Early childhood is a crucial period for fostering sustainability awareness, yet culturally relevant assessment tools are lacking in Singapore. This study validates a newly developed tool designed for K1 and K2 children, aligned with the Nurturing Early Learners framework. Administered digitally to 249 preschoolers, the tool assessed Ecological and Environmental Awareness. Two fold cross validation...

This study examined the impact of activity type and teacher interactions on involvement levels in Singaporean preschool children. Findings revealed that learning corners, characterized by independent exploration and choice, fostered significantly higher involvement than large group activities. Moreover, higher levels of autonomy support from teachers within learning corners further enhanced children’s engagement. This highlights the...

The Infant Room Focused Coaching Programme was initiated as a strategic initiative aimed at providing targeted support to selected infant rooms identified with high and moderate needs.

Early literacy and language are crucial from birth to age 3, aiding rapid skill development. Positive experiences boost cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

Preschool interactions are crucial for social, emotional, and cognitive development. Warm, responsive teachers create a supportive environment through verbal and non-verbal back-and-forth interactions.

Object permanence is a crucial milestone in a child’s cognitive development, first identified by Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. It refers to a child’s understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible or audible, such as when an infant throws a toy from their crib.