Valuable tips and educational resources to help your preschoolers to thrive and grow
What are the foundations of success?
Confidence, Creativity, Grit & Resilience have been found to be closely linked to lifelong success.  Also known as 21st Century competencies, children don’t just pick these skills up – they need to be fostered through meaningful real-life experiences, in the early...
The Serious Business of PLAY
There is plenty of research that shows us that children learn best through PLAY! What is play?  How do children learn through play? Serina Teo, Curriculum Specialist at Shaws Preschool, shares how children learn through play, and  tips & tricks on how best to...
Preparing our K2 children for Primary School
What key skills & experiences do our preschoolers need to smoothly transition into big school? How do we ensure they are ready even in the midst of Covid-19? Our Shaws Preschool Curriculum Team, Imeelia Ismail-Tan (Director of Curriculum) and Serina Teo...
What’s the best way to drop my Child off on their first few days of school?
Your child is starting preschool, and the first few days might be tearful as your child gets used to their new school without you. Depending on the school you choose, the first “drop off day” may be their first day of preschool or their third or fourth day. At Shaws...
Countdown to the First Day at Preschool
Woohoo!!! Your child is starting preschool. You've found a great preschool, and now the countdown starts to your child's first day. Here are some things parents do to make this transition easier for your child and for you! Two weeks before preschool Start taking your...
Learning Math = Play + Play
Do you recall when we learnt Math as kids. We were told that the more we practice the better we will do in exams. In Singapore, we are all familiar with the "ten year series" - a book filled with Math question after Math question which we laboriously went through....
“One more book, please”.
Why we should read to our children. It is important to build a love for reading from young. That is why when parents ask what they can do at home, we always say “Read!”.  Serina Teo, our Curriculum Specialist shares 6 reasons why we should read to children...
Raising Independent Children – Preparing our children for LIFE
As parents, we want to prepare our children not just for school, but for life. And this includes being independent, with self help skills. Children are born with a strong urge to be self-reliant. Do you recall your baby pulling at anything around him to stand...
When should I potty train my child?
Did you know that the average age for children to go to the toilet by themselves is 27 months.  So Mums and Dads, there is no rush! There is no magic moment to start potty training.  Do what is right for your child, and what’s practical for your family. ...
How will my child be safe at school?
In our webinar held in June, Kit M Mak, Group Principal of Shaws Preschool, shared what Shaws Preschool does to keep the children safe when they are at school. Thorough cleaning and disinfection in all 5 schools This includes the daily through disinfecting which...
The What and Why of PLAY
"What did you do at school today?", I ask my child. "PLAY!" If you feel that all your child does in school is play, that's actually a good thing! When it comes to children’s play, there’s more than meet the eye (of us adults). Play is fun. Play...
Learning though PLAY at Shaws Preschool
Everyday is an adventure at Shaws! Just look at the smiling faces coming to school every morning to know this is an environment where learning is fun, questions are encouraged and success is the outcome. Whether that success be creative, sporting or academic you will...
Cooking up a Storm at Shaws Preschool
We love cooking at Shaws Preschool! Â Serina Teo, Curriculum Specialist at Shaws Preschool shares why, and some easy recipes you can try at home with your kids! Food usually agrees with most children, and here are two easy and yummy recipes, to help keep them learning...
Building Grit and Resilience in our Children in Challenging Times
“Grit and resilience is best learned and nurtured when children go through challenging situations. Covid-19 is a challenging time. Don’t shy your child away from what is going on. Use it to build their resilience.” During ShawsTalks, our Shaws Preschool Webinar, Liane...
7 ways to prepare your child to wear masks at Preschool
With schools in Singapore starting back again in June, children over the age of 2 are required to wear masks. One of the core values we hold strong at Shaws is raising resilient children. The teachers will be right there to support the children adapt to the changes. ...
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