You might have been looking forward to this. And it’s finally happening. The year is coming to an end, and the countdown to 2021 is a chance for some family bonding activities that will make precious, lasting memories. As the world continues to try and make sense of 2020, you can still find meaningful and...
Children are inquisitive by nature and they learn by “testing” various things out with their senses to discover how they work. This is done by using their senses to touch, taste, smell, see, move and hear, what’s commonly known as sensory play activities. Sensory play activities provide opportunities to children to explore and use scientific...
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,...
Written by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, who are both Senior Fellows at MindChamps and authors of the book Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children For many of us, COVID-19 has completely changed how we work. Moving to remote work might have its advantages for some, but when the...
Stay Home, Stay Curious As you and your family stay safe at home, how can you keep your child engaged in learning through this period of school closure? Our numeracy activities for kids will help your resolve this potential issue. We’ve prepared two short maths activities for you to do together – all you’ll need...
Outdoor play has been said to be very beneficial to the health and development of children. It improves their learning through creativity, develops social skills and independence, and encourages exploration. Playgrounds are a hot spot for children as they are a designated play area built just for them. It’s no wonder why children are constantly fascinated...
Most preschools, childcare centres and kindergartens in Singapore are closed on Children’s Day, which is commemorated on the first Friday of October each year. This year, instead of bringing your child to play outdoors, how about embarking on some meaningful activities with your child? From volunteering with therapy dogs to beach cleaning, take your pick...
Toa Payoh is a matured estate in central Singapore that continues to be popular due to its proximity to town. There are plenty of markets, food centres, shophouses and a standalone community library with three floors. If your child is attending preschool in Toa Payoh, you can take your pick from our curated list of...
Having the confidence to speak up in public does not come naturally to every child. While some children find it easy to express themselves, some who are more soft-spoken will find it an intimidating experience. If your child’s teacher has feedback that he needs to speak up, dig deeper to find out the cause. There...
Reading and storytelling are two important ways in which parents can help their child to foster brain development and imagination. Not only are these activities a form of bonding between the parents and the child, it also allows the child to be given a safe environment where language and emotions can be expressed without judgement....
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