Question:What is the ideal age to start preschool for my child? Should I wait till he is 3 years old? He is now 10 months old.Answer:It depends. There is no perfect formula to follow. However, there a...

Question:How do I select a good preschool for my child? What should I look out for and are there any tips for choosing the right childcare centre?Answer: The preschool’s philosophy and practice ...

Question: I believe in good parent-preschool relationship so I can know the progress of my child. Are there standard communication methods in place for preschools to connect with parents or what I sho...

Question: If my child is already attending full day childcare, do I still need to coach her academically at home? Or should I just focus on playing with her?Answer: What were the best memories from yo...

Start with Counting Money & Identifying Shapes and PatternsHaving strong number sense sets the foundation for developing higher-level mathematical thinking inprimary school. It is therefore crucial fo...

Being able to read and write well is part of building a strong foundation in EnglishThroughout preschool, your child will need to build up reading and writing skills (literacy skills) that are pivotal...

Question:My child hates the Chinese subject and refuses to speak in Mandarin too. How can I make learning Chinese interesting for him?Answer:Encourage the Use of Chinese, A Love for Reading, Role-Play...

Question:The school fees for centres that are appointed by ECDA as Partner Operators (POP) are really attractive! Is there any compromise in their teachers and curriculum standards or they are the sam...

Question:My daughter is shy and not expressive. Will sending her to speech and drama class helps build her character to be more extrovert and expressive?Answer:Speech and Drama Classes can Help Childr...

Question: How is speech and drama classes different from phonics classes? Which is more beneficial for my child?Answer:Children will Benefit from Both Classes Depending on their NeedsPhonics classes a...

Question: There are many Chinese enrichment centres in Singapore. What should I look for when choosing the right centre for my child?Answer:A Relaxed, Fun-filled Environment is KeyPeople are realising...

Question: Is it too early to enrol my child who is only 1 year old to enrichment classes, especially the English or Mandarin classes? Answer:Children should begin Learning a Second Language As Early ...

Question:How can I prepare my girl who is in K2 now for Primary 1? How much should she know? Is there any guideline for what she must know? Answer:Look Closely at Classroom Skills to Prepare Children ...

Question:People around me are all sending their children to enrichment classes. How do I know if my child requires any enrichment classes and what kind of enrichment classes should I send him to?Answe...

Question:I realise that my child is being confused with the English phonics taught and the HYPY taught at school. Is there any way to help my child with this problem?Answer:Ensure that Children are Mo...

Question:Is it too early to start my child with current affair knowledge and discussion? How can I interest him at such a young age of 5 years old?Answer:Never Too Young to Expose Children to What is ...

Question:I am worried about the teacher-child ratio for my child's preschool. Is there a standard ratio? I prefer the teacher child ratio to be smaller so that more focus can be given to each chil...

Question:My child's preschool offers enrichment classes during school hours at extra cost. Should I enrol him for such classes or will it be more effective sending him to the enrichment centres fo...