As your Champ heads to primary school, their curriculum will expand to include more subjects, with one of them being the English language. In the primary school English language syllabus, students are tested for their literacy and comprehension skills. Because English is the primary medium of instruction for all other subjects, it’s important for Champs...
When it comes to motivating your child to get work done, some parents can be more successful with rewards while others may become more involved in the process. Especially if your child is making the transition from Kindergarten to Primary School, it will require them to have more discipline to make time to study and...
As Professor Emeritus Allan Snyder – Chair of Research on the MindChamps World Research, Advisory and Education Team – says, “It’s pointless having the latest research, if we still teach the same way in the classroom.” Especially at a young age, the most valuable lessons children learn are from the guidance given by both parents...
Having your child utter a string of “Mama” and “Dada” babbles in their early years can put a smile on any parent’s face. In a matter of time, children will experiment with a wider range of consonant sounds, expand their vocabulary and speak with various tones of voice. This oral language is a clear indicator...
When a five-time Paralympic gold medallist and two-time world record holder mentions your name on stage to celebrate your achievement, you will most definitely feel a sense of pride. That’s how Shrivaths felt when Singaporean Paralympic champion swimmer and former Nominated Member of Parliament Yip Pin Xiu singled him out to acknowledge his breakthrough PSLE...
From left to right: Benjamin Chan, Dan Meng Hui, Claudia Wu “I always get distracted, and I just cannot focus,” says Benjamin Chan. Benjamin really struggled with his PSLE preparations as he was easily distracted. Whenever he attempted to study, he usually ended up playing video games or sleeping. As a result, Benjamin had to...
You don’t have to be a pro to be able to help your child appreciate Chinese. So how can you make learning Chinese less of a chore and more of a joy for your child AND yourself? That’s a common question parents in Singapore have, where English has overtaken Chinese as the most-used language at...
Fostering a love for reading in your children is one of the best gifts you can give them. It is an extremely valuable skill to acquire and is a reliable predictor of academic success. Between primary 1 to 6, the ages of 6 to 12, is a critical window where the habit of reading takes...
Human beings view the world in unique ways. Different students lean towards different learning styles, similar to how an educator might have a preferred teaching method. Educational theorist Neil Fleming developed the VARK model in 1987 to help make sense of how different individuals absorb and retain information. The acronym VARK stands for Visual, Auditory,...
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...
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