Professor Adele Diamond, a world-renowned researcher in early childhood executive functions and learning, has shaped global understanding of children's development.
During her visit to Singapore, Professor Adele toured Skool4Kidz Campus @ Fernvale and Skool4Kidz Campus @ Sengkang Riverside Park. She was impressed by the well-maintained environments, cheerful educators and happy children. She described the campuses as nurturing, professional and full of learning opportunities.
Prof Adele with children riding tricycles and playing soccer at Skool4Kidz Campus @ Fernvale
In her LinkedIn post, she highlighted several strengths. She praised the creative wooden equipment and excellent physical activity programmes. She explained that motor and cognitive development are linked. Activities at Skool4Kidz are critical for children's learning and success.
Encouraging infants' confidence and motor skills through safe play on the Pikler triangle.
She observed children planting vegetables, harvesting, cooking and selling them. Proceeds are donated to support less privileged children.
Children growing vegetables at Skool4Kidz Campus @ Fernvale.
Professor Adele was delighted by coding activities that help children develop problem-solving and critical thinking using hands-on tools, without screen time.
Children develop early coding skills using MatataBot at Skool4Kidz Campus @ Sengkang Riverside Park.
She noted that the infant programme begins for babies as early as two months old. Professor Adele witnessed calm, happy babies fully engaged in purposeful activities and demonstrating strong motor development.
During her visit to preschool classes, she highlighted the quality of teacher–child interactions. She noted how actively engaged the children were in learning and how meaningfully educators guided them.
Her observations affirmed that Skool4Kidz supports brain development through purposeful play. Skool4Kidz remains committed to nurturing every child's growth in a safe and engaging environment.
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