Did you know that more than 1 million new neural connections are formed every second during the first few years of a child’s life? That’s right. All around the world, at this very moment, every infant is forming millions of neural connections in their brain, according to research from Harvard University’s Center on the Developing...
Deciding on a preschool that is suitable for your young child is a mammoth task. With so many preschool choices available near workplaces and residential areas, poring through pages of reviews and visiting the schools to see if there is a right fit is part of the process that most parents go through. Families living...
When young children play, they are actively engaged in looking, listening, touching and interacting with the objects and people in their environment. Play for toddlers provides them with the experience of connecting what they see with what they hear or touch. It helps children to develop sensory connections that provide input to the developing brain,...
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...
You read that right – putting my child in playgroup in Singapore was the best decision I’ve ever made. Coming to that decision, though, involved many sleepless nights and self-doubt. As a work-from-home mother, I had the privilege of being there for his every waking moment. Fulfilling as it was, the chores were left undone,...
Choosing a childcare centre in Singapore can be pretty stressful if it is your first time looking. It can be difficult to figure out what you want when you are not even sure what questions to ask. Here, we simplify the process for you by breaking down some of the more important factors to look...
The early years of a child’s life in nursery school mark the start of their learning journey. It is during these formative years that children begin to have a better understanding of how things work as well as the norms in society. Life skills refer to the psychosocial abilities and behaviours that enable a person...
Creativity is the act of turning imagination into reality and is an essential life skill as it helps children in various aspects of their development. Children who are creative develop cognitive skills, problem-solving skills and most importantly, learn self-expression. Creativity is often thought of as a trait that you are born with. However, a combination...
As our preschoolers learn about the world around them and how things work, we do our best to impart important lessons that they can take with them throughout their growing up years. But what can we do to prepare them for emergency situations that requires them to think on their feet? A lesson on first...
These days, most after-school activities for kindergarten kids in Singapore usually involve sports, music or enrichment classes. While it is good to give the kids a head start, sometimes it is better to just let them play and relax after school. Outdoor play is beneficial in sharpening the social and motor skills of children, as...
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