Most parents of preschoolers share a common goal: that when the time comes, their little ones will be prepared for primary 1. There are several steps you can take to give your child’s reading and writing skills a boost, including using effective strategies at home to improve reading comprehension skills and enrolling him or her...
Are you a parent who isn’t for the idea of enrolling your child in primary school tuition? Here’s a survival guide on how your child can manage his/ her own homework and revision independently. It is already past bedtime. Instead of enjoying time reading or watching television together, you find yourself bound to the desk...
In a recent Parliamentary debate following the Budget 2018 announcement, Singapore’s Education Minister (Schools) Ng Chee Meng emphasised the importance of hands-on learning programmes in schools to cultivate the joy of learning in students. As reported by the Straits Times, Mr Mg cited the Applied Learning Programme (ALP) which is currently available in more than...
Not every child learns the same way as other children do. However, the need to do well and keep up with lessons in school might cause some parents to worry if their child appears to be struggling with their studies. If you are a concerned parent who is worried that your child, who is in...
With the emergence of premium childcare centres in Singapore, parents may wonder how the quality of the education differs from centres that charge lower fees. In our nation’s competitive childcare centre landscape, is it true that you get what you pay for? Specifically, how well do premium childcare centres prepare students for primary school? Before...
Your child may be a math whiz but if he or she does not possess adequate reading comprehension skills, chances are, he or she will struggle with primary school maths. Not even the most astute abacus and mental math skills can help if one does not comprehend the question being asked. In Singapore’s school curriculum,...
Phonics class helps a child read better by sounding out letters and blending sounds to form words. As your Primary 1 child takes on the MOE curriculum, possessing strong ability in reading, comprehending and writing will enable him or her to score well in exams. Here are five surprising ways that a phonics class can...
Once, a passenger onboard a plane was greeted by the air-steward who said, “Hi Sir, I served you onboard the last time,” to which the passenger replied, “Holiday’s over. A great year is about to begin!” Like the passenger, we can certainly look back with pride as we embark on another exciting time for our...
There are quite a few phases in life that make parents realise that their little one is all grown up, and one of these phases is the transition from preschool to Primary 1. It must be a proud moment for you as a parent, as you think about your child donning that new uniform and...
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