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Is A Montessori School Right For Your Child? A Practical Guide For Singaporean Parents
Montessori education is a child-centred approach founded over a century ago. Unlike traditional models that follow a fixed curriculum and teacher-led instruction, Montessori emphasises self-directed learning, hands-on exploration, and respect for each child’s natural development. Classrooms are intentionally designed to encourage independence, curiosity, and real-world skills through structured freedom. What makes this especially powerful is that Montessori is not just a diff

Greentree Montessori
Sep 9, 20256 min read


Is having too many toys a good thing? 玩具成堆,对孩子来说是好事么?
As parents we always struggle when it comes to toys. There are just too many choices out there. What is the balance that we should strike to allow our children to truly benefit? Watch this video as Ms Charmaine Soh shares from her experience. #Parenting

Greentree Montessori
Jun 11, 20181 min read


孩子为什么不愿意去幼儿园?这应该是最了解孩子的解读
如何为孩子挑选合适幼儿园? 幼儿园不单只是一个爸妈上班时可以寄放孩子的场所,最重要的,它应该要能符合孩子的发展需要,帮助孩子学习、成长。然而,幼儿园那么多,在选择时,除了要合法、环境良好、交通方便外,还有什么要注意的呢?爸妈在挑选幼稚园的时候,最好能够实地探访,针对下列事项稍作观察,看看该所幼儿园是否具备下列特性: 如何为孩子挑选合适幼儿园? 幼儿园不单只是一个爸妈上班时可以寄放孩子的场所,最重要的,它应该要能符合孩子的发展需要,帮助孩子学习、成长。然而,幼儿园那么多,在选择时,除了要合法、环境良好、交通方便外,还有什么要注意的呢?爸妈在挑选幼稚园的时候,最好能够实地探访,针对下列事项稍作观察,看看该所幼儿园是否具备下列特性: 幼儿园内有许多物品或设施可供孩子玩耍 玩耍是这个年龄层孩子的重要工作,是促进身心发展所必需的。一所好的幼儿园不会一味强调纪律与规矩,而要求孩子成天安静坐在位子上。 孩子有机会从事各种各样的活动 不管是唱游、画画、看书、玩积木或户外活动,幼儿园的课程安排必须兼顾多样性与时间上的弹性,不该让孩子老做同样的事。 孩子常有户外

Greentree Montessori
Jan 18, 20182 min read
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