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PSLE Companion

Is your child’s handwriting costing him marks? The write way to better grades

Experts say that better handwriting can improve retention of information and focus.
Experts say that better handwriting can improve retention of information and focus.

Sound slumber is the secret to PSLE success

Parents should set regular bedtimes for their children throughout the week.
Parents should set regular bedtimes for their children throughout the week.

PSLE parents want answers on dealing with stress

Father and son using laptop
Father and son using laptop

MOE considering changes to PSLE to slow down education ‘arms race’

The Education Ministry will soon start a series of conversations with Singaporeans to hear their views before making any changes.
The Education Ministry will soon start a series of conversations with Singaporeans to hear their views before making any changes.

Why I’m not taking leave to coach my daughter for her PSLE

Educational reforms have made exams less stressful, but it's still hard for parents to let go.
Educational reforms have made exams less stressful, but it's still hard for parents to let go.

Mum-of-3 June Yong shares how she tailored PSLE plans for her kids

June Yong, a counselling associate and family life specialist from Focus on the Family Singapore, used three different strategies to help her three children cope with their PSLE preparations.
June Yong, a counselling associate and family life specialist from Focus on the Family Singapore, used three different strategies to help her three children cope with their PSLE preparations.

Ask Sandra: No point revising for long hours. Study smart instead, and PSLE Companion will show you how

We would rather our boys go to school with unfinished homework than forgo their sleep

One way to think about sleep in early childhood is that it helps to build up neural capacity and interconnections that are the foundation of a young brain.
One way to think about sleep in early childhood is that it helps to build up neural capacity and interconnections that are the foundation of a young brain.

Sneaking fun into PSLE English preparation

Tarek Amara, 35, English teacher at British Council, at Museum of Ice Cream Singapore.
Tarek Amara, 35, English teacher at British Council, at Museum of Ice Cream Singapore.

PSLE: Should parents take leave to help their child prepare for the exams?

Dr Jade Kua encourages her sons Mark Xavier Teo (right) and Marcel Ian Teo to exercise during exam seasons.
Dr Jade Kua encourages her sons Mark Xavier Teo (right) and Marcel Ian Teo to exercise during exam seasons.

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