Importance of Family building a right environment for Child’s Learning Journey

The spread of the Omicron variant is increasingly making physical learning unsafe for students, which is why schools are embracing digital learning to help students shift from in-person to learning from home through e-learning platforms. If you are a parent or a family member trying to navigate how to provide the best support to your loved ones to learn effectively from home, you are in the right place.

Internet Safety for Kids | How to Keep Your Children Safe Online.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new fear for Singaporean parents. In a recent survey by Google, 62% of them expressed increased worry about online safety. Their top concerns included protecting children’s privacy and security online and spotting scams or preventing children from oversharing personal information on the Internet. However, with more time spent on screens comes an increased need to protect them from cyber dangers lurking anonymously online.

5 WAYS: How To Make Holiday Better For Kids

Most kids get pretty tired during the holiday season, and there’s a good chance they’ll be on their best behavior every time you go to another event. But make sure not to schedule more than one demanding activity in a day, as this will only increase your kid’s frustration level – which might turn them into brats! You need to remember that children also enjoy physical activities and plenty of downtime besides just going from place to place with no breaks. And don’t forget: They’re thankful for everything you do too!

How to manage PSLE stress?

As exam season looms closer, many students find themselves increasingly anxious and stressed. As a parent or teacher, we should make children understand the root of their anxiety and learn how to overcome it with healthy coping skills, like meditation or deep breathing exercises. Fear not, though, for there are several ways you can reduce the stress that comes with PSLE preparations.

PSLE English Composition Writing and Common Mistakes

Writing is one of the most challenging skills to master as it often requires a student to be adept at many different subjects. Writing has many components, including reading and comprehension abilities, analyzing ideas with planning strategies, or using literary devices such as hyperbole (omg!), similes, metaphors, and alliteration to communicate an idea clearly while […]

Singapore: Home Base Learning

As Singapore enters Phase 2 (heightened alert) this week, all primary and secondary schools implement complete home-based learning until the June holidays.

I feel the time is ripe for the Singapore education system to continue to reform, adapt and grow in response to Covid-19.

Meanwhile, we in Explico are going further into the digitalization of our educational tools as a continuation of our exciting journey ever since our launch last year.

Growing EdTech industry of Singapore

EdTech, also known as education technology, consists of everything around us. From computers to teaching math to the submission of assignments online, online degree platforms, online gaming, virtual reality technology to simple mobile learning applications, and much more. The education technology sector has had drastic changes in the past decade and is still in the […]

Effective Time Management: How To Teach Your Child to Work Smart

Time management is one of the essential skills for kids. It influences every aspect of their lives, from self-confidence to motivation, academic performance, and handling complex situations. Research affirms that time management improves children’s academic performance, well-being, and life satisfaction.  Therefore, teaching your kids effective time-management skills is how to set them up for success […]

Simple Arithmetic Skills You Could Teach Your Child

Various research has shown why math is critical for kids. A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience reveals that children who engage in regular mathematical activity have healthier brains, increasing their attention and focus. In addition, the earlier kids learn math, the earlier they build critical life skills like self-confidence, decision-making, a growth mindset, […]

What Your Kid’s Learning Styles Say About Them

Identifying your kids’ learning styles is one of the most effective ways to help them succeed academically. Children assimilate and retain information better when supported by their preferred learning styles. They are also more likely to select the best subjects, skills, and careers in tune with their learning styles.  As a result, learning is less […]

How To Make Periodic Assessment A Positive Experience for Kids 

How To Make Periodic Assessment A Positive Experience for Kids  Learning is a journey. In this journey, even amongst kids in the same class, we won’t find every child in the same place. For this reason, periodic assessments have become a regular feature of the academic program in many schools.  Periodic assessments help to achieve […]

Getting Started With Team-Based Learning: Definition and Benefits

Right now, somewhere around the world, a student is enduring a boring lesson. On the other hand, parents and teachers are desperate to have an idea of how much their students know even while teaching is in progress. To solve these challenges and more, many schools have adopted team-based learning (TBL).  Make no mistake, standard […]

Teaching Your Child to Overcome Performance Anxiety During Examination

Many children get stressed with school activities, especially when they have a big test or examination coming up. However, worrying or being anxious won’t make your kids feel any better; rather, it makes it more difficult for them to focus at the moment. Performance anxiety is something that many adults have experienced at some point. […]

How to Help Your Child Study Effectively: Active Recall and Spaced Repetition

Success in school doesn’t come from one activity; it is about the correct mix of effort, habits, and attitude. Many kids tend to struggle with studying, and several factors play major roles in a child’s depleting interest in studying. However, homework has to be done, and they also have to prepare for the big test […]

Benefits of Planning the New Year With Your Child: Important Things to Consider

The new year is considered one of the best parts of the year to plan with your family. Everyone evaluated the previous year and excited about what comes next. Most importantly, you want to do better and carry the rest of the family along, including your kids. If your kids don’t know much about planning […]

Benefits of Extracurricular Activities and How to Introduce Them

Studies have shown the incredible roles extracurricular activities play in developing children’s academic, psychological and social well-being. They improve students’ character development, promote happiness, and boost their engagement in the classroom. Among other benefits, extracurricular activities help students take on life skills that empower them to combat life challenges successfully.

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