Myopia is a common vision disorder where one has difficulty viewing things from afar. Nowadays, cases of myopia have been on the rise, even among the younger population. Children in Singapore may experience higher rates of myopia than in other […]
As our children progress from Primary 1 to Primary 2, they would start to encounter more complex texts whether in school or outside of school. In order to get a head start on their English learning, the Primary 2 English, […]
Joshua graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a degree in Arts and Social Science. Thereafter, he pursued his childhood dream of becoming a Humanities teacher at the National Institute of Education (NIE). Joshua believes that studying the […]
All of us are exposed to words from a young age. We make sense of the world through reading, writing and speaking with other people. However, this may be especially difficult for children who are dyslexic. To learn how to […]
It is often difficult for children to master comprehension skills, especially when it comes to open-ended questions. Not only do they have to understand what the passage is saying, they also have to be able to relate the passage to […]
Felin Kua graduated from Murdoch University, Australia, with a Master of Human Resource Management. She now devotes her time and dedication to tutoring and working hand-in-hand with students from Primary and Secondary levels, encouraging and motivating them in their studies. […]
The thought of having to sit for an exam may evoke feelings of dread in any child. However, this does not have to be the case at all! There are things you can do to support your child during the […]
21st Century skills are skills, attitudes and competencies that help one succeed in life and stay relevant in our ever-evolving society. When we talk about such skills, there are a few which immediately come to mind. 1. Civic literacy Civic […]
Paul Govindaraju is a former educator whose experience spans 20 years of teaching secondary school Mathematics in both private and MOE schools. A first-class honours recipient from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Mechanical Engineering, Paul has also attained […]
It has been a trend during this pandemic for learning and tuition centres to transition to online classes as a result of constraints and measures taken to fight the spread of COVID-19. We may then ask, as concerned parents: Are […]