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Rethinking Education, Work, and Worth in Singapore: A Call for a Mindshift
Singapore’s labour shortage in service sectors may be rooted in something deeper than recruitment—our mindset. This article explores how societal values around education, work, and success shape our workforce, and why it’s time to reframe how we view vocational paths and essential roles. Can a shift in mindset—from classrooms to boardrooms—help us build a more inclusive, resilient economy where all work is valued?
catherine5220
Apr 234 min read
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The Montessori Way: An Education for Life
Dr. Montessori transformed neglected children’s lives. Are today’s schools fostering minds and spirits as her method once did?
catherine5220
Mar 313 min read
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Photo Credit: Photo by Natalya Zaritskaya on Unsplash A Chinese proverb beautifully encapsulates the essence of generational...
catherine5220
Jan 64 min read
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Announcing the Launch of the CGMS Early Childhood Asia Online Program!
Have you ever dreamed of guiding young minds with the Montessori approach? We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the CGMS Early...
catherine5220
Jan 51 min read
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Navigating Classroom Management in Early Childhood Education: Transitioning Smoothly into School Routines
Photo credit: Image is generated with the help of AI As the new school term begins, early childhood educators face a unique challenge:...
catherine5220
Jan 53 min read
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The Missing Parental Link
This post is a response to a LinkedIn article by BeSpoke Education which addresses the crucial role parents play in their children's...
catherine5220
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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From Concrete to Abstract: Montessori Kindergartens Embrace the Golden Beads to Teach Counting
During my recent experience assisting a Primary 3 student in preparing for her semester exams on counting, I came across this intriguing...
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Jun 12, 20233 min read
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"Unlocking Family Success: Embrace Collaboration over the Need to Always Be Right"
Photo Credit: Photo by Afif Ramdhasuma on Unsplash Running an effective family is not about winning every argument or asserting...
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Jun 12, 20234 min read
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The Impact of Shorthand Texting on Spelling Abilities: A Double-Edged Sword
In today's digital age, shorthand texting has become the norm for quick and efficient communication. Abbreviations, acronyms, and emojis...
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Jun 6, 20233 min read
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The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health - Suggestions to Parents to Limit Usage
Photo Credit: Jonas Leupe, Unsplash In recent years, social media has become an integral part of our lives. It offers numerous benefits,...
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Jun 1, 20233 min read
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ECDA vs Montessori - learning domains
Photo Credit: Monica Sedra, Unsplash In "ECDA vs Montessori - common goals, different approaches" published on 23rd March, we provided an...
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May 29, 20235 min read
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ECDA vs Montessori - common goals, different approaches
As of 2022, there are more than 2,200 preschools and kindergartens in Singapore, according to the Early Childhood Development Agency...
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Mar 23, 20232 min read
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Managing Your Child's Screen Time
Photo Credit: Jamie Street, Unsplash Too often, parents ask me "how much time should I allow my child to access screen time?" Before we...
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Mar 1, 20233 min read
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Raising your child to become a global citizen
Photo Credit: Anthony Tran, Unsplash In a Straits Times article in 2020, it was reported that "students in Singapore know more about...
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Dec 16, 20223 min read
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The Young Child's Special Mind
Photo Credit: Alexander Dummer, Unsplash Dr. Montessori observed that the learning capacity of a young child is fundamentally different...
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Nov 1, 20222 min read
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Authentic Montessori: The Teacher Makes the Difference
Imagine the classroom out of control with children running around, children speaking rudely to each other and their teachers in speech...
catherine5220
Oct 24, 20223 min read
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The importance of Sharing Family Meal
Statistic 1: Singapore is reported to be the most overworked country in APAC, clocking 45 hours per work week (Singapore Business...
catherine5220
Oct 20, 20223 min read
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Hiring New Staff – Finding the Right Match
An organization is no better than the people who work there. This is equally true for a school as it is for any other type of business....
catherine5220
Oct 20, 20223 min read
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