Occupational therapy helps to improve physical, cognitive and motor skills in children. It is natural for parents to assume that these are natural developmental stages that all children go through. However, not all children follow the expected growth and development…
The private sector is entirely in charge of the preschool program in Singapore. However, the government, through the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), oversees preschools. To improve accessibility, the government has partnered with some local preschools to make the preschool…
Sensory processing refers to how we interpret information from our senses, primarily touch, smell, vision, taste, hearing, and movement. Since we use most of these senses simultaneously, sensory processing organizes and interprets the information before a meaningful response is made.…
Music is known to be therapeutic. This is why people listen to it irrespective of their mood. Music is played at parties because it can be celebratory. At the same time, it is played in funerals because it uplifts those…
Most infants begin to babble at the age of six months. Most say their first words when they are 10-15 months old, and by the time they 18 months, they can combine words to form complete sentences. Unfortunately, not all…
Communities studies in Singapore found that between 1.7% and 16% of children and adolescents have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is a developmental disorder with sustained deficits in attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity. Unfortunately, parents and teachers of children…
It is accepted the world over that mathematics is a necessity for a child from the time he joins kindergarten to the day he graduates. An enrichment class works on a different paradigm than programs for the higher classes. This…
One can join enrichment classes as early as preschool level. Each group of children is provided with challenges and thought-provoking exercises fit for their standard to determine the requirements of early bloomers. It’s solely based to define the ability criteria…
There are many classes that you can enroll into these days. You just have to be careful to where you wanted to settle. Keep in mind that every one of them have their own kind of curriculum that you should…
Science is all about the evolution of mankind. But explaining this fact to elementary school children is complex. As a result, to make science more appealing and interesting to students, field trips and enrichment classes are a great learning exercise.…
If you have decided to send your child to a preschool in singapore, make sure that the curriculum is holistic and child friendly. What you should look for in the curriculum: 1. What is the learning approach? Any preschool in…
Being a parent, we want the best for our children. We work hard to provide them with all the best things that we feel are essential for their better growth. However, in doing so, we unintentionally neglect them and focus…
It has been proven sending a child for prenursery classes is one of the most vital aspects for a child to progress towards the higher classes. Brain development of a child is at about 90% developed by the age of five…
Singapore has more than two hundred childcare centres, with some large enough to accommodate a thousand children. Finding and securing a spot in these childcare centres is a nightmare for most parents. Since a working mother has a minimum of…
A child is more prone to learning behavior, mannerism and self-awareness at and around the age of 5. This is a phase of a child’s life where he is open to all kinds of teachings and lessons. This becomes a…
Children are very delicate. And at that, they need care and attention at all times. One way to boost the development rate of your child is by enrolling him in a good international school. Of course, there is nothing wrong…
China is a nation with the highest population in the world. So, there are a large number of people who converse in this language. It has also led to the growth of various opportunities in the recent years. Following are…
Do you want your children to learn Mandarin Chinese ? In case, you have made up your mind to get them admitted in a mandarin class for children then they will also become a part of over one billion people…
We’ve all heard a typical protest among grown-ups taking in a dialect that goes something like this: “I wish I had begun to take in this language as a kid. Children learn dialects so considerably less demandingly.” Since…
Why are enrichment classes needed? Here are the reasons why you should send your child to enrichment classes: Social interactions are high in these enrichment classes and children tend to learn the most through interactions. Enrichment classes for toddlers ensure…
Childhood education is a requirement in the overall scheme of things. This is the time when parents get their little ones ready for tests in elementary school. There is structure in preschool and during this time away from home, children…