When rote-learning can no longer promise success, or be relied on to meet the new expectations of the 21st century, we know it’s time to challenge those prized model answers. A different approach that might just yield better results in today’s context, is one that fosters a spirit of inquiry, nurtures critical thinking skills, encourages strong communication skills and develops resilience in problem-solving. We are talking about the inquiry-based learning (IBL) approach ..read more

You’ve heard the term bandied around, but what exactly is Reggio Emilia and how does it benefit your child? Our Pedagogue Denise Teo answers some common questions ..read more

Children are born with an innate desire to explore, form hypotheses, experiment, observe, and develop conclusions. Research and data prove that children’s learning through their senses has a strong connection to thinking and understanding in science and discovery. A few decades ago, the idea that toddlers think like scientists would have been considered preposterous. Jean Piaget, the pioneer of cognitive thinking, believed that children are illogical, irrational, and “pre-causal”, and this idea informed curriculum design for many years. But it has been proved wrong by scientific evidence ..read more

Sangeetha started her teaching career in 2001 as a part-time assistant preschool teacher. 20 years in this field have seen Sangeetha complete her Certificate in Preschool Teaching and Diploma in Preschool Teaching and Leadership. Her interest in learning about children's behaviour and cognitive development further spurred her to attain a Bachelor's Degree in Counselling and Childhood studies. Sangeetha sees children as curious minds, capable of seeing the world vividly, and firmly believes that when children feel secure, respected, and inspired in a learning environment, they show no inhibiti ..read more

The early years is the most important period in a child’s life as it lays the foundation to their future. Pre-school education is not only about developing skills in literacy and numeracy. It is absolutely critical in shaping a child’s personality, self-concepts, social competence, and overall disposition towards learning. What should we keep in mind when choosing a pre-school that will empower our children to be confident, competent, creative in spirit, and successful in any environment they go to in the future ..read more

"I believe in providing young children with a variety of experiences to discover their own identities and ways to express themselves." Vivien is a teacher at EtonHouse Robertson Walk and graduated with a Diploma with Merit in Early Childhood Teaching. She believes the wonder of a child is truly a superpower that allows them to be so full of curiosity in this world that we live in. Vivien also believes that children are capable and it is important to support them as they build their confidence in completing routine tasks independently and guide them in developing the necessary self-help skills ..read more

Reggio Emilia is a town in Northern Italy and this world-renowned pedagogy was born after World War II founded by pedagogist Loris Malaguzzi. Supported by the entire community in Reggio Emilia, this approach is based on constructivist principles and stems from respect, responsibility, and community where learning happens through exploration, discovery, and play. Inspired by this pedagogy for the last 2 decades. EtonHouse also collaborated with Reggio Children to start REACH, Reggio Emilia in Asia for Children, which is a part of the Reggio Children international network.  ..read more

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