According to MOE, co-curricular activities (CCA) “are an integral part of our students’ holistic education”. When children participate in CCA, they are given new, fun experiences that they may not ordinarily have otherwise. MOE wants to allow students to “discover their interests and talents while developing values and competencies that will prepare them for a...
Young, eager minds of children should be engaged in an environment that can stimulate their interest accordingly in order to build their development to the next level. Many parents are often in search of good, quality enrichment classes in Singapore to enrol their children. However, with a wide array of selection, it can be daunting...
For most parents, speech and drama lessons are usually for kids to develop their language skills and to expose them to the art of acting and performing. Beyond that, exposing all kids to theatre can be useful for their future. Drama classes can also benefit all Singaporean kids by providing valuable insights into their own...
One question that parents in Singapore often ask themselves is: “What kinds of classes would help my child be more successful in school and in life?”. The easy way out is to look at concrete subjects like English, Math or Mother Tongue. After all, in primary school and even some preschools, the emphasis seems to...
Parents in Singapore often send their children to enrichment programmes as a way of discovering or developing an interest in a certain subject or to provide them with the opportunity to gain confidence in social settings. Of the many enrichment programmes available in Singapore, speech and drama classes for kids remain a popular choice for...
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of your favourite TV show – or what it takes for a radio deejay to put on a great show on the airwaves? As for the news that you watch on TV, is it really just about the newscaster reading text off the screen? These were some...
What do teachers and movie directors have in common? Are there lessons to be learnt from directing academy award-winning actors like Sir Anthony Hopkins and Geoffrey Rush, and how would that apply to classroom teaching? In today’s classrooms, it is no longer about teaching facts. Teachers have to engage with their students and bring the...
Shyness in children is a natural thing. Children behave shyly in certain situations, such as when they meet people for the first time and when they are exercising caution in unfamiliar scenarios. However, some children are so shy that it interferes with their ability to make new friends and develop social skills. Some parents have...
Typically, children who attend nursery school are between three to four years old. Children at this age see themselves as unique and individual and are learning to form a sense of self-identity. This is a stage where they experience significant physical growth and master new skills. Skills and speech developmental milestones of nursery children...
Recently, the government rolled out plans to reduce examinations in primary school, moving towards a more holistic assessment. With the growing de-emphasis on academic performance, there will be an increasing focus on the character development of each child. One way to give your kids a head start in this area would be to send them...
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