Are you wasting money on Primary 1 preparation classes?

Parents who want to prepare their child for primary school should instead focus on nurturing positive learning attitudes. ST PHOTO: FELINE LIM
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SINGAPORE - Not only are Primary 1 preparation classes unnecessary, but the children knowing in advance what will be taught may also result in them being bored, thus negatively affecting their learning, said educators.

Parents who want to prepare their child for primary school should instead focus on nurturing positive learning attitudes, such as a sense of curiosity, and socio-emotional skills, like independence, they added.

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