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10 Dec 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
Introduction to Design Thinking for Children
I watched my five-year-old nephew stare at an empty cardboard box for what felt like forever. Then something clicked inside his head. He flipped it upside down, cut a few…
08 Dec 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
Preparing Your Child for International School Admission
Last month, I sat with Mrs. Chen during pickup time feeling her anxiety. Her five-year-old son would start kindergarten at an international school soon. She asked me repeatedly, “Will he…
04 Dec 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
The Cognitive Benefits of Raising Bilingual Children
I’ll never forget watching four-year-old Marco switch effortlessly between Indonesian and English mid-sentence. Then he added Mandarin greetings to his little sister without missing a beat. His parents looked at…
12 Nov 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
What is Distraction and How It Affects Children’s Learning
You’re trying to get your four-year-old to put on his shoes so you can leave for school. Simple task, right? Except he’s currently spinning in circles because he noticed a…
24 Oct 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
Teaching Debate and Public Speaking to Children
Have you ever imagined your child confidently standing in front of a group, expressing their thoughts clearly, and making compelling arguments? Sounds like a future public speaking star, right? Teaching…
23 Oct 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
When Your Child Mixes Languages: What’s Normal?
Have you ever heard your toddler switch between languages in the middle of a sentence or mix up words from different languages? As parents, this can sometimes leave us scratching…
20 Oct 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
Identifying and Nurturing Gifted Children
Last month, something happened during our science exploration time that perfectly illustrates why understanding gifted child education is so crucial for parents and educators. Four-year-old Emma was supposed to be…
17 Oct 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
What to Do When Your Child Loses Interest in Studies
Yesterday morning, something happened that reminded me why the moment when a child loses interest in studies can feel so heartbreaking for parents. Five-year-old Jake, who used to eagerly participate…
07 Oct 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
How to Make Your Child Fall in Love with Reading Books
Yesterday afternoon, something magical happened in our Kindergarten 2 class that made my heart skip a beat. Five-year-old Lucas, who previously claimed books were “boring and too hard,” was completely…
06 Oct 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
Proven Ways to Help Your Child Become Smarter at School
Two months ago, we watched something that made us completely rethink what “smart” actually means for young children. During our morning math activity, little Alex from our Nursery class was…
02 Oct 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
Simple Ways to Improve Your Child Memory and Focus
Yesterday morning during circle time, something happened that made us realize just how differently children’s minds work compared to adults. We asked our Kindergarten 1 class to remember three simple…
01 Oct 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
Teaching Your Child Effective Study Habits That Work
Last Thursday afternoon, we watched something that made us want to cheer out loud. Little Marcus from our Kindergarten 2 class sat down at his learning station, pulled out his…
16 Sep 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
Teaching Entrepreneurial Thinking to Children
Six-year-old Dinda from our Kindergarten 2 class spotted a problem during snack time that would make any seasoned business consultant proud. She noticed that some children finished their crackers quickly…
12 Sep 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
Developing Critical Thinking in Early Years
Yesterday, four-year-old Kenji in our Kindergarten 1 class stopped everyone in their tracks with a question that made us all pause and think. While building with blocks, he looked up…
04 Sep 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
How to Improve Your Child’s Reading Comprehension
Last Thursday morning, something clicked for six-year-old Oliver in our Kindergarten 2 class that made our hearts absolutely soar. He’d been reading words perfectly for months but struggling to understand…
02 Sep 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
Outdoor Learning Activities for Young Children
Last week, something magical happened during our outdoor playtime that perfectly captures why we’re so passionate about learning beyond classroom walls. Four-year-old Jake was crouched by our garden bed, completely…
01 Sep 2025 · APPLE TREE PRE-SCHOOL BSD
STEM Activities Perfect for Preschoolers
This morning, five-year-old Sophie in our Kindergarten 2 class made a discovery that left everyone speechless. She was building with blocks when she suddenly announced, “If I make the bottom…
