We are pleased to announce that our subsidiary, Discovery Kidz Preschool (DKP) is accredited as a Healthy Preschool by National Health Promotion Board (HPB) This means that DKP has fulfilled 3 of the following criteria: Supportive Environment Targeted Intervention Capacity Building This accreditation is especially meaningful as ESO together with its subsidiary DKP has always believed in the importance of holistic wellness education in early childhood education. Good habits and health practices have to be developed when a child is still young, as this will influence and shape the child's mental physical, psychological and behavioral health going into adulthood. With the above 3 pointers, here are some examples of DKP's efforts in further detail: Providing optimal nutrition for every meal Encouraging active participation in learning Encouraging active participation in activities Engaging parents with health-related activities and knowledge Developing social-emotional skills in toddlers Training and upgrading of teachers to integrate health activities These efforts will ensure that day-to-day support from Teachers, Parents and Society are provided to each child for them to shine daily. The goal is to ultimately transform each child into resilient individuals, with the main focus on developing Adversity Quotient (AQ) together with IQ and EQ. We are also constantly enhancing our current curriculums by collaborating with childhood education experts and partnering up with one early childhood education in the United States. Each child is an undiscovered gem and they deserve only the best and the latest education practices.

If you are a parent or an early childhood educator who's interested in getting our Social-Emotional Textbook Level 1, here's a simple tutorial to align yourself with our thought process and to guide you throughout the book, from understanding to grading. This tutorial guide is only a reference, and you may also implement your own method for the usage of the textbook. For example, another popular way is to go through the lesson activities page by page. Let's kickstart your child's social-emotional journey today! Download PDF below:

Confidence - Just like Rome, confidence cannot be constructed in a day. It is a long-term investment for your child. It is common for mums and dads to feel at a loss regarding the way to construct a child’s self-confidence, and it is now no longer simply self-belief too, all of us need our children to develop into satisfied and independent individuals. Hence, here are 4 tips to help boost your child’s confidence Commend your child Your child did a great activity? Praise them! It will make them happy with their accomplishments. One thing to remember is that you should praise them for their efforts instead of the results, which has a greater significance and motivating factor for your child. Saying things like “I see a lot of effort there” will teach him/her the importance of the process, instead of looking for shortcuts. Encourage them to take the lead and display initiative It is important for us to be encouraging when they are displaying initiative. It is not necessary for them to know how to do it perfectly. We need to let them experiment with different ideas and express themselves freely while writing a story. They’ll start to experience responsibility, learning how to get a task properly done, and eventually developing a self-belief that they can overcome any task. Tasks may be as easy as making their beds or cleaning their rooms. Show them that you respect their efforts by gradually 'raising' their responsibilities to a higher level, like letting them support you in choosing the theme for dinner or planning the next day’s activities. Let them explore new talents Studies have shown that children who explore new passions outperform those who stick to one thing. Give them lots of possibilities by enrolling them for music lessons, arts & crafts classes, or maybe new sports. By allowing children to explore new passions, they are more likely to develop confidence in themselves and their abilities. Turn errors into high-quality learning Having a resilient mindset is critical in today’s society. One thing parents frequently do is punish kids for setbacks. We want to keep in mind that kids are nevertheless younger and being punished for something they cannot control could have them feeling unhappy or losing confidence. Always remind your toddler that failure isn’t the end, and they need to discover ways to prevent a similar scenario. There is always a learning lesson from each setback, mistake, etc., so motivate your child to get back up on their feet whenever a setback happens. Once your child begins to discover themselves and their confidence, responsibility, and self-believe, he/she will grow into a resilient individual. Communicate regularly with your child, take the position of cheerleader to spur them on in life.

