Preparing children for Primary 1: Develop in your children a positive attitude towards learning

What is important to note is that children have different levels of development and academic readiness. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - Many parents have asked for my views as a parent and as an educator about how to adequately prepare their children for primary school.

Many worry that their children would not be able to manage what they perceive to be increased expectations at Primary 1, especially in terms of language and mathematics.

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