Read: 157
Encouraging Holistic Development for a Healthy Child in Singapore
In the dynamic city-state of Singapore, it is crucial to promote the holistic development of children during their formative years. Parents play an essential role as roleand are pivotal in setting the stage for lifelong habits that benefit physical, intellectual, emotional, and relational growth.
A holistic approach involves:
Physical Health
Encouraging at least one hour of vigorous physical activity dly.
Providing various sports activities like cardio, mobility, balance, and strength exercises to support brn function, analytical skills, coordination, and technical sport knowledge.
Modeling healthy habits by limiting screen time and embracing outdoor play as a form of exercise.
Nutrition
Ensuring children consume fresh fruits, vegetables, pulses, and fibrous foods dly.
Promoting adventurous flavor exploration with different food options to build tastes and preferences.
Teaching water consumption over sugary beverages through the use of reusable drinking bottles.
Quality Sleep
Establishing a consistent sleep schedule by minimizing noise during bedtime.
Ensuring bedrooms are cool and comfortable environments for restful nights.
Cognitive Development
Introducing right-hand and left-hand activities to stimulate both hemispheres of the brn.
Encouraging children's curiosity through interactive play and exploration on their own, fostering indepence in learning new skills with guidance as needed.
Emotional Social Skill Building
Education at One World International School OWIS
Recognizing the importance of holistic development, OWIS provides a well-rounded learning experience that supports each child's full potential. Parent testimonials emphasize the strong teacher support for emotional and intellectual growth.
Contact OWIS to learn more about how their programs cultivate confident young learners who are academically successful and emotionally resilient.
The original article was co-written with Ms Marisa Healy, an ex-Physical Education Teacher at OWIS Nanyang Campus.
This document includes:
Latest Blog Posts
October 11, 2024
Transitioning from the UK Curriculum to an IB World School
September 3, 2024
Encouraging Risk-Taking in Young Learners
Related Blog Posts
NANYANG CAMPUS
+65 6914 6700
21 Jurong West Street 81, Singapore 649075
DIGITAL CAMPUS
+65 6914 6700
OWIS Nanyang is accredited for IB Primary Years Program PYP, Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme IBDP.
OWIS Digital Campus offers PYP and IGCSE programs.
For more information, visit our Open House Days page, learn about school fees, access our academic calar, explore career opportunities, connect with us on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
This article is reproduced from: https://owis.org/sg/blog/how-to-encourage-holistic-development-for-a-healthy-child/
Please indicate when reprinting from: https://www.903r.com/Healthy_Baby/Holistic_Development_Singapore_Children_Education.html
Holistic Child Development in Singapore Singapore Parenting and Child Health Physical Activities for Young Learners Nutritional Tips for Growing Kids Quality Sleep Habits for Children Cognitive Skills Through Playful Learning