One of the most common questions parents ask when starting art with their child is simply, what should my child actually be doing at this age? A three year old scribbling with crayons and a twelve year old working on shading techniques are both doing “art,” but the skills, expectations, and activities involved are worlds...
Many parents enrol their child in kids art classes expecting them to be painting detailed pictures within a few weeks. When progress looks slower than expected, or a child seems to be “just” drawing lines and shapes for weeks on end, it can feel like the class is not moving fast enough. In reality, this...
Choosing an art class for kids seems simple on the surface. Find a studio nearby, check the schedule, and sign up. In reality, this decision often gets made quickly, sometimes based on convenience alone, without much thought about whether the class actually fits the child’s needs or goals. This is not entirely the fault of...
Walk into any art conversation with teens today and digital drawing will come up almost immediately. Between tablet illustrations, digital comics, and online art communities, it is easy to see why digital tools feel like the obvious starting point for a beginner. At the same time, many parents still remember pencil and paper as the...
Art competitions can be an exciting first milestone for a young artist. For many children, it is the first time their work is seen and judged outside the classroom or the family fridge. For parents, it can also feel a little daunting, especially when you are not sure what judges are actually looking for or...
Singapore has no shortage of art classes for kids. A quick search brings up dozens of studios, each promising creativity, confidence, and a love for art. For a parent trying to make the right choice, this can feel more overwhelming than helpful, especially when every website looks equally polished and every brochure uses the same...
Every year, thousands of Singaporean students apply for Direct School Admission, hoping their talent will speak louder than their PSLE or O Level scores. For students with a passion for art, this usually means one thing: building a portfolio strong enough to catch the eye of a panel that has already seen hundreds of submissions...
School holidays provide an obvious break from lessons for kids. Indeed, most people believe that this time can be used as a period of rest and relaxation – which it certainly should be! But if there is no engagement in any activities, then the holiday can cause significant gaps in education, learning skills, and socialization...
Many parents care more about academic skills which can be easily measured. But imagination, unlike mathematical progress or perfect spelling, cannot be estimated directly. Also, it evolves silently and may manifest itself in unusual and unpredictable ways. Kids who are creating their own stories, coming up with original solutions to tricky questions and thinking outside...
It’s hard to describe how exciting the start of holidays always feels like for kids. Sleep-ins, no homework, and more free time are just some of the things kids love about school holidays. However, not so many parents share those feelings once the holidays start, wondering how to keep kids busy productively. Fortunately, productive holidays...
