Education
Dear Parents, Here’s How You Can Support Online Learning at Home
Teachers and parents alike are scrambling to adjust to this new normal, as schools have switched to home-based online learning. Do you get a feeling of being overwhelmed? Here are some pointers to help you make the move to online learning as painless as possible. Plan, plan, plan It might be difficult to balance a…
Read MoreSingapore: Online Portal for Mental Health Resources
The Health Promotion Board (HPB) is building an online portal as an extensive archive of mental health information, as instructed by Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH). The website focuses on mental and wellbeing content that are carefully selected by professionals in the field. This portal is targeted at members of society who are affected by…
Read MoreSimple and Fun Activities for Happy Families
For parents, childhood years are the most precious moments. With the current pandemic situation, opportunities for child-like joy are few and far between. Worse, there’s so much uncertainty about when life can return to normal. But while much of life is out of our control now, we can still ensure that our children retain little…
Read MoreHow to talk to your pre-teen about work and career
Children benefit from considering all of the alternatives and the nuances involved in choosing a job. As a result, parents and educators must support youngsters in career exploration and the development of a basic, foundational understanding of how people prepare for future employment. Here are some pointers to help you get your kids started on…
Read MoreThe Japanese art of Kintsugi: Applying it to life
Kintsugi, a Japanese art form, has been popularized in popular culture quite recently. Today, we’ll look at the history, definition, and practical application of the Japanese art form. What is Kintsugi? Kintsugi is a Japanese art form that involves gluing shattered ceramic pieces together with gold. It is based on the belief that by accepting…
Read MorePre-school philosophies that you should learn of
Preschool is a great time for your child to develop an interest in learning. The greatest preschool program will allow your child to grow and learn in ways that are tailored to their individual brain. However, there are a variety of preschool philosophies and teaching methods that are available today. Each one develops a student’s creativity, memory, and comprehension of the world in slightly different ways. Today, we’ll take a look at 3 of the more popular ones. High Scope Preschools that use the High Scope approach of teaching may appeal to you if you…
Read MoreKid-Friendly Farms in Singapore for the best learning experience
We are well aware of one thing our children are missing out on as they grow up in urban Singapore: excursions to the countryside and the opportunity to view real farm animals! We want our kids to learn about the source of their food, take part in more outdoor activities, see a more rustic side…
Read MoreHuawei launches new online AI academy in Singapore
With the launch of Huawei’s ‘virtual’ academy in Singapore, the tech company looks to certify 1000 engineers by the end of next year. Available entirely online, prospective students will be able to take up online courses in ‘hot topics’ such as artificial intelligence, 5G, cloud computing, and big data. Students will also get practical experience…
Read MoreCritical Thinking in Critical Times
Don’t drink detergent – please. I never thought that I would ever have to form this sentence but here it is. Not drinking detergent appears to be on the list of “common sense things to do”, along with not eating Tidepods – but as we are all painfully aware – common sense might not be…
Read MoreWhat to Eat to Build your Immune System to stay Safe from Coronavirus?
Many health food firms have seen an increase in demand for supplements, which helps to boost the immunity and respiratory health amid the coronavirus outbreak. But why not focus on a natural healthy diet and fight the superbug. It is good to include some natural source of anti-viral foods in your diet for example: 1. …
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