Elementary or Primary Education forms the foundation for gaining basic knowledge. This is the stage where the child learns to interact with people and to the society as a whole. Elementary education can be compared to the first stride that a person takes in life, it is […]
Every parent wants the best for their children. They want to let their child experience the things they never had before. That’s how the term “overcompensation” came into existence and sometimes choosing the best things for the children can be taxing, tiring and confusing. It happens when […]
What’s App kids? According to Emily Bryan in her recent article, mobile apps can actually have some educational benefits for children, but of course, like everything else, using apps requires proper guidance and moderation from parents. They should make an effort to talk to their child’s […]
Different aged children have different thresholds and capacity for learning and absorption. While you can certainly ‘force’ a child to sit down and learn at any time of any day, learning the pattern and flow of the best times for your child’s creative juices will enhance the […]
Nothing is perfect As Singapore progresses into the next era, much emphasis has been placed on education to provide the population with the knowledge foundation for higher tier industries. As such, Singapore boasts an excellent education system, managed by the Ministry of Education (MOE). The MOE has […]
Too good to be true? Are you worried about high tuition fee provided by some ‘elite’ tuition centers? Are you afraid that your child may have to run on their own steam and get left behind under the rising competition in school? Fret not. You may want […]
Haze: danger or opportunity? The recent haze in Singapore has caught the city-state off guard. While haze situation occurs almost every year, this one is unprecedented, with the IPS reading climbing as high as over 400 in the range of “hazardous”. The little red dot has turned […]
Say No to Sex in School The sex-for-grade scandal in NUS has finally settled, with the professor being sent to prison for nine months. His law teaching background made his transgression of educational codes of conduct a huge irony. With more and more reported incidents of sexual […]
My elder daughter has recently turned 5 years old. Her teachers have often commented that she is mature and a fast learner, who volunteers information whereas some of her counterparts are more reticent. In fact, most of her teachers think she is a bright kid. To be […]
Singapore dreams? The minister of education, Mr Heng Swee Keat made the remark in his speech at the opening of Montfort Secondary’s new campus that children should be encouraged to pursue their dreams no matter what these may be. ‘Pursuing one’s dream’ is not a traditional concept […]
