Etonhouse International Preschool in Bahrain

  Wei Sum teaches at EtonHouse Pre-School Vanda. She has been a part of the school for the last 5 years. Equipped with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College (Boston), she is currently teaching the lovely Kindergarten 2 class. What she loves most about teaching is seeing a child's eyes light up at new discoveries. Their innocence, curiosity and relentless pursuit of learning keeps her motivated.  Let's hear from Wei Sum!  1. What inspired you  to enter the early childhood sector? I enjoy being with children and I wanted to make a difference to their lives. I switched careers mid-way, from being a web/graphic designer to a pre-school teacher.  2. Favourite spot in the school and why? My favourite spot in the school is the K2 classroom. This is where I spend a lot of time with my students and have the fondest memories. I love how we have ownership of the classroom and try to make every corner special and meaningful.  3. Top 3 favourite children’s

  As the world moves deeper into the digital realm with home-based learning with the onset of the pandemic, we use more time on our devices and on digital services than ever before. With a few clicks propelled by AI and machine learning your child may potentially be in a dangerous space, where you would not want them to be. As we bring awareness and attention to the digital world, we find out more through the eyes and mind of our EtonHouse educator and parent,   Matthew Scott, Vice Principal of Middleton International School .   At heart, I’m an optimist. Honestly, I am.   However, the ‘eyes down’ movement disturb me.   As we edge closer to the middle of 2021, one of the more noticeable trends occurring in adolescents is an unhealthy relationship with their digital devices ( Burns & Gottschalk, 2020 ).   A simple manifestation of ‘eyes down’ can be seen at the end of the school day. During the day students are engaged, open-minded and alert. They navigate complex academic subjects

  Many schools have taken to home-based learning with the latest phase 2 heightened alert. While families and children are affected by this change, our educators have had to adapt to this bumpy transition while creating meaningful learning experiences for the children. Not only do they have to plan the curriculum for multiple classes, but they also have to strategise on how to engage children while providing support. It is not an easy task, and we would like to use this opportunity to find out more from their perspective on home based learning and the challenges faced. Let’s also take this time to show our appreciation for their efforts in keeping our children well educated during these trying times! In this meet and greet session we speak to Srishti Pingali, Grade 2 homeroom teacher and Inquiry Planning Coordinator at  Middleton International School   Tampines to find out more. 1. Tell us more about yourself I come from India, and Singapore is now home for my family and me. I have a s

  The  EtonHouse Parenting  series will host interactive webinars with experts who will share practical hands-on strategies and real-life experiences to help parents navigate the most challenging situations and phases as they develop deep, meaningful and sustainable relationships with their children. The series aims to support parents with approaches on cultivating a child’s  social-emotional competence and offers insights on respectful parenting, child safety and behaviour guidance. Expect to hear from EtonHouse curriculum experts, renowned pediatricians, students and parents on how we come together as a community to raise happy, confident and resilient children.  Register here.

  As the world moves deeper into the digital realm with home-based learning with the onset of the pandemic, we use more time on our devices and on digital services than ever before. With a few clicks propelled by AI and machine learning your child may potentially be in a dangerous space, where you would not want them to be. As we bring awareness and attention to the digital world, we find out more through the eyes and mind of our EtonHouse educator and parent,   Matthew Scott, Vice Principal of Middleton International School .   At heart, I’m an optimist. Honestly, I am.   However, the ‘eyes down’ movement disturb me.   As we edge closer to the middle of 2021, one of the more noticeable trends occurring in adolescents is an unhealthy relationship with their digital devices ( Burns & Gottschalk, 2020 ).   A simple manifestation of ‘eyes down’ can be seen at the end of the school day. During the day students are engaged, open-minded and alert. They navigate complex academic subjects

  Many schools have taken to home-based learning with the latest phase 2 heightened alert. While families and children are affected by this change, our educators have had to adapt to this bumpy transition while creating meaningful learning experiences for the children. Not only do they have to plan the curriculum for multiple classes, but they also have to strategise on how to engage children while providing support. It is not an easy task, and we would like to use this opportunity to find out more from their perspective on home based learning and the challenges faced. Let’s also take this time to show our appreciation for their efforts in keeping our children well educated during these trying times! In this meet and greet session we speak to Susan Sawarkar, Grade 8 homeroom teacher at   Middleton International School   Tampines to find out more. 1. Tell us more about yourself I have been teaching secondary school English Language and Literature for nearly 8 years. Singapore is my home

  Father's Day   is celebrated worldwide to recognise the contribution fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. As we honour this special day with quirky dad jokes and heartwarming quotes, we speak to  Ng Yi-Xian ,  Executive Director, EtonHouse International Education Group   on his parenting journey. Yi-Xian fathers twin boys, Kiran Ng 黄启光 and Keegan Ng 黄启亮 who are about 15 months old.  1. What does it mean to be a father? I vividly remember seeing my twin sons for the first time during an ultrasound scan at the gynaecologist. I was so awestruck that it took me several hours before I was able to speak. I spent the rest of the day in a daze, so overcome with joy that I was going to become a father to twins!    There are many ways to describe fatherhood.  Love, joy, exhaustion, responsibility.  It is all those things at once. Fatherhood is undeniably a new chapter in a man’s life. This new chapter is less obvious and less celebrated compared to motherhood, bu

  The pandemic has brought about uncertainty and stress, with the irregular changing arrangements of schools, which can affect a child's mental wellbeing. It is important that they remain happy and positive.   Mindfulness   is an effective technique that helps children develop a deeper sense of self-awareness, gain better control of their emotions and improve their focusing skills amongst other benefits. Here are 3 easy and fun ways to introduce practising mindfulness to your child.   1) Breathing with a pinwheel Illustration:  The New York Times Getting to know our bodies is an essential part of mindfulness practice. This starts with our breath. Breathing exercises can help you become more familiar with the rhythms of your body. Step 1: With a pinwheel for your child and yourself, sit with your back straight and your body relaxed.  Step 2: Blow on your pinwheels together using long, deep breaths, and notice how you feel. Do you feel calm and relaxed? Is it easy or hard to sit stil

  It can be challenging managing children’s emotions and guiding them to self-regulate their emotions. Explore the theory of ‘Respectful Parenting’ and how it can help build strong mutually respectful relationships with your child. You’ll learn from experts Denise Teo, Pedagogue at EtonHouse International School, Lisa Marie Hughes, Principal, EtonHouse International School Sentosa and Phua Li Ling, Director of Chapter Zero on this very powerful parenting method and how to put these principles into practice at home, even in the most challenging situations.  What is Respectful Parenting? Respectful Parenting offers strategies to develop strong and respectful relationships with your children that then form the basis of your relationship with them as they get older. It helps us to develop sustainable practice that helps set positive behaviour that is intrinsically driven. In short, it connects us like no other parenting method can. It also reminds us that our children are individuals with