Literacy derives itself from oral skills as much as from reading and writing. The ability to communicate using language and articulate one’s thoughts and feelings lays the foundation for oral language skills. Through a variety of interactions like small and large group discussions, peer-to-peer conversations, retelling and recounting events in sequence, using different tenses, … Continued
Chinese New year, also known as Lunar New year or Spring festival lasts for 15 days with the New moon on the first day of the lunar month and last day on the Full moon. 2021 marks the Year of the Ox in Chinese astrology and begins on February 12. The Ox is known for … Continued
Children grow, learn and develop critical life skills when they engage in creative expression. It gives them another ‘language’ with which they can convey their thoughts, feelings and ideas. They learn to think critically about their world and practice visual communication. Sometimes, they may lack the vocabulary to tell you what they are thinking accurately, … Continued
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
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.
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