Learning to read is one of the most important skills a child can acquire. Not only does reading give children access to a world of knowledge and information, it also helps them to develop key language and communication skills. Despite its importance, many children struggle with reading. Poor literacy skills can lead to problems in school as...
Breakfast is often referred to worldwide as the most important meal of the day — with good reason. As its name suggests, breakfast stands as the meal that breaks the overnight fasting period we undergo whenever we sleep, and is thus responsible for replenishing your body with what it needs to tackle the next day...
None of us are strangers to the five human senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. However, many often underestimate the importance of these five senses when it comes to a child’s holistic development, especially their role as the main means through which children can make sense of the world around them. Learning through sensory...
When it comes to selecting a preschool for your child, you would want to understand what kind of learning style is suitable for them. No pedagogy is better than another; the impact it has on your child’s development is the key determinant. All pedagogical approaches put the child’s interests at heart, which means identifying the nuanced differences can help you...
Many parents find themselves wondering whether they should send their sons and daughters to a preschool. After all, if their child is so young, how can he understand what is happening during lesson time? Contrary to popular belief, most experts agree that the ideal age to send a child for preschool education is between three and...
You start singing “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” in a different language, and you see your Champ dancing along to the same choreography as they would have when the English version is sung to them. While many Champion Parents naturally find pride in such small successes, the association between these learnt behaviours nurtured through playtime...
Much has been said about the importance of teaching preschool children to read at an early age, whether in school or at enrichment programmes. After all, it is challenging to go about our daily lives without basic literacy skills, such as sitting for written tests or ordering food. Being able to read also opens up...
Children love engaging with music and movement in their early years as it helps them to better express their feelings and emotions, and work in groups while developing their self-confidence and imagination. Hence, many early childhood educators and preschools like MindChamps incorporate music and movement into their early childhood syllabus to add colour and fullness...
There are many preschools in Singapore with different programmes and curriculums to choose from. As a parent with a child ready to start preschool, where do you even begin to decide on the best one for your child? Of course, in Singapore, there are concrete learning frameworks and curriculums that preschools have to follow, however,...
There are many preschool learning methodologies suited for different needs and preferences. It’s important to understand that one is not better than the other – the point lies in which is the best way to facilitate your child’s development. By understanding their nuances and how they help set MindChamps Preschool apart, you can have a more informed...
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