More About Vision Responsible for the physical health of each child Our preschool has awarded the “Platinum Healthy Preschool” by Singapore Government in 2020. ​ The school is fitted with equipment that will boost your child’s physical development. We slides and other large toys to improve the child's bravery, guts, adversity index, courtesy, recognize more playmates, develop social skills, develop creativity, improve children's balance, independent coordination and creative ability. Also, cultivate Children ’s awareness of self-protection. ​ Adhering to government regulated meal standards, we take it one step further by providing a nutritious and exciting diet that is specially designed by our nutrition expert, Ms. Yang Meifang (Masters in Food Science and Nutrition). Responsible for the psychological health of each child Psychological health is ESO' s brand strategy. At ESO, we pay close attention to a child’s psychological development, especially in the areas of social and emotional growth. ​ We specially engage world-class childhood education experts as regular advisors to compiling textbooks aimed at improving children ’s social and emotional management skills, making children more sunny and communicative; dealing with anger and disappointment; improving adversity index, emotional index and vocabulary, problem-solving ability and psychological quality. Prevent the occurrence of anxiety and depression. ​ The engaged international child education expert is a perennial advisor who makes a scientific assessment of the progress of each child’s social and emotional ability once a year, feedbacks it to parents, and directly communicates and interacts with the parents. Responsible for the behavior health of each child We use LEGO toys, which are updated every year, to let children concentrate on building works and cultivate their concentration ​ We use the facilities to allow children to make scientific explorations and develop their specialized research skills. ​ Through planting courses, children can cherish life, love nature, and have hope for life. 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.

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.

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Bedok Discovery Kids Preschool This is our first preschool, established in 2005.It is located close to the Tanah Merah—a beloved neighborhood blending heritage with modernity. Thousands of children have graduated from our preschool, our teachers have a high regard and responsibility for ensuring that children learn in a safe, caring and positive environment. Visit Us! 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 Us About ESO At ESO, our desire is for every child to experience a joyful childhood. We pay close attention to a child’s psychological developme nt, especially in the areas of social and em otional growth. Research reveals that a startling 18% of young adults in Singapore grapple with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety (Evlanola, 2019). It is important to generate an in-depth understanding of the systematic use of social-emotional protective processes and mechanisms to prevent and buffer the risk of violence. We believe strongly in the importance of equipping children with the necessary skills to become confident and resilient individuals. We are collaborating with two early childhood education experts and one early childhood education partner to help our students develop social and emotional kills. ESO Story AJJ Medtech Holding Limited, formally OEL (Holdings) Limited, (SGX:584) had on 4 March 2020 established a wholly-owned subsidiary ESO Health Child Care Pte Ltd (EHCC). Under the leadership of CEO Zhao Xin and the Board of Directors, a shareholders' meeting was convened on 1 April 2020 where the diversification of the group’s core business to include Childcare Wellness Education was approved. ​ On 15 November 2021, ESO officially launched a societal-benefiting textbook which promotes social-emotional development in toddlers (age 1.5-3 years old). It is the first out of four series for age 1.5-6 years old, and is based on theories by Dr. Gail E. Joseph“ Enhancing Emotional Vocabulary in Young Children”, and the Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework from U.S