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We know that you want your child to excel. So do we.
The Coding Lab team is dedicated to providing the best environment for our students to thrive and succeed. We have compiled, curated, and researched to bring you these articles and resources to nurture our future leaders in technology.
Insights on Education, Learning and Parenting
Education is a top priority for us. Since 2015, we have been diligently studying scientific papers, engaging in discussions with numerous parents and educators. Drawing upon our firsthand experience in nurturing and inspiring students, many with stellar achievements, we bring to you the key insights in these selected blog articles.
In todayās digital era, kids are immersed in technology with the Internet as a major influence. While it offers valuable learning and entertainment, it also poses risks. We as educators and parents watch over students during lessons, but unsupervised surfing can expose them to inappropriate content.
This raises parental concerns, prompting the need for tools to monitor and regulate online activity at home and in school. Fortunately, various antivirus and parental control programs exist to safeguard children from harmful content and online threats. In this article, weāll chosen the best 3 antivirus software for ensuring your childās online safety.
Today, smartwatches are becoming increasingly popular among children in Singapore, and for good reason! They give us the unparalleled ease and convenience of ensuring our childrenās safety. A smartwatch becomes an even more optimal choice since some schools do not allow younger students to have phones.
As we often see such smartwatches on our studentsā wrists and witness firsthand the benefits that they provide, we decided to do some research and compiled a list of 5 Best Smartwatches for Kids in Singapore!
Singapore is increasingly embracing coding and programming in recent years, with the government pushing for a #SmartNation where the society, economy and government will become increasingly digitalised.
Understandably, interest in learning to code has increased more than five-fold over the past 3 years and parents are looking for good quality courses for their child. How does this translate to our work with students? Here at Coding Lab, weāre parents too. And we know what we want not only for our own kids, but for every single child that steps through our glass doors.
Today, our Educator and Assistant Curriculum Team Lead, Hovan Tan, will be sharing with us his insights and personal experiences with video games. He'll also talk about understanding your child's games, what you should be wary of and how video games are stepping stones to success for your child. Let's hear from Teacher Hovan! š
We all want our students to grow up to be successful ā and as parents and educators ourselves, we understand this too. It's important to note that there is no one definition of success for everyone. But in a world that's increasingly becoming technology-driven, how can we help our children on their journey to their own definition of success?
As we usher in the Year of the Rabbit, the Coding Lab team wants to keep our students and children safe on the internet, so we've compiled a list of our top 5 Parental Control Software for you to manage their screen time. We first launched this in 2022's Tiger year for Tiger mums out there. And we've just refreshed this list to include the latest features and enhancements in 2023! š»š¤ (Also look out for some bonus software below! š)
With coding a skill that is highly sought after, and with more kids getting interested with coding from a very young age, hereās our all-in-one DSA guide just for you!
Globally, IBL is growing in popularity and in fact, it is central to Coding Labās teaching methodology - it works even better with the help of technology. Letās dive into what IBL is, its benefits and how itās important in enriching our Coding Lab students' lives!
We know that taking care of the little ones while working from home can be reaaaal hectic - we've been there too. Hang in there, mums and dads! šŖ We've got your back with these quick and fun wellness activities that you can rope your kids in to do together.
The task of understanding and memorising important facts and information for exams can be daunting at times. Every mark counts and you definitely want to answer all the questions and get the highest score you can get! šÆ
The bi-annual social wellness event by the Peopleās Association reached out to 1,500 beneficiaries from low-income families, the less privileged children, and the elderly. Visitors to Coding Labās booth were treated to a programming feast as they got to code Photon robots to āeatā mooncakes, ketupats, putu mayams and cupcakes (Each delicacy representing one of the major ethnic groups in Singapore!).
Based on the classic, Maisyās Train, the children went on a Train Adventure with Code and understood the importance of giving specific instructions, as well as the key movement blocks in ScratchJr
Coding Bytes: We bring to your bite (byte)-sized bits of programming!
We consistently empower our students with the skill of "learning how to fish." The field of coding and technology is in a perpetual state of evolution, and this trend is likely to persist. Our meticulously designed curriculum places a strong emphasis on establishing a solid foundation in Computational Thinking. This equips our students with the ability to effectively tap into the extensive knowledge resources available on the internet, facilitating their lifelong journey of learning and growth.
In this exciting initiative, our passionate educators bring to you short, bite-sized (pun intended!) videos of programming concepts that your child can easily follow along to do more at home!
Watch the video and subscribe to our YouTube channel to get dibs on the newest videos š We hope that you and your child will enjoy creating new projects!