Singapore's First Preschool Focus On Social and Emotional Development We were conceived with a clear objective in mind, to provide a different type of preschool education in Singapore. One which introduce advanced international preschool education concepts, with special emphasis on the cultivation of children's social and emotional ability, improve self-confidence, prevent depression and anxiety from an early age. Our lessons are constantly being refined under the guidance of American educational experts to promote the physical, psychological and behavior health of each child.Your child will be well prepared for later schooling and life in the care of our dedicated, trained and professional staff,meanwhile,we will teach your children how to manage their emotions and help them build the courage to overcome difficulties, which is crucial for their future growth. Playgroup Nursery One Nursery Two Kindergarten One Kindergarten Two The ESO Difference Focus on Social & Emotional Development We are the first preschool in Singapore which focus on social and emotional development of children with the psychological, physical and behavioural health of each child. Hands-On Learning Our unique curriculum is filled with experiential learning so that your child can learn and explore in a fun, enriching and engaging environment. Excellent Bilingual Programme Your child will be exposed to English and Mandarin from Playgroup through songs, stories and cultural learning experiences. ESO Spotlight A Societal Benefiting Social-Emotional Development Textbook for Toddlers Learn More A new textbook by OEL (Holdings) Limited, together with its subsidiary ESO Health Child Care has surpassed the traditional education model by prioritising social-emotional development to cultivate a child’s self-confidence and resilience, help them to adapt to societal pressure, and enhance their Intelligence, Emotional and Adversity Quotient. About ESO Preschool We are the first preschool that focus on social and emotional development in Singapore. We believe strongly in the importance of equipping children with the necessary skills to become confident and resilient individuals. Together with our ECDA certified teachers, our preschools in Singapore will help your child establish the awareness of their personal identity and ability to: ​ Manage their own emotions and behaviours Show respect for diversity. Communicate, interact and build relationships with others Take responsibility for their actions Preschool Children Preschool Children Arts & Craft Preschool Children PlayDough Preschool Children 1/7

Our Approach Our Curriculum Overview Our preschool curriculum focuses on children's social and emotional development in Singapore. We recognise the importance of equipping children with a healthy mind to become confident and resilient individuals. Our ESO curriculum is evaluated by an esteemed panel of early childhood education experts, and every child’s progress is assessed and communicated with parents on a timely basis. In addition, we have various enrichment programmes to develop children' skills in music, art, piano, drama acting ect. to make emphasis on the cultivation of children's social-emotional ability, improving self-confidence and preventing depression and anxiety from an early age. Children are exposed to various subjects to ensure that they develop all-rounded skills in preparation for formal schooling. Benefits of Our Curriculum Improve children's social emotional ability Teach children to solve problems in interpersonal communication Help young children control anger and deal with disappointment Enhance children's emotional vocabulary, 65 emotional vocabulary Positive teacher-student and student-student interaction help children establish discipline and raise confidence Levels 18 months to 2 years We expose children at this age to letters and their associated sounds in a fun way through Letter Land, rhymes, games and other activities. We also introduce pre-reading skills, pre-writing skills and problem solving skills to children of this age. ​ Teacher to student ratios are kept to no more than 1:6 so each child receives the level of attention and guidance required to develop social competence and a sense of autonomy. In other words, the building blocks to becoming a confident and well-adjusted individual. 2 years to 4 years At this age, we start to provide your child with a more complex understanding of numbers. They will also embark on creative writing and our phonics programme to learn sounds, word families and consonant blends. Our mother tongue lessons will go into more in-depth spoken and basic writing skills. And we will bring learning experiences outside the school environment through our excursions. 4 years to 6 years Children at this stage are faster learners and more mature. Division, multiplication, penmanship, story sums, compositions and reading are carried out at a higher level. We also start to introduce project work and life skills classes to prepare them for further education and life in general. Enrichment Programmes Piano Students will demonstrate proficiency in performance and theoretical musical skills that will enable to be successful musicians. Students will develop critical thinking about music (e.g. Performance Evaluation) Students will demonstrate proficiency in keyboard technique, sight-reading and repertoire utilising keyboard music representative of various stylistic periods with attention to period performance practice. KinderMusic Know early music concepts and skills Develop phonetic awareness and early reading skills Improve hand-eye coordination through tapping, clacking, and ringing rhythm instruments in time with music. Improve skills in following directions through focused listening with music. Strengthen fine motor skills through Instrument play. Develop vocal chords and expressive speech through singing songs. Chinese Drama Create Content and perform in theatre context Develop students' understanding of Chinese culture through drama. Interpret and understand scripts. Develop students' appreciation of the value of drama, as well as enjoying the drama. Drawing connections between the self and society. Enable collaboration with one another Art To be able to hold the brush in the right position to paint smoothly on paper plate through communication with teacher To add straight or wavy lines to create hairs with chalk To be able to draw the shape of a fish on a vanguard by making reference to Teacher's sample. To understand what is outline and able to cut along the outline of the fish drawn. ESO Spotlight A Societal Benefiting Social-Emotional Development Textbook for Toddlers Learn More A new textbook by OEL (Holdings) Limited, together with its subsidiary ESO Health Child Care has surpassed the traditional education model by prioritising social-emotional development to cultivate a child’s self-confidence and resilience, help them to adapt to societal pressure, and enhance their Intelligence, Emotional and Adversity Quotient.