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What is your preschooler learning at school?
Preschool education covers letters, numbers, drawing, cutting and pasting, socialising and sharing. In their early formative years, children absorb information like a sponges and master several...
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Are we over scheduling our kids?
Like most Singaporean parents, I started my son at Julia Gabriel at 15 months. By the time he was 3, he was enrolled in art, music and swimming enrichment classes. By 5, he has additional enrichment...
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15 things your child should NOT do in class
Things your child should not do in school. 1. I’m not your maid Teach your P1 child independence and highlight that the teacher is not a maid. Do not ask your teacher to pick up your pencil from the...
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My First Skool footage upsets some preschool teachers
My First Skool child abuse footage upsets preschool teachers Victimised teachers It seems little Yusuf’s family are not the only ones affected by the child abuse. Another group of people—the preschool...
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What are our children being taught about race at preschool?
A worksheet got us wondering what children learn about race at school. A worksheet at a local kindergarten got us wondering if our children are being taught racial awareness or racial stereotyping at...
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The 6th C in Singapore – Childcare costs
I’m not a mum (yet) but they surround me. And on a daily (if not hourly) basis, I get a very informative feed via Facebook wall posts – and now even on my WhatsApp – of issues that keep them awake at...
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The difference between preschool and primary school
What is the difference between preschool and primary school? New beginnings Whether your child’s transition to primary school was full of tears or a no sweat walk in the park, parents are unlikely to...
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Make your child like preschool!
Preschool is a big change in your child’s life that he or she may reject at first. Preschool is probably the first time your child will be away from home for a set number of hours on most or all...
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The ABCs of choosing the best preschool for your child
We make choosing a preschool for your child simple with a checklist of what to keep in mind when doing so. Singapore currently has over 1000 childcare centres, more than 500 kindergartens and several...
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Preparing for preschool: 9 steps to make the first day less scary
Take some of the anxiety away from preparing for preschool for the first time with these tips. Preparing for the first day of preschool: it’s a big event in your child’s life and one that you might...
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Homework for preschoolers: is it necessary?
Is homework for preschoolers really necessary? After a hard day at work, you find yourselves rushing home to prepare dinner and then sit down with your child to coach him with homework. What’s so...
View ArticleExciting December Holiday Programmes
Not sure what to do during the December holidays? Send your kids for one of these holiday programmes in Singapore. The post Exciting December Holiday Programmes appeared first on Singapore Parenting...
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Full-day or half-day childcare?
Understand the differences between full-day and half-day childcare Can’t decide whether to place your child on a full-day or half-day childcare programme? Here is a quick checklist on the factors you...
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How to choose fun educational apps for your child
Is your 4 year old a whiz with a smartphone? Does she swipe your smartphone screen and press buttons like she was born to do exactly that? If the answer is ‘yes’, your child is not the only tiny tech...
View ArticleBest websites to teach your child the alphabets
The post Best websites to teach your child the alphabets appeared first on Singapore Parenting Magazine for baby, children, kids and parents.
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Cool math games for kids!
As far as kids go, if it isn’t cool math they’re learning, then the lesson is over even before it begins. Counting games for children–how important are they and are your little ones getting most out...
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Parenting Facebook groups brought to you by theAsianparent
Check out theAsianparent’s list of Facebook Community groups in Singapore to see which suits you: Pregnancy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnantsingapore/ Breastfeeding:...
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Preschool Review: Red SchoolHouse (Katong)
My curious 1-year-old taking her toy to explore our home. Lately, I noticed that my 1-year-old is extremely curious about her surroundings and is starting to pick up the things that we teach her really...
View ArticleList of Preschools and Kindergarten (East)
Hope this article on recommended preschools and kindergarten within East of Singapore was informative. Here are some other Preschool articles that you might like: How to identify a gifted child How to...
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Preschool review: Red SchoolHouse (Woodlands)
The entrance of Red SchoolHouse Woodlands at the new Woodlands 11 commercial centre. After our last review of Red SchoolHouse Katong, the next stop on our list is the centre at Woodlands, which opened...
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