In a classroom, there are different personalities of people who have to coexist effectively. As a result, they depict different attitudes to different things in the classroom. These attitudes determine what their needs are going to be and how important it is for you to… Read More »The Differing Needs of Introverts and Extroverts in the Classroom
Did you know that intelligence isn’t set in stone? You may have been brought up to believe that some people were just good at challenging subjects, and others just didn’t have the natural ability to learn how to solve very complex math and science problems.… Read More »Teaching Your Child to Have a Growth Mindset
Renowned psychologist and child development theorist Jean Piaget was quoted in his later years as saying “Our real problem is – what is the goal of education? Are we forming children that are only capable of learning what is already known? Or should we try… Read More »Play-Based Learning: What It Is and Why It Should Be a Part of Every Classroom
SINGAPORE — Mid-year examinations will be removed for all primary and secondary levels by 2023, with schools being able to choose to remove the exams for some or all levels this year if they are ready. The move, announced by Education Minister Chan Chun Sing… Read More »No more mid-year exams for all levels by 2023: Chan Chun Sing
In the high-pressure, high-stakes game of school, it can be difficult to know which parenting strategies really promote learning. A successful experience in school is not only about report cards. Ideally your child will learn how to learn, retain information, think independently, ask questions and… Read More »How to Help Your Child Succeed at School
The PSLE changes the pace of life in Singapore every year. Everything becomes PSLE – the news, conversations, day to day routines, sleeping even, all punctuated by this exam. As a parent, there is real pressure to engage completely with the process. Parents who are… Read More »5 Ways to Prepare for the PSLE
Do you sometimes struggle to determine what to write down during lectures? Have you ever found yourself wishing you could take better or more effective notes? Whether you are sitting in a lecture hall or watching a lecture online, note-taking in class can be intimidating,… Read More »Effective Note-Taking in Class
Research has shown that chess players tend to have higher cognitive abilities. But does this mean that chess instruction improves cognitive abilities? Mathematical problem-solving ability in particular is of great importance in educational discussions and many have proposed the use of chess instruction to improve… Read More »Does Chess Instruction Improve Math Ability?
Parents instinctively use music to calm and soothe children, to express love and joy, and to engage and interact. Parents can build on these natural instincts by learning how music can impact child development, improve social skills, and benefit children of all ages. MUSIC AND… Read More »CHILDREN AND MUSIC: BENEFITS OF MUSIC IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” – C.S. Lewis I don’t know about you, but I can still vividly remember playing sports with friends, laughing, playing video games, dreaming,… Read More »Back to School: Why Friendship is Important for Children