Here in Singapore, we pride ourselves as one of the best English-speaking countries in the region, yet 64% of our population converses in other languages at home. In their early developmental years, kids need a strong supportive environment which exposes them to the proper use of English, but are we actually providing that for them? [...]
Multiple studies point to the same thing: Recognizing words is one of the MOST critical factors of early reading and later success. And that is what Phonics does! Phonics helps kids recognize words, making it one of the MOST IMPORTANT first step in learning reading. There are broadly two main methodology in learning phonics, Analytics [...]
With the announcement of examinations results, there’s much turmoil in a student’s life. The post-exam merry turns into many stressful days and nights (for the parents as well) caring for admissions to a top-notch school. But this post-result lowness takes much graver tones when one looks at the increasing number of diagnosis for adolescent/ youth [...]
It takes a village to raise a child, and it is imperative for us to also to combine the emotional development in childhood with academic progress. Preschool 2- 5 years For preschool 2-5 years, the children display understanding of social transactions and expectations for comportment. They show sympathetic and prosocial behavior toward peers and insight [...]
This initiative by MOE is an important step to cultivate a habit of self-learning, a vital life skill. From AY2019, MOE schools will cut down on examinations across different levels, in an effort to move away from an overemphasis on academic results. All exams and weighted assessments that count towards a final grade for P1/2 [...]
