Choosing a Pre-school in Singapore
As concerned parents seeking the best for our children, we want to place them in a good pre-school so that they can have a good head start in life. So how do we go about doing this? What factors should […]
Book Review: English Language Challenging Weekly Practices Primary 3 by Estelea Zhao
As your child transitions from lower primary to upper primary, they may face more challenging and demanding school work. In order to prepare them for this change, it is important for them to have consistent practice and exposure to a […]
An Interview with Karman Chua
Karman Chua graduated with a Master’s degree in Education (M.Ed.) from NIE, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from NIE, and a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Biology from NUS. A former MOE JC lecturer, Karman has accumulated 10 years of […]
How to Tackle Myopia
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 […]
Book Review: Primary 2 English, Mastering Comprehension Visual Text and Cloze by Lim Geok Choo
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, […]
An Interview with Joshua Law
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 […]
Supporting Children with Dyslexia
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 […]
Book Review: Primary 1 English, Mastering Comprehension (Open-Ended) Skills by Lim Geok Choo
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 […]
An Interview with Felin Kua
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. […]
Supporting Your Child During the Examination Period
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 […]