While games like “Peek-a-boo” and “Rock-a-bye baby” may seem like mere child’s play, did you know that they are essential for an infant’s development? Many of the best infant care centres in Singapore like MindChamps use these activities to stimulate infants and aid their learning in the future. Here are some activities that experts recommend...
Are you a parent who isn’t for the idea of enrolling your child in primary school tuition? Here’s a survival guide on how your child can manage his/ her own homework and revision independently. It is already past bedtime. Instead of enjoying time reading or watching television together, you find yourself bound to the desk...
Memorising words is a natural part of the reading journey, especially for pre-readers and early readers. However, if your kindergartener is relying solely on memorisation when reading, that can be a red flag suggesting that he or she needs more practice with sounding out unfamiliar words and understanding them in context. Research shows that reading...
In a recent Parliamentary debate following the Budget 2018 announcement, Singapore’s Education Minister (Schools) Ng Chee Meng emphasised the importance of hands-on learning programmes in schools to cultivate the joy of learning in students. As reported by the Straits Times, Mr Mg cited the Applied Learning Programme (ALP) which is currently available in more than...
Looking for a childcare near Bukit Batok? We see a rise in parents living in the Bukit Batok vicinity enquiring about our childcare programme. This is probably owing to the fact that it is one of the top favourite neighbourhoods among young families in Singapore. Apart from it being a matured town where all the...
When parents think of best infant care centres in Singapore, the first criteria that come to mind are typically: top-notch facilities, highly qualified educarers and exceptional operations. But what also sets the best infant care centres apart is their high standard in curriculum. “Babies are more aware of the world around them than researchers once thought,”...
Are you looking for a preschool near Bukit Timah? Here’s a list of MindChamps PreSchools near you. Preschools in Bukit Timah, Nature’s Paradise Located in the westernmost part of the central region of Singapore is Bukit Timah – the highest natural point on the island state. A popular hiking trail and the only patch of rainforest left in Singapore, Bukit Timah remains a nature lover’s paradise. Families living close to Bukit Timah, for example along Ulu Pandan, Coronation...
Do infant care centres in Singapore have curricula that benefit a baby’s development? Consider those that incorporate sensory play. Remember that when a child is born, everything is new to him or her. Infants are experiential learners. Each of the senses plays a role in young children’s exploration and interpretation of the world around them. The...
Homework is an essential part of a student’s learning journey – it makes them revise and review the lessons that were learnt that day. In recent years, numerous parents have taken to forums to complain about their nursery children in Singapore having homework to complete. Parent blogger mommychuck mentioned that her two-year-old son had some...
Creative writing programmes are a good way to expose your child to different ways of writing and to build their interest. Writing is a valuable skill that requires practice, so children can definitely benefit from such workshops. But other than an improvement in their writing, here are some more essential skills they will pick up...
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