Noticed your child starting to walk independently on their own? Soon, you will find them running around from one activity to the next. Now is the right time to start planning for your child’s next phase of development. As parents, you’ll naturally start to wonder, if it is time to send their child to school, …
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For young children, preschool is undoubtedly one of the most exciting yet challenging transitional stages of life. A well-rounded preschool education builds a child’s academic foundation and provides valuable life skills such as communication, problem-solving and critical thinking. Preparing your child for the transition to preschool is essential as you will want your child to …
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All parents want their children to receive the best education that builds a solid academic foundation. Even at a young age, what they learn at school can have a profound and lasting impact on their development and learning capacity. Montessori is a well-established method of teaching that has remained at the forefront of early childhood …
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Having a healthy range of social skills is important for young children as they grow to interact and form relationships with others. It can help them make friends, have conversations, participate in group activities, and thrive in social settings. It can also improve children’s mental capacity and cognitive abilities, as well as their overall mental …
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Language proficiency in Chinese is an invaluable skill that will serve your child well in many aspects of their life. They will attain a deeper insight into a rich and storied culture and gain many opportunities around the world. With Singapore being a country that primarily speaks English, it can be challenging to establish the …
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Negative thoughts and emotions are an inevitable part of life. Research shows that people tend to dwell more on negative feelings than on positive ones, a principle that tends to apply to children as well. Negative emotions are usually fueled by fear, doubt, or shame, which triggers stress hormones in the body. As a result, …
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Temper tantrums can be undeniably frustrating – for both parent and child. They can come in the form of whining, screaming and crying uncontrollably, or something more physical like kicking or hitting for an extended period. They are equally common in either gender but vary in frequency from child to child. They all have one …
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There are many factors that can affect a child’s learning experience and achieving optimal learning outcomes for young children can be tricky. It requires meticulous care and consideration while relying heavily on factors like caregivers, teachers, and their peers. However, one of the most significant considerations is their learning environment. A child’s environment, especially in …
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The first few years of childhood are incredibly crucial as it has been shown to have a significant impact on their development later on. It is why these years are dubbed the foundational years. As parents, instilling skills and nurturing talents at this age is the best way to ensure a strong foundation for your …
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Inquiry-based learning is a pedagogy that encourages students to learn through exploring the world around them and engaging in high-level questioning. It prioritises problem-solving and learning through experience. While inquiry-based learning is an exciting and different approach to education, it is still often misrepresented and misunderstood by many. Here are some myths and misconceptions associated …
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Raffles Kidz International is an established premium childcare centre and preschool brand from Singapore. We offer bilingual inquiry-based curriculum by experienced and well-trained educators within a quality and innovative learning environment for children.
