Research continues to prove beyond any doubt that play is vitally important to the healthy development of a child; physical, cognitive, social, emotional and language. More parents and educators are now subscribing to the belief that play is one of the best ways children learn.

Why is play such an important part of children’s development, and how do children learn through play? 

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At Middleton, we follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), a comprehensive curriculum based on the English National Curriculum adapted for international primary schools, with reference to an inquiry-based approach to learning. It has a clear learning process and specific learning goals, designed to appeal to children’s interests and help them learn more about the world.

The units of study within the IPC curriculum take on a thematic approach, weaving together different learning goals and subjects in an integrated and logical way. It can be adapted to children’s interests and level of understanding to ensure that learners take ownership and are enthusiastic about their learning. These enable elementary school-aged learners to make meaning of their new knowledge, show their skills and apply their understanding to the real world.

Today, we speak to Nidhi Jindal, Class Teacher and International Primary Curriculum Implementation Lead at Middleton Upper Bukit Timah campus, as she shares her journey as an educator and how parents can let inquiry learning happen at home too.

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Mr Ng Yi-Xian, Group CEO and Executive Director of EtonHouse International Education Group, wants EtonHouse to nurture students who can achieve success anywhere in the world. He took a leap of faith when he left his successful financial career in the US to join the family business, but testifies that embracing change comes with priceless insights. Yi-Xian shares his story of turning obstacles into stepping stones, and the vision for the future of EtonHouse as the community leads the way to realise these aspirations.

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As the Chinese proverb goes, “活到老, 学到老” (One is never too old to learn), Mindy is constantly learning to make experiences fun and meaningful to help children develop an interest and genuine lifelong love for the Mandarin language. Passionate about children and the Mandarin language, Mindy Koh, Mandarin Teacher at Middleton International School Tampines, set her mind on becoming an educator from a young age. She shares her journey to inspire children and encourage others to discover the joy of the language and Chinese culture. 

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Early years education goes beyond picking up phonics and learning numerics. Lina Ong, Early Years Teacher and Play Coordinator of Middleton Tampines, believes that play is vital in children’s early development and promoting of critical thinking skills. As an advocate of play, she is deeply committed to foster a love of learning through meaningful and engaging experiences in a safe and engaging learning environment.

In this Meet & Greet, she shares her love for children and learning, as well as tips on how you can bond with your child through play.

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Anu Raghuram is a data scientist with the JPMorgan Chase Institute. Her sister, Ananya Raghuram is an undergraduate in Biology, Neuroscience and Psychology at New York University.

Anu and Ananya joined EtonHouse International School Broadrick in 1997 and 2002 respectively. Today when they look back on those days, the benefits they reaped from having been immersed in a myriad of cultures and festivities, are very apparent to them. They credit the years at EtonHouse for equipping them with invaluable skills and share that they keep the values they have been exposed to in mind in their academic, professional and personal pursuits.

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Have you ever imagined having your hobby as your career? Divya Kentachary has. Being an avid reader, Divya is passionate about inculcating the habit of reading in children and works as a Teacher Librarian at Middleton International School Tampines. She believes reading opens up the mind to many worlds and can be food for the soul.

In this Meet & Greet, we find out her inspiration for becoming an educator and sharing her love of reading with children.

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When should you be hands-on or hands-off with your child’s development? Ms Mei Tan, CEO of EtonHouse Malaysia, reckons that including parents in children’s learning nurtures a life-long and close-knit relationship that lays the foundation for success. In this week’s EtonHouse Stories article, she shares the value of the EtonHouse approach based on the foundation of collaboration where every child is a capable, curious and confident individual.

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When your child moves from Primary school to Secondary school, the experience can be overwhelming for them. Previously, they may be used to being in one classroom, having one main teacher who follows them throughout the day. Now, they have to be responsible for moving themselves between classrooms for different subjects, having different teachers, and organising their materials for each lesson so that they’re ready to learn. That in itself is a massive shift in terms of organisation and responsibility, even before we think about how the actual teaching and learning evolves.

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Ms Josephine Wong, Planning and Operations Director of E-Bridge Pre-School, lives this motto at work and in life: think with your head and act with your heart. Her leadership is centred on humility, honesty and humaneness. These beliefs serve as her personal and professional compass, through life. Starting out as a Principal in an EtonHouse Pre-School in 2001, she is now a leader and mentor in E-Bridge, where she continues to lead with empathy and passion. We share her humble journey into unchartered areas of work and making a difference in children’s lives.

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