Sheffield Kidsworld

As a parent in Singapore, you want the best for your child. Good physical health starts early! For children aged 2 to 6, daily movement is key. Active play helps their muscles grow strong. It also boosts brain development. The great news? You don't need fancy equipment. Simple activities like running, jumping, and climbing work wonders. Your little one just needs space to move and play. Health experts recommend at least 3 hours of physical activity daily for preschoolers. This can be spread throughout the day. Think morning walks, playground time, or dancing at home! The World Health Organization suggests limiting screen time to 1 hour or less per day for this age group. Sleep matters too. Children aged 3 to 5 need about 10 to 13 hours of sleep each night. A well-rested child is a happy, active child. You can learn more from the WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity for Early Childhood (2019). At Sheffield Kidsworld, we take your child's health seriously. Our centre is a Health P...

Children learn best by doing, not just listening. Activities like music, art, sports, and science let children use their hands and bodies while they think. This helps young brains remember things better. Children who try different activities also learn to focus longer and finish what they start. These habits help them do well when they go to primary school. Enrichment activities also teach skills that go beyond reading and math. When children play music, they train their ears and hands to work together. When they move and exercise, their bodies get stronger and their minds stay sharp. Group activities teach them how to share, take turns, and work with friends. Children who try new things feel proud of themselves. This builds confidence. At Sheffield Kidsworld , enrichment is part of every child's day. Children get free violin lessons each week. This helps them focus and use both sides of their brain. Our on-site swimming pool lets children build strength, coordination, and water co...

  Many parents feel the pressure building as their child approaches Primary 1. The temptation is to stock up on assessment books, sign up for preparation classes, and start drilling letters and numbers. But here is something worth considering: what if the best preparation has nothing to do with worksheets at all? Educators remind us that the early weeks of Primary 1 are not about heavy academics. They focus on adapting to new routines, managing emotions, and learning to get along with peers. A child who can wait their turn, ask for help politely, and bounce back after a disappointment is already ahead of the game. These skills do not come from workbooks. They come from everyday moments like role-playing as a shopkeeper, reading stories together, or simply letting your child figure out how to handle a small problem on their own. Think of a child learning through pretend play at home, perhaps selling food items to a parent and handling play money. This simple activity quietly teaches...

Every parent knows that sinking feeling when your child trips, spills, or gets something wrong in front of others. Our first instinct is to rush in and fix it. But here is a gentle thought worth sitting with: what if those small stumbles are exactly what our children need? The best start-ups do not begin with a perfect product. They begin with a simple idea, test it out, learn fast from mistakes, and adjust. Parenting can work the same way. We do not need to expect perfection from our little ones right from the start. We just need to give them room to try, slip up, and try again in safe and small ways. Think of a child learning to pour water into a cup. The first few tries might end with puddles on the table. A start-up founder would call this useful feedback. For a child, it is the same. Each spill teaches something new about grip, aim, and patience. When we step back and let them figure it out, we help them build courage, problem solving skills, and trust in themselves. Our job as ad...

A recent article in The Straits Times warns about children becoming addicted to mobile devices. It calls for new rules to limit access to phones and social media. In Singapore, many parents send their children for extra tuition to achieve good grades. However, they often allow free use of devices to keep children occupied. This happens in places like food courts, where children scroll on phones during meals. It also occurs on buses, where young ones watch videos alone. Such habits can cause serious issues later on. At our preschool, we manage screen time responsibly. We limit it to short sessions focused on learning. Our teachers choose educational apps that teach letters and numbers. We avoid endless games or videos. This approach ensures screens benefit our children without causing harm.

  Start with daily life, not the school name. A nearby school means short rides, more sleep, warm breakfasts, and time to play. Children learn better when mornings are calm and afternoons are not spent on buses. A good fit for your family rhythm beats a famous address. Visit and feel the place. Do teachers smile and call children by name. Are classrooms tidy and cheerful. Are there safe spaces to run and quiet corners to read. Ask about learning support, language help, and after school care. Look at co curricular activities that match your child’s interests. A good primary school is one your child can walk into each day feeling safe, seen, and ready. Think long term skills over shiny labels. Curiosity, kindness, and steady routines travel with your child to any school. Choose a team that will partner with you, share updates, and listen. If something does not work, you can always adjust. Pick the school that feels right for your child and for your home life, and you will set them up...