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Why I Chose To Be A Preschool Teacher
Curious to know what it’s like to be a preschool teacher in Singapore? What’s involved in being an early childhood educator? Could a career in preschool teaching be the right path for you? We spoke to teacher Regina from Shaws Preschool, Lorong Chuan campus to get the...
Benefits of a Play-Based Preschool
As a parent, you’ve probably heard the adage: “Children learn best through play.” Research on play-based learning has shown that play promotes the development of important cognitive, socio-emotional and physical skills in preschool children, such as the ability to...
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 in 2021
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...
“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. ...
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...
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...
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