that you and your child might be feeling some apprehension. Although it may be normal for nerves to creep in, it’s worth acknowledging that your child has put in hard...
Seeing the world change so extraordinarily in the past few years is why values like resilience, grit and adaptability are so important to nurture in our children. Comprising three distinct qualities, the Champion, Learning and Creative Minds, our 3-Mind education model does just that. This model is designed to equip our Champs with the necessary...
While vaccination rates continue to improve and schools transition back to face-to-face classes, one thing is for certain – remote learning is here to stay. Sure, Singapore may be working towards treating COVID-19 as endemic. But with the virus’s unpredictability, alternating between distance and in-person learning is something that your child will have to adapt...
“I’ve tried speaking to my child in Chinese, but he always replies me in English.” Sounds familiar? You are not alone. Children who grow up in an English-speaking environment are often reluctant to speak in Chinese even after they enter kindergarten or nursery school in Singapore. It is unsurprising then for children to display resistance...
Race and racism can be a touchy subject. Often, parents are nervous about broaching the subject because they are not sure how to do so sensitively and thoughtfully. Others think that they should avoid speaking about it, so as not to draw attention to it. However, that approach sends the message to kids that race...
Graduation from preschool will be a major milestone for your child to look forward to. What’s next is a huge step towards the start of their lifelong journey in primary school. Even though the Ministry of Education (MOE) has emphasised that “every school is a good school”, how can you as a parent choose the...
It is a scene that any parent will find familiar, played out in households every day all over the world. Parents put aside their work or settle down beside beds in the evening to read to their children – only to react with amused exasperation when their kids pull out the same dog-eared book they...
To many three-year-olds, attending nursery in Singapore is a major milestone in their young lives. Instead of being at home most of the day with a caregiver, attending nursery school puts them in the company of their peers and teachers. This affects nursery children’s social skills as well. It is not surprising then that your...
Studying is a big part of schooling life and acquiring good habits would provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Grasping good study habits from young would also teach kids organisational skills, better focus, and other skills that would help them in all facets of life. Here, we share with you some ways to improve...
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