“Play-based learning” is a phrase you will commonly hear associated with early childhood education. It is an approach that provides opportunities for children to actively and imaginatively engage with others and their environments. Play-based learning prepares children for their future and extends beyond intellectual skills. By understanding what play-based learning is and how it works, you can decide if a preschool programme in Singapore that offers this learning approach will fit your child. Characteristics of play-based learning Play-based learning is child-directed, enjoyable and process-oriented. Through free play, children can explore freely, allowing them to make mistakes without the fear of

To commemorate Hair for Hope’s 20th anniversary, 20 brave members of the Nexus community came together to shave their heads and make a bald statement for children with cancer, conveying a key message that they are not alone, and we are always rooting for their recovery. Hair for Hope is the Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF)’s annual fundraising campaign for children with cancer. By shaving their heads, participants help to raise awareness of childhood cancer and the many side effects of cancer treatment, which include hair loss and lowered self-esteem. The symbolic gesture shows children that being bald is not something

A high quality education is the best gift a parent can give to their children. There are many options for education in Singapore but which is the best for your child? One of the most popular programmes in the world is the International Baccalaureate (IB). Its unique curricula and benefits make it a good programme to enrol your child in.   What is IB?   The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an internationally recognised academic programme and one of the most popular curricula with around 5,600 schools offering it all over the world. The IB system is designed for students from