Lunar New Year in Singapore has always been celebrated in grandeur. It marks the start of the new traditional Chinese calendar and a time for families to be together. Chinese New Year 2021 falls on Friday, February 12, 2021, beginning a year of the Ox. This year, amidst the pandemic, it has to be celebrated differently … Continued
Our educators at Middleton International School are passionate about nurturing independent and creative learners. Every child is encouraged to enrich themselves through experiences that promote critical thinking skills and a lifelong love for learning. In this meet and greet, we speak to Natasia Jervis, Grade 1 teacher of Middleton International School to find out about … Continued
We already know that reading brings about many amazing benefits for your child’s growth and development. Nurturing a lifelong reading habit and building a strong literacy foundation in children helps them improve their vocabulary and attention span. As parents, how can we ensure what they are reading enhances their lifelong thirst for knowledge and learning? … Continued
It takes skill and lots of practice to ask good questions of children, as well as a commitment to slow down to really listen to what children are telling us, through their non verbal and verbal communication.
Our schools have wonderfully diverse groups of families with expatriate children making up at least sixty percent of our school communities – sharing learning journeys with them is our work and our passion. Our community of parents, children, teachers and administrators are from all over the world, and our local population has a strong global … Continued
Have you ever felt frustrated when your child doesn’t listen to you? Getting children to listen can be challenging, especially in a world where there are so many distractions around them – toys, digital devices, etc.
Tina Stephenson-Chin, currently Director of Pedagogy at EtonHouse, has rich experience in international education and leadership. For the past 15 years, she has been an active contributor to popular academic publications in Canada and Asia on a range of behavioral and education topics. Most recently, she worked as Senior Lecturer for Middlesex University London and … Continued
It’s horrible to be stuck indoors because of rainy weather. It can throw a wrench in your plans and make you feel sleepy all day, and it can be especially dreary for children. However, don’t let a rainy day dampen moods and be a drag. There are plenty of activities that are both fun and … Continued
In 2020, EtonHouse and REACH (Reggio Emilia in Asia for Children) have collaborated on a number successful webinars and workshops to provide professional learning opportunities and facilitate dialogues and information sharing on the Reggio Emilia approach among educators in Asia. Reggio Emilia is a town in Northern Italy and is also the name of a world-renowned … Continued
The ECF awards honour those who have dedicated their efforts in helping children who are underprivileged. Amanda Cho is the recipient of the ECF Creativity Award where her creative spirit led to the publication of 3 children’s books that helped countless children navigate the covid19 crisis this year. We hear more about her inspiring journey … Continued