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MindChamps Blog | Singapore Parenting Blog
9M ago
Mathematics plays a crucial role in your child’s primary and secondary education, as well as throughout their career. Early exposure can make a significant difference.
To set your child on a path to academic success, it’s essential to lay a strong foundation in maths from a young age.
In this article, we’ll explore maths lessons for preschoolers you can teach at home to foster their mathematical development.
1. Count Out Loud Together
Counting out loud together is a valuable way to introduce your child to basic maths concepts. Start with a simple count from 1 to 10, and as your chi ..read more
MindChamps Blog | Singapore Parenting Blog
9M ago
The early years of a child’s life are pivotal for their social, emotional, and physical development. As parents, the quest to provide the best possible preschool education for your child is both natural and essential. However, given the vast number of options available, making the right choice can be overwhelming. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve prepared some tips on how to pick the best preschool for your child.
Prioritise a Comprehensive Curriculum
When choosing a preschool for your child, it’s important to consider a well-rounded curriculum that extends beyond traditional acade ..read more
MindChamps Blog | Singapore Parenting Blog
9M ago
The first three years of a child’s life are pivotal for brain development. During this period, fundamental cognitive skills such as memory, language, reasoning, and thinking begin to take shape.
Recognising the profound impact of these formative years, preschool education becomes essential in nurturing these foundational skills.
Among the various courses offered in preschool, language classes stand out for their outsized impact. These classes positively shape children’s communication, enhance their ability to form relationships, and broaden their worldview
In this article, we will delve into t ..read more
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1y ago
As a parent of a preschooler, you may have experienced your child throwing a tantrum or having a meltdown at some point. While tantrums are a completely normal part of childhood development, they can be challenging for parents to manage. Understanding how to handle tantrums properly for yourself and your kid can make a big difference in the time taken for children to recover from these occasional outbursts.
At MindChamps PreSchool, we know that developing your preschooler’s emotional well-being is just as important as their academic learning. Thus, to help you support them through temper tantr ..read more
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1y ago
Building up your child’s self-esteem and confidence is essential for their emotional, social, and academic success. Studies have linked high self-esteem and confidence to positive outcomes in mental health, social relationships, school, and even work – so it’s important to lay the foundations for all of this as early as possible.
If you want to raise a confident child, there’s no better time to start than now! As a parent or caregiver, you’re also in the best position possible to provide your child with a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters a positive self-image and confident can ..read more
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1y ago
If you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to enhance your child’s language development in kindergarten, take a dive into the magical world of onomatopoeia! It’s creative and enticing and will leave your little one incredibly curious – we can vouch for that! Why don’t we crack open this mystery and whizz to the next section to learn about onomatopoeia and some fun activities?
What Is Onomatopoeia?
Onomatopoeia is more than just a mouthful of a word; it refers to words that imitate or suggest the sounds they describe, such as “buzz” and “splash”. Not only is it a fun and creative aspect of la ..read more
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1y ago
As children grow, interact with their peers, and learn to navigate the world around them, conflicts are bound to arise. For preschoolers, learning how to manage emotions and resolve conflicts is a critical step in their social development, with Emotional Intelligence playing a significant role in conflict resolution as it helps children identify, express, and regulate their emotions.
So, what exactly is Emotional Intelligence?
What Is Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognise, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and those of others. This then allows us to ..read more
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1y ago
Preschool education plays a vital role in a child’s lifelong learning journey by providing a solid foundation for their future academic and personal development. The learning environment in preschool is structured yet flexible enough to nurture curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning.
Importantly, the focus of preschool curriculum extends beyond purely academic preparation. It seeks to develop children’s physical coordination and motor skills through various indoor and outdoor preschool activities. Fine motor skills, such as holding a pencil, cutting with scissors, or manipulating small ..read more
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1y ago
As parents, witnessing our little ones grapple with separation anxiety can be heart-wrenching. Seeing their tiny faces crumple into tears and experiencing their clingy hugs as we attempt to say our goodbyes is an understandably challenging phase.
But remember, you’re not alone – separation anxiety in children is common, particularly among preschoolers.
Unpacking the Causes of Separation Anxiety
According to Stanford Medicine, separation anxiety is when a child excessively worries about being apart from family members. Nearly all children between 18 months and three years old have separat ..read more
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1y ago
Parent-teacher partnerships are vital for supporting a child’s learning journey during their preschool years. When parents and teachers work together, they can share information, provide support, and ensure that children receive a consistent approach to learning at home and in school. Read on to find three ways to build a strong parent-teacher partnership with your preschooler’s key educators.
1. Attend parent-teacher conferences.
Parent-teacher conferences provide an excellent opportunity to establish a direct and transparent connection with your child’s preschool teacher. These meetings allo ..read more