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Our two-year programme is suitable for kids aged 2 to 7 years who will come in one a week to participate in a 1 hour art adventure based on a unique theme.
At Misulo, we nurture the creative and independent thinking of kids and help them to learn through playful arts and imaginative games.
Children in Misulo classrooms observe and explore everyday materials such as paper, water, sand, paint, flour and fruits.
Every lesson we will explore different themes, from the woody forest to the deep blue sea. The classroom becomes an space of infinite possibilities, expanded by stretching the children’s imagination.
The kids have fun with imaginative games and five senses stimulating activities. With their curiosity aroused and engaged, children are then encouraged to express their feelings, thoughts and their perception of their environment through playful arts in a creative and confident manner.
By fostering the imagination and zest for learning of young children through pretend play and imaginative scenarios, the Misulo programme contributes to their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development, thereby ensuring young children’s success in school and in life.
At Misulo, we strive to keep the spirit of creativity and playful learning alive and active in young children by providing them with a safe environment to explore, express and create without boundaries in an art adventure.
Website: www.misulo.com.sg
Email: misulosg@gmail.com
Address: Jurong Safra, 333 Boon Lay Way, #02A-02 Singapore 649848
Contact number: 6791 1883
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STORYTELLING COMES ALIVE!
28 May - 26 June 2011
11am - 7pm
Imbiah Lookout, Sentosa
Experience some ‘Tasty Tales‘ this School Holidays
at our award-winning interactive storytelling event
featuring your favourite stories.
For details, visit www.todaysmotherhood.com/edm/sentosajun2011.html
Visit us today at www.sentosa.com.sg
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A workshop for children aged 5-12 years
A course to help all children reach for the stars and maximise their potential
Schedule (2 sessions)
20th to 21st June 2011 Monday to Tuesday: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Venue
Da Vinci Studio @ September 21 Entreprise Pte Ltd
Blk 13 Toa Payah Lorong 8 #04-01 Braddell Tech Singapore 319261 Tel : 6256 0226
This course is designed to help children:
For more information about this workshop, click HERE.
Give Children A Head-Start!
Hess Education Centre has experience in teaching languages to young learners in Asia since 1983. The Hess Publishing team of 50 researchers and writers design and improve the curriculum based on feedback from parents, teachers and students to insure the highest standard is maintained. Hess’ curriculum is matched with current educational ideology.
At Hess Education Centre students learn to read through both sight words and phonics. Not only do students learn to read proficiently but thematic books are read to practice reading comprehension. The programmes create confidence through a variety of games and activities and positive rewards.
Hess teachers are graduates and need to undergo a rigid selection and training process. Lessons are planned with the understanding of the concept of ‘multiple intelligences’. Each of us learns in a different way, whether we need to read, listen to others, touch, experiment, be physical or discuss the concept. Hess is successful because of our focus on each individual learner.
At Hess Education Centre, expat teachers guide students through an exciting programme, which is designed to go beyond the MOE required objectives to create proficient readers, writers and speakers. The classes are designed to help students achieve at school and beyond!
“Our goals are simple, we wish to provide affordable English and Mandarin enrichment in a comfortable environment, taught by experienced and fun expat teachers who care about individual needs.”
Jeanette Buckley, Principal of Hess Education Centre in Singapore
Bilingual Play Group (English & Mandarin) (18months to 3 years old)
Nursery 1 & Nursery 2 Enrichment (English or Mandarin)
Kindergarten Enrichment (English or Mandarin)
Primary Enrichment (English or Mandarin)
Primary Creative Writing (English or Mandarin)
Holiday Programmes (English and Mandarin) Nursery, Kindergarten and Primary
Call Lorraine or Mira to NOW to arrange a FREE trial at 6333-6915
Website: www.hess.com.sg
Address: 451 Joo Chiat Road, #02-01 Katong Junction, Singapore 427664
Tel: 6333-6915 Fax: 6333-6912
Here’s what our parents have to say:
Aisyah (Kindergarten 2)
Keep up the good work. I like the ‘less commercial’ environment. Thumbs up! Materials and programmes for the K2 are far more progressive when compared to other enrichment centres. We are very pleased with the dedicated Admin staff and teachers. Theme parties are great. It helps in cultivating interest in education. Aisyah always looks forward to attend Hess weekly.
Chiron Cheng (Kindergarten 2)
Chiron is now very chatty and has a higher level of confidence. Teacher Tim is great, he understands and encourages Chiron all the time. Lorraine and Mira are very caring and attentive to our needs and concerns. Overall, a great place.
Daniel Choi’s mum (Kindergarten 2)
We find the one week holiday programmes amazing. It is like accelerated learning. Daniel can learn a song or remember a lesson in one week, whereas it would take a whole term for him to pick it up in a normal kindergarten.
Damien’s mum (Play Group and Nursery Enrichment)
I really like the materials from Hess. The illustrations and characters really attract me and my boy. Damien now speaks confidently in both Mandarin and English. The warm up session in Play Group involving the parents boosted his social skills. He just loves the journey with Hess.
Thomas (Nursery) & Winnie (Creative Writing)
I love the environment here. It’s so bright and interesting and increases my children’s willingness to come for classes. The service attitude of the Admin Staff is ‘ichiban’! Very Good!
Ariel’s mum (Nursery)
Ariel has improved from a quiet girl to a more out-spoken girl. Good job Teacher Lara! All staff from the school is very close and supportive, can tell that Ariel enjoys her lesson in Hess and she looks forward to her Sunday class every week.
Both quantity and quality of sleep does have an impact on a child or adolescent’s academic performance. In the last seven years, more than 30 studies have demonstrated that poor quality sleep such as shortened total sleep time, erratic sleep/wake schedules, fragmented sleep, late bedtimes and rise times are associated with poorer school performances.
These school rating are comprised from teacher ratings, student’s grades and individual tests of neurocognitive functioning. The studies suggest that children who take a long time to sleep, have erratic sleep schedules, or sleep-in on weekends, do worse in school .These studies were done on a wide age range of children. Interestingly, when sleep has been restricted by as little as one hour per night, intelligence tests showed diminished performance in children. Poor sleep habits induce stress and the resulting stress will induce illnesses in children.
Relationship Between Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) And Poor Sleeping Habits
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) is another issue related to poor sleeping habits and school performance. ADHD is a rapidly growing diagnosis in children today and may have its roots in poor sleep habits. Poor attention, fidgeting, aggression and poor mood control are common both in a child with ADHD and one with poor sleeping habits. Younger children are getting singled out for these behaviors and are often labeled by teachers or psychiatrists with ADHD. If the ADHD-Like behaviors are a result of poor sleep habits, a child will not receive proper treatment and is likely to be managed through medicine that won’t correct the fundamental problem. The pressure to success academically is very high in Singapore. But if a child is not well rested, his ability to absorb information and synthesis it will be compromised. Good sleeping habits are a function of consolidated sleep, such as, no waking during the night after 9 months of age and spending enough time in bed. If a child at the age of 12 months and above is still waking three or more times at night, this is an indicator of poor quality sleep. Overtime, this will result in a shortage of sleep that can impact the child’s ability to regulate their emotion, attention span and learning capacity.
What can you as parents do?
Make sure that you establish good sleeping habits at an early age. This means having a regular bedtime that is age appropriate and respects the amount of time your child needs to spend in bed. Establish a consistent and repeatable bedtime routine at a young age so that going to bed is fun and not a battle. Most importantly, ensure that your child knows how to fall asleep unassisted, so that by one year of age they can sleep though the night without waking (sleeping through the night is considered 9 ½ hours in a row for 6 months to 3 years and then 11 hours for children 4 and up). If you have any further concerns, contact Tammy Fontana at tammy@allinthefamilycounselling.com or 9030 7239.
Tammy Fontana
All in the Family Counselling
www.allinthefamliycounselling.com
Come to Edu.Quantum Learning Centre, we can change your child’s attitude
Promoting your child’s positive attitude in learning
Exclusively for Today’s Motherhood parents
You are invited to a FREE introductory workshop on Saturday 18th June 2pm to 4pm at The Verge (Formerly known as Tekka Mall) 2 Serangoon Road #04-56
All parents will receive a free gift for their children. Takashimaya shopping vouchers will be given to 1st 10 parents to register for this workshop.
To register please contact SERENE CHONG at 65668835 or 96652567 or EDDY CHEONG at 97842501
For more information on Edu.Quantum, visit www.quantum.com.sg
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Many people might think that using a thermometer is just as easy as learning ABC but for first time parents, it can be a little confusing. They might get confused on which thermometer to use and how to use it.
Types of Thermometer
There are different kinds of thermometers which can be utilized at home for the entire family. The regular digital thermometer can be directly placed in the armpit, in the mouth and in the rectum. It is built with electronic heat sensors which records the heat or body temperature. It is advisable to use separate thermometers for rectal and oral use. The temporal artery thermometer and the digital pacifier thermometer are made with infrared scanner that measures the heat in the artery of the forehead. Tympanic thermometers or the digital ear thermometers have infrared ray that detects the heat inside the ear canal. For most homes, the regular digital thermometer is preferred by mothers.
Accuracy of Temperature Readings
Of course, all parents would preferably want the closest prognosis of their child temperature. For infants, rectal readings are the most accurate, while the ear thermometers can be used for older children. The only drawback for ear thermometer is the accuracy of its temperature readings might be shortchanged due to curved ear canal and earwax. The reliability of thermometers for temporal artery has yet to be verified, while the armpit thermometer is considered to be the least accurate of all.
There are times when you do not have the luxury of choosing which temperature to use. In this case, all you have to do is to make sure that you have read the instructions and employed safety measures such as, making sure that the th is in place and never leaving your child while you are taking the temperature.
Different Thermometers for Different Age Groups
The kind of thermometer to be used and where to place it basically depends on the age of a child.
• Birth to 3 months – Newborns are delicate and vulnerable, hence, it is recommended that a regular digital thermometer used. With some petroleum jelly, lubricate the tip of the thermometer after turning it on. Lay your baby on his back while lifting his thighs. Upon lifting slowly insert the lubricated thermometer into your baby’s rectum. If the baby shows resistance, you need to stop. For about a minute, hold the thermometer in place until the signal shows that it is done. Gradually remove the thermometer and read the temperature.
• 3 months to 4 years – The digital pacifier thermometer, digital ear thermometer or the temporal artery thermometer can be used for toddlers and older infants. Carefully follow the indicated instructions on the label and execute them accordingly. For armpit thermometers, ensure that the it has contact with your child’s skin, and not his clothes.
• 4 years and older – For this age group, you may choose to use the digital thermometer. You may even let your child hold the thermometer under his tongue. Ask the child to close their mouth and lips. It is best to take your child’s temperature 15 minutes after the he or she is done eating or drinking.
Edu.Quantum offers Mathematics, Science and English Programs from Primary 1 to Primary 6 level. They pride themselves as a coaching centre, as opposed to a tuition centre. Psychological techniques, positive education emotions and parental support are used to help children learn essential life and academics skills.
The philosophy of the centre is to train their students to be leaders, not followers. In essence, Edu.Quantam’s interest is to keep their student’s interest in learning. Their students learn the SUCCESS formula to do well in school:
As their students gain confidence in themselves and their learning abilities, they also pick up these essential techniques: Teambuilding, Presentation skills, Study skills, Confidence building and Creative Writing.
Child’s view of learning
Before addressing a child’s academic results, we should first seek and understand their view towards learning. Children often feel that there is very little disregard for their feelings towards learning, and they may feel resentful that their rights to play or free time have been violated. Homework is a chore, and they feel they are forced to do things (i.e. go for tuition) that are not to their liking or decision. This, he said, is the beginning of a negative emotion towards learning.
Therefore, for a child to learn well, we should access the level of emotional association the child is at towards learning – is it positive, negative or neutral? That is where the psychological approach in Edu.Quantum comes in.
Intelligent Reader Program
Edu Quantam’s latest program Intelligent Reader, aims to equip children with the essential reading and comprehension skills. “Most of the time, children can read, but do they truly understand what they read?” Roderick asks. “Each child has a different level or reading stress, due to the influence by personal learning styles. That is why we encourage parents to sit in during the first few sessions of our program, and practice our teaching methodologies with other children, and not their own children. In this way, parents are exposed to different learning styles, and know what the appropriate strategies to guide them are.” The first and last sessions of the program will be videoed, to check with the class level of competency and how they have progressed.
Coach, and not teach
What stands out in Edu.Quantum, as compared to the other tuition centers is their emphasis on personal development and addressing the emotional needs of a child. Here, academic subjects are used as a medium to address the emotional needs of a child. Programs at Edu.Quantum are geared towards their emotional needs, and fine tuned according to the Ministry of Education curriculum standards.
Psychological techniques are adopted in each class, to motivate and address their emotional needs. “We believe once their needs are met, children will be more inclined to want to learn more.” Besides using psychological techniques, lessons are conducted in a fun and interactive way. For example, Roderick engages his students in role-playing activities, to learn speaking and social skills. To engage the older children in discussions and brush up on their speaking skills, he uses newspapers articles and talks about current affairs with the class.
Parents as Partners
Edu.Quantum also organizes Coaching workshops for parents. In addition, when a new student enrolls in his class, Roderick will always hold informal interviews them, together with their parents. Meetings with parents are a frequent occurrence, to follow-up on their child’s personal and academic performance. As Roderick nicely sums it up, “You don’t teach your child, you work along with him or her. You coach them, inspire, and equip them.”
About Roderick Chua
The consultant and head coach at Edu.Quantum Learning Systems, Roderick has had more than 20 years of experiences teaching, coaching and guiding youths as a tutor and pastoral counselor. Currently pursuing his Masters in Counselling Psychology, Roderick is interested to enhance the emotional attitude of his students towards learning.
Exclusively for Today’s Motherhood parents!
You are invited to a free introductory workshop on 18 June, 2011, at 2pm to 4 pm. The workshop will be held at 2 Serangoon Road #04-16, The Verge (former Tekka Mall). All parents will receive a free gift for their child.
To register, please contact Serene Chong at 6566 8835 or 9665 2567.
Written by Michelle Ang
Long ago, television was blamed as the source of children’s negative attitudes, behavioral problems and physical detriments like obesity. The term “Couch Potato” was then coined to describe someone who sits in front of the television all day long. Spending so much time in front of the TV has been said to increase one’s idleness, and decrease his physical activities and critical thinking.
However, in today’s world, computers have caught up with television sets; we live in an era of the digital natives. With the invention of the internet, the world is at our fingertips.
It is not surprising to find people who spend their time in front of the computer all day long. This digital era is the birth of the new term, “Mouse Potato“.
There has been alarming reports of how inactivity in children has drastically increase. Not to mention, children obesity rates has doubled in the last thirty years. Based on a study done by the American Obesity Association, there are 25% of children who are found overweight.
Based on the above statistics, parents should do something to combat the threats of their children turning into “mouse potatoes”. While it is true that the online world can offer information to children, spending too much time on the computer can have detrimental effects.
Technology has helped us in so many ways in terms of our lifestyles. However, it can be damaging if it is not used in moderation.
What can parents do
Setting computer rules at home will help prevent your child from being glued to the computer. Allocate specific time slots for children to use the computer. This will encourage them to prioritise their needs, and use the computer more more effectively, instead of surfing aimlessly.
You can also provide software that will protect children from spam and other malicious virus or pop-ups online. Parents could also initiate other physical activities which could be a form of bonding and diversion away from the computer.
With such easy access to the internet these days, parents not only need to set rules to regulate the use of computer time, they also need to monitor their child’s web traffic, to protect them from any potential online predators.
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