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Children's Learning: Top Online Programmes in Singapore
Published 03 April 2020 at 03:54
In Singapore, the lockdown has certainly changed our lives. In these unsettling times, it would be all too easy to succumb to the temptation to reduce time for learning and give yourself over to housebound lethargy. For our children at different stages of lockdown, now it’s more important than ever to stay occupied and active at home. If your kids are starting to go a little stir crazy, these online educational programmes are the perfect antidote. Equally engaging and fun, your little ones' minds will be in a better place in no time.
The Best Gymnastic Classes for Kids in Singapore
Published 25 March 2020 at 23:02
Singapore isn't short of children's gymnastic clubs promoting confidence, health and wellbeing. Gymnastics is an immensely popular sport and it has always played a significant role in a truly holistic development of every child. All sports clubs are keen to stress that gymnastics is not just suited to athletes. It provides opportunities to engage everyone through a diverse and challenging sport experience at all ages across all abilities. Recognising the significant mental and physical benefits that emerge by participating and competing in sport, the majority of parents go on to send their kids to gymnastic schools. Whether your child is an aspiring Olympian or complete newbie, or it's for a social and recreational purpose, we've handpicked a selection of the best gymnastic classes for kids in Singapore.
Virtual tours of famous museums around the world
Published 19 March 2020 at 17:23
While staying at home we can do all that stuff that we have been always postponing, can read books that we were not able to finish because of the lack of time, can spend time for self-improvement, and finally, we can visit all the world famous museums with just a push of a button.
Many museums granted us this opportunity, a chance to visit expositions of original art objects that are of cultural and historical importance. And this without leaving the comport of your home.
So, all museums in one place in a comfy chair.
Let's go!
ReadThe TickiKids' Guide to 2020's Best March School Holiday Camps
Published 25 February 2020 at 07:37
As we come out of the dog days of winter, what better way to herald spring than searching for the ultimate children's camp to fully immerse your little one in a particular activity during the upcoming holidays. Our annual guide, which reveals this year's best March holiday programmes in Singapore is out today.
Best music classes for kids in Singapore
Published 21 February 2020 at 17:02
Whether you are looking for lessons designed for babies to teach them music appreciation or you have a little baby rock star at home, or you simply want to expose your child to the joy of music, then your search ends here. At TickiKids, we have rounded-up the most highly respected music schools and music classes in Singapore.
Here’s a look at the best music classes near you!
The Benefits of Dance Classes for Your Kids and What Singapore Has to Offer
Published 04 February 2020 at 17:57
For any parent, one of the top-of-mind concerns is searching for the best way to channel the energy of the “everlasting batteries” – the children. While giving them the possibility to play video games or watch toons may help to settle them down for some time, physical activity is the best solution to steer their energy into the right course. And it is the parents’ responsibility to make sure that kids find the chosen activity interesting and entertaining, otherwise, they won’t want to do it. The first thing that comes into mind is team sports. However, with all the benefits that sports bring, it is essential to be savvy in your choices. Some team sports call for a certain age range so when you choose a kind of sport for your toddler, pay attention to the age requirements. Luckily, there is an activity that hits the spot for kids of all ages – dancing!
Attention Festival-Goers: highlights of the Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2020 announced
Published 08 January 2020 at 17:00
As we bid farewell to the Year of the Pig and enter the Year of the Metal Rat, it’s imperative to welcome in the Lunar New Year with a bang. The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall is pulling out all the stops this year. On 1st and 2nd February 2020 it will be transformed into an entertainment hub hosting one of the most highly anticipated festivals in Singapore – the Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2020. With mesmerising lion and dragon dance performances, Chinese painting and drumming workshops, heritage tours and trails, craft activities for children, zodiac predictions for adults, mass lohei and toss – be prepared to start the year in spectacular fashion.
TickiKids Guide to 2020’s Most Enjoyable CNY Family Events
Published 02 January 2020 at 18:33
After indulging in Christmas and New Year, Chinese New Year celebration has long been the most wonderful time of the year for kids and parents to enjoy together. But, where to go, what to book and how to keep the kids entertained over this period? Whether you wish to embark on a cultural journey combining traditions with modern arts, experience a spectacular array of parades and street performances or immerse yourself in an exploration of Chinese customs, here’s a round up of the most exciting family events that will keep the holiday spirit alive long after the festivities.
ReadThe cheeriest family Christmas traditions to start the festive vibe
Published 04 November 2019 at 08:27
Christmas period is the most wonderful time of the year especially for children. But what makes Christmas so magic? We live in a world that has practically no appreciation for tradition or long-established customs. However, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without family rituals. Every family does the festive season in their own special ways. With an abundance of feel-good Christmassy entertainment and activities on offer in Singapore, from atmospheric Christmas fairs, family cookery classes, film screenings, family brunches with candlelit turkey feast, it's truly easy to get festive with kids in the run-up to Christmas. The most important thing to remember is that the best childhood memories are not down to gifts that you give to your kids, but about spending time together and traditions that you start as a family.
ReadSports for Academic Excellence
Published 26 October 2019 at 02:12
Academic excellence is of prime importance to us parents. For us the hallmark of successful parenting is the child getting into a reputable university for a good course. All we want is for our children to have a safe and secure future. Our entire parenting life, our focus is on getting the academics right. We do everything we can for this. However, in our focus on academic excellence, we forget one key element that contributes towards it but is neglected or ignored. That is doing sport. I guess you are wondering, what is the correlation between academics and sports? Consider this real-life scenario below from one of my coaching sessions.
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