Past Articles & Guides

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....