Starting pre-school, or kindergarten is an important milestone in your child’s educational journey. Children attending a ‘before-school’ setting have the advantage of participating in group learning experiences and centre routines and of extending their social network beyond the family. For parents, the most important aspect of supporting your child’s transition to pre-school is to be positive about … Continued
It can be challenging managing children’s emotions and guiding them to self-regulate their emotions. Explore the theory of ‘Respectful Parenting’ and how it can help build strong mutually respectful relationships with your child. You’ll learn from experts Denise Teo, Pedagogue at EtonHouse International School, Lisa Marie Hughes, Principal, EtonHouse International School Sentosa and Phua Li … Continued
Children are born with an innate desire to question and inquire. To build on this natural and spontaneous approach towards learning, schools that are inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy create ‘provocations’ for young children to initiate inquiry and exploration. Provocations are inspired by children’s interests and curiosities and could include visual or written prompts … Continued
University options and career pathways are important and critical considerations for all families. However it looks different for every individual student. Some know as early as their primary or secondary years on what they would want to pursue as a career option while others may take up to their undergraduate years to figure things out. … Continued
We don’t need a reason or a day to celebrate women. But on the 8th of March, we reflect and mark the many achievements of women in many different fields and disciplines. We also come together to raise awareness about equality. At EtonHouse, we’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate inspiring women who take … Continued
Children are naturally curious and inquisitive about the world around them. Curiosity drives their thirst for learning. When they are young they begin asking questions such as “Why is the sky blue?” and “Why is the baby crying?” Asking questions provides opportunities for children to interact with the environment around them and build critical thinking … Continued
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
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.
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.
Bipasha Minocha who received the ECF Innovation Award piloted one of EtonHouse Community Fund’s very first community projects- Box of Joy. This initiative where our community puts together and donates boxes of gifts to underprivileged children, thus spreading joy and love has become a reality that many children and families look forward to each year-end. … Continued