Do New & Modern Buildings Increase Children’s Ability to Learn?

The butterfly effect means that one small action can change the world’s environment and result in a different future. Children spend an average of 1,000 hours a year on the premises of their education provider. This biggest part of their learning process must be used for a better chance of success in their adult life. […]

Where Can I Find the Most Fun Resources for Home Learning?

In a world that is already increasingly moving towards home learning, online tutors and homeschooling, parents are challenged with finding fun and interesting educational activities for their children that support their school curriculum. This can be particularly challenging when you’re unsure if the resources fit your child’s abilities, or match up to their school’s current […]

Why play and experimental learning is so important for development?

One of the biggest debates when it comes to selecting an education centre for a child’s early education is accelerated early-learning vs play and experiential learning. When it comes to accelerated early-learning, there is an intense and pressurised focus of early achievement and the ability to perform academically. It is often that people make the […]

5 Reasons Why Playgroup is Essential for Your Child’s Development

Taking your child out into the big wide world to begin their social interactions can be a difficult time for both of you. There can be nerves on both sides, fear of leaving the home environment, and a temptation to just hang on and wait until they begin playgroup. It’s certainly forgivable to have this […]

5 Unexpected Benefits of Outdoor Play

For children, play time is more than just a period in a day when they run amok (often leaving a trail of toys for you to clean up after). It is a period in which they are learning through play, where emotional, social and cognitive developments are taking place. According to many studies, children learn […]

5 Simple And Fun Ways To Motivate Your Child To Learn Chinese Better

Been trying to get your child to learn Chinese? How’s that going? We know that you need all the help and support you can get so take a few tips from our team of dedicated teachers to help your child learn Chinese. At Little Oxford Schoolhouse, our preschool has specialised Chinese immersion activities to help […]

Social Skills VS Academic Skills – Which One is More Important For Children in Preschool?

Learning begins young. Even before children start their formal schooling, they are always learning through exploring and playing. And as parents, we all want the best for our precious little ones.  Yet, choosing a preschool is extremely difficult. Some claim to help your child develop social skills while others advertise themselves as the prime preschool […]

7 Quick Tips to Settle Your Child in A Playgroup In Days, Not Weeks

Let’s find out how you can help your child settle in a playgroup quickly. Every child’s first day of preschool is a big step both for the parents and the child. Your little one may be undergoing a couple of mixed emotions on their first day in a playgroup. You may start to worry about […]

5 Crucial Things Parents Overlook When Choosing A Playgroup

One of the biggest challenges for new parents in honing the child’s formative years is choosing the best school environment. And for toddlers who are 12-24 months of age, choosing a playgroup is one of the most challenging decisions new parents have to make. With the busy lifestyle of Singapore, having an institution to assist […]

3 Important Questions You Must Ask A Preschool Before And After Enrollment

Finding the right preschool in Singapore that matches your child’s needs can be overwhelming, but it’s just as exciting. As a parent, you want your child to have a high-quality early childhood education for them to have a solid foundation. Preschool is where children learn how to socialize with their peers, build independence and self-confidence, […]