Primary 1 is one of many first steps that will help your child move towards true independence. It is in Primary 1 that children will start learning basics that will help them manage their day-to-day lives in the future. They will learn how to count, be responsible for their homework, interact with their peer groups, plan timetables and manage needs and wants at the same time. While most schools come up with a primary school preparation program, there are many things you can do as a parent to prepare them well for the P1 classes.
Category: Education
DSA Interview Preparation: Help Your Child Succeed | 88tuition
The Direct School Admission (DSA) program lets primary-six students enrol early in the
secondary school of their choice based on their academic and extracurricular interests.
Schools expect applicants to make a strong case for their abilities and substantiate it with
concrete evidence due to the intense competition.
Looking Beyond PSLE Grades: Child Development | 88tuition
Our educational system has evolved drastically over the last couple of years. However, we still have a long way to go in terms of how we perceive the concepts of learning, failure, and self-worth.
How to Pick a Pre-School: Right Start for Your Child | 88tuition
“Children are our most valuable resource”. Needless to say, pre-schools are an important source of learning skills (socially, academically, emotionally) for the young ones. There are a number of childcare centres springing up all across Singapore. Some centres pulled registrations close to a thousand – with parents of children aged between two months and six years contributing to these huge numbers.
PSLE Results Are Out: Prepare for Secondary School | 88tuition
PSLE results are out! With careful planning and application to secondary schools, we need to bear in mind that transitioning to secondary school can be a daunting task both for parents as well as children.
How to Balance the Different Aspects of Education | 88tuition
“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” In today’s evolving society, students often face the dilemma of managing various aspects of their education. There are a lot of factors that go into this and it can be overwhelming for some students to manage it all. The key to succeed in academics is to find the right balance.
Help Children Set Realistic Dreams for Bright Future| 88tuition
Before we delve into the topic of realistic dreams, it is important for us to understand what “unrealistic dreams” are. Unrealistic dreams are those that are out of the norm and are seen as highly unachievable because of the intricacies involved. For example, a dream to become a scientist at the age of 15 can be an unrealistic dream.
How to Help Your Child Build Resilience During Exams | 88tuition
During the toughest times, even the strongest ones fumble. But they never give up. They build up their confidence and face the situations with resilience. As parents and teachers, we would have gone through several hurdles in our lives.
Improve Your Child’s Situational Writing for PSLE | 88tuition
With the PSLE English and language papers coming up in 2 days, students will be busy brushing up on their language and writing skills. For most parts of the exam, there will be a known structure, and students will know what to expect from it.
Stay Within Word Count in Compositions: Writing Tips | 88tuition
“Quality matters more than quantity” – What better way to justify this statement than bringing about the example of an exam scenario? For most of the exams, there is a word count mentioned against most composition or descriptive questions.
