Fun times: Children at the UCSI Child Development Centre learning through play. – LOW LAY PHON/The Star
CHILDREN should not be thrown into the deep end of academics, more so if they have not even developed the muscles needed to grasp a pencil.
Yet, this is what is happening in our country, experts note.
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'We should think about giving children the tools to form a meaningful life.' – Prof Lipponen
'Teachers should be knowledgeable when it comes to children’s development and be able to detect any challenges that arise.' – Korpi
'It is extremely important to put the children in an environment where there is interaction, play and communication.' – Wong
'Asian parents are moving away from placing importance on cognitive development to something more holistic.' – La
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