As we embark on the journey of nurturing our children’s growth and learning, we recognize the invaluable role that parents play as key partners in our school community. It is our commitment to ensure that parents are consistently informed about the latest developments in the field of education. By doing so, we aim to empower parents with the knowledge and insights necessary to make well-informed decisions regarding their child’s early education.
Learning critical skills through play
Children use many skills at once during play When children play they don’t think about playing to gain new skills. Nevertheless, play creates many learning opportunities. For example, when children...
Different forms of meaningful play, and why they are equally important
Why is play important in the first place? In 2010, a research article published in the Hong Kong Journal of Childhood Education deemed play as an important way children learn...
How children use play to understand the world around them
Sensory overload Young children are bombarded with sensations and information everyday. They struggle to understand their experiences and make sense of the world and their place in it. How can...
Don't force your child to share
As parents, we want our children to be generous, kind, and cooperative with others. We may think we can help children learn these skills by making them share with others....
How green spaces improve mental well-being
What is a green space? How is it relevant to my child? Green spaces are any areas that are partly or heavily covered in vegetation (trees, grass, shrubs, plants, etc)....
Fine motor developmental milestones (0 - 4 years old)
Just as with developmental milestones, fine motor skill milestones should also be taken with a grain of salt. Each child develops fine motor skills at their own pace through everyday...
Why is object permanence important for your child?
What is object permanence Object permanence is a critical part of Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. Object permanence is the understanding that an object still exists even if it...
What is Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development?
Jean Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development plays an important role in determining developmental milestones. His theory covers how children acquire new knowledge and interact with the world around them. According...
The role of fresh air ventilation in preventing COVID-19 “super-spreading”
One of the last things people consider when choosing preschools (if at all) is their ventilation system. This might seem like an oddly specific thing to nitpick, but in a...
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