5 Reasons to Teach Your Child About the Environment
There are many ways children learn but did you know that children of preschool age learn best from the world around them? Contrary to popular belief, children’s learning should extend beyond preschool workbooks and worksheets. Many of the developmental skills for preschoolers are strengthened when children are given plenty of opportunities to explore, discover and … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Teach Your Child About the Environment
Preschoolers celebrate Chinese New Year while saving Malayan tigers
What is Chinese New Year (CNY) without festive, over-the-top celebrations, right? Fireworks, reunion dinner, ang pows and yee sang are just some examples. Well, preschoolers at Q-dees took it a step further. Through Q-dees Chinese New Year campaign, #QdeesHuHuYeh, Q-dees children got to have loads of fun while supporting efforts in conserving endangered Malayan tigers. … Continue reading Preschoolers celebrate Chinese New Year while saving Malayan tigers
Q-dees Preschoolers Give Back Through Art
In May 2021, Q-dees launched a campaign in conjunction with Ramadan and Syawal festivities for children to nurture values such as respect, empathy and compassion – which are synonymous with the celebrations. Known as #20Qdeeds20Days, the campaign lasted for 20 days. During this period, children, parents, teachers and all staff members teamed up to make … Continue reading Q-dees Preschoolers Give Back Through Art
5 Meaningful Christmas Activities for Preschoolers
Christmas is more than just a time when we put out the Christmas tree and deck our homes with Christmas decorations. It is a time when families get together, exchange Christmas gifts and share Christmas treats! Truly, Christmas is all about thinking of others and bringing happiness to those around us. Out of all the … Continue reading 5 Meaningful Christmas Activities for Preschoolers
How Preschool Learning Builds Children’s Social Skills
While cognitive development makes up a crucial aspect of children’s holistic growth, so does social development. Surely, making sure your child knows their ABC’s and 123’s is important but social skills also play a huge part in your child’s success later in life. Without solid social skills, children often struggle to adapt to the changes … Continue reading How Preschool Learning Builds Children’s Social Skills
Back to School: 5 Ways to Overcome Anxiety in Preschoolers
“I’m aware that schools are reopening but I’m just worried about my daughter’s safety. Plus, she is so used to online classes now. What if she can’t adapt to physical schooling?” – Anxious Q-dees parent. As parents, we worry about the well-being of our young ones. We want the best for them, from the food … Continue reading Back to School: 5 Ways to Overcome Anxiety in Preschoolers
4 Ways to Develop Critical Thinking in Children
We all make decisions every day. From the outfit we wear and the breakfast we have, to the ways we commute to work, we deliberate almost on autopilot. But how often do we use critical thinking to make decisions in our daily lives? Critical thinking requires us to draw conclusions after analysing the information at … Continue reading 4 Ways to Develop Critical Thinking in Children
Celebrate Deepavali with Q-dees and Let There be Light!
Deepavali is a celebration of lights – colourful, cheerful, beautiful lights. Ever since the pandemic, these very lights have become dimmer by the day no matter how many lamps are lit. As we slowly but surely recover, let’s once again bring lights into our homes and our lives. Q-dees, through its unique Deepavali campaign — … Continue reading Celebrate Deepavali with Q-dees and Let There be Light!
4 Benefits of Storytelling to Preschoolers
Retelling a piece of information to someone is recalling a memory. Storytelling, on the other hand, brings that someone inside the memory and allowing them to relive the moment using their senses. For preschoolers, learning the art of storytelling – from language to character, culture and moral values – can expand their imagination and encourage … Continue reading 4 Benefits of Storytelling to Preschoolers