Tanjong Pagar (original name Salintar or Selintar) street is a historic district along the fringes of Chinatown and Raffles Place, located within the Central Business District in Singapore. The once fishing village became a vibrant business location, and today, Tanjong Pagar has one of t...

Educating young children about fire safety is in fact essential. The earlier they are aware of the dangers of fire and how to handle a fire situation, the safer they will be if the need ever arises. Children are enthusiastic learners and will listen to trusted adults when they are told t...

City parks, greenways, and naturalized school grounds can be an essential remedy to the unhealthy trends among children. These places can encourage young children to learn through the natural environment (which also includes learning about the natural environment), bringing environmental...

Within Tanjong Pagar, a small street on a hill, named Duxton Hill, sits on a former 13-hectares nutmeg plantation which was later occupied by wealthy Straits Chinese families who built lofty and exquisitely designed residences and shop houses in the 1800s. These historical shop houses no...

Libraries and classrooms are not the only places where the children can learn about the value and joy of reading. Bookstores provide plenty of opportunities for children to not only learn about the joy of reading books but writing as well. A field trip to a bookstore can be both fun and ...

After school recreational programs, which are mostly sports activities, provide a welcome break from the repetitiveness of learning and studies of children. The mental challenge and the physical exertion make the children attending

Trips to the mall are also the best for reinforcing lessons that have been taught to some degree in the classroom so students can relate their learning to real life. A trip to the mall can teach the children attending

Teaching preschool children about policeman is a very beneficial thing. Preschoolers in general, love finding about the world around them. Children should be taught that police officers can be trusted when they are in need of help. It is important to stress that policemen are friends not...

Punggol (Ponggol) estate is in the north-east region of Singapore. Once a large kampong and a fishing village, today it has been earmarked to become the "Waterfront Town", the 21st century housing estate for yuppies in Singapore. Bounded by three rivers, the Sungei Punggol, the Sungei Se...

Educating young children about fire safety is in fact essential. The earlier they are aware of the dangers of fire and how to handle a fire situation, the safer they will be if the need ever arises. Children are enthusiastic learners and will listen to trusted adults when they are told t...