Past Articles & Guides

How to Choose Healthy Food for Your PreschoolersWondering how to introduce good eating habits to your little one? Concerned about making healthy eating the norm for your preschooler? We know that mealtimes can be stressful for parents—in Singapore, a survey found that...

When Should You Apply for Preschool?At what age should a child in Singapore start preschool? Is 18 months too young for preschool? Is preschool necessary? What about kids who are 4 years of age or older—would that be considered a ‘late’ start to preschool? In...

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...