Expat Living (Singapore)

Blue House

Internatio­nal Preschool

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Edison has been attending Blue House since he was one and a half. He also attended the playgroup for six months from age one. Elon has been attending since the end of last year and we’ll also be sending Elias there when he turns one and a half. We did some research on preschools and Blue House came up strongly on our list because of its play-based approach towards learning, and the outdoor environmen­t. We registered Edison immediatel­y after visiting the school because we knew this would be a perfect fit for him.

Blue House adopts the Reggio Emilio approach, which aligns with our philosophy in early childhood education. Children are the centre of focus, so the lessons are planned according to their interests. The school has a very nice outdoor environmen­t and I love seeing my children doing water play and sand play. Blue House children typically start their day with close to an hour of outdoor play before moving indoors. The teachers are warm, genuine and caring, and responsive towards parents. They never fail to clear our doubts, especially when we want to find out how our kids are doing in class. Edison initially didn’t like sand, but the teachers were able to help him overcome that and sent us lovely videos and photos to show his achievemen­t.

Blue House also places an emphasis on the community. Edison loves Uncle Raj who ushers the cars in the morning. We’ve also created new and close friendship­s with some of the parents.

2 Turf Club Road

6734 0824 | bluehousei­nternation­al.com

Children are the centre of focus, with lessons planned according to their interests

 ??  ?? Parents: Eugene and Eileen Toh, Singaporea­n Children: Edison (4), Elon (2) and Elias (3 months)
Parents: Eugene and Eileen Toh, Singaporea­n Children: Edison (4), Elon (2) and Elias (3 months)

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