Jesstan: I am also looking for such classes! I agree that knowledge is no longer crucial in making the cut, especially since its so easy obtain with a click! They need soft skills and skills that will transcend over time such as being innovative!


ConcernedDaddy: Teachers should make learning as developmentally appropriate as possible. PArt of a teacher's responsiblities to be advocates for children.

Nebbermind: umm, handle money as in the practical use of money? I am a bit more concerned about children managing their own money in terms of savings, spending within a budget, etc.


I brought kindergarteners out to shop at supermarket too! It was such a fun learning experience for them

Haha! But I guess it part and parcel of children's learning

Ohh! Wan, thats nice to hear! I agree that it’s a good idea to instill $ sense in them! The money children are using are the parents’ hard-earned money, yet it is a pity that children have yet appreciate that.

Uncle Lim: I like how you emphasize that children need to learn how to fight the media and peer pressure. It's nice to know that you are teaching your child/children about \"money matters\".


Tankee: Not exactly a market research. I am a teacher working with a few children who are preparing for primary 1. While most parents are preparing children sufficiently in the area of academic, some may not see the importance of teaching other skills areas such as making friends, bullying, etc. Money became to a concern because managing money is a life skill. Besides, if children are using money officially starting of Primary 1, they need to know more than addition and subtraction, right? Also, money is a concept that may be difficult for children to understand because it is abstract.

Nebbermind: I am not exactly sure of what the scope of these possible classes may have. But I do think it is important to teach children the concept of money, how money are hard-earned by parents, why saving is necessary and others.

Dolphinsiah: The amount of money I am referring to may be a small amount, like $1 a day. Unforunately, because money is an abstract concept for children, some children find it difficult to even understand that $1 = 10 10 cents. What more about using money to buy food or transport?

No worries MummyZ, I know about Odyssesy and EtonHouse, not because I worked or am working there. I know about such information through interactions with other various professionals in the industry and of course, and visits to the various preschool in Singapore.


I hope your son enjoys learning!

I wonder if there is a service in Singapore that teaches children money on a one-to-one basis? If yes, which one? Will you send them too?

As an early childhood professional myself, I like the Odyssey Global Preschool, and specifically I visited the Mountbatten branch. The children there are very fortunate to have great teachers, with 3 teachers in each classroom. The children there were not only \"work/study smart\" but were also people smart. When I entered the school, a few of the children came up to me and initiate conversation by saying \"Nice to meet you\" without any teachers' prompting. I like how the curriculum is comprehensive and definitely an exemplary school where their practice is based on children's development and theories. I saw that you emphasized the decent outdoor play area, and I must say I was impressed or even \"jealous\" when I saw Odyssey's playground - A huge soccer field, the huts, the playground facilities, etc. I also like how the teachers extend children's learning beyond the classroom, teaching in outdoor environment.


As for EtonHouse, I was privilege to meet up with the founder. The curriculum EtonHouse provides is more attractive to Singaporean parents because of their focus on bilingual curriculum. In terms of school fees, I think it is important to consider that although both have foreign children in their school, I reasoned that EtonHouse is more pricey partly because they are a certified IB (International Baccalaureate) school, whereas Odyssey is in the process of getting certified.

I hope this information helps

Yeah Mandy Mummy! Your questions are what I wanted to ask too.

How about classes to manage money too? I mean as entrepreneur, you will need to be money smart right?

Hi, am looking for entrepreneur classes for children!! Want to enroll my nephew in one, he has business mind, but cant find any suitable classes for him. Please suggest! Have your child attended it? If yes, how was it?