With globalisation and increasing interaction between people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, how do we foster intercultural understanding and respect in our children? The current wave of globalisation is reinventing many cities and households, making them more diverse than in the past. We now experience a heightened appreciation of cultural diversity and adaptability, and … Continued
As teachers, we are constantly aiming to build and nurture trusting and honest relationships with parents and children. Together as invested stakeholders in children’s development and learning journey we are able to unpack respectful parenting techniques and strategies that support both parents and children with transparency and honesty. In a time where mindfulness is trending … Continued
As teachers, we are constantly aiming to build and nurture trusting and honest relationships with parents and children. Together as invested stakeholders in children’s development and learning journey we are able to unpack respectful parenting techniques and strategies that support both parents and children with transparency and honesty. In a time where mindfulness is trending … Continued
With the spike in the number of children visiting paediatricians with symptoms of stress and mental health disorders recently, mental health becomes an important topic, more so in the last year with the pandemic upending our lives and that of our children. Strong mental health helps to develop a positive mindset and behaviour which helps … Continued
There’s so much our children teach us every day. Their unique thinking and relentless pursuit of answers, wonder, curiosity and maturity of thought and action, empathy, kindness, and positivity remind us about the good in this world. This Children’s Day, we ask our community to share stories with us, how their children make them proud, and the … Continued
Parenthood is an immensely fulfiling journey, but it also comes with countless stressful and frustrating moments. Every day, in our interactions with children, events and situations occur that cause us to stop and think again – they might puzzle, worry or even surprise us. It is beneficial to take time to reflect on and record … Continued
“Mummy, where does water come from?” “The tap.” “But where does tap water come from?” “The reservoir.” “What is a reservoir?” “It’s a place that collects a big supply of treated water for our use.” “And where does that water come from?” “Well… From the rain…” How often have you been stumped by your child’s … Continued
A lot of research has been done all around the world on the use of testing and worksheets, and the results are always the same. Test-based, traditional, norm-referenced assessment is not beneficial and in some cases, harmful to children’s learning.
When it comes to learning Mandarin, many parents want to know how they can play a greater role in helping their children master the language. Whether you’re a native Mandarin speaker, a parent who has lost touch with the language after leaving school or a parent who is completely new to the entire concept … Continued
The ability to bend and flex in the wind is what makes a growing tree strong; modern buildings are built to sway when the earth shakes. People need resilience to bend and flex through the winds of uncertainty and remain standing through the emotional earthquakes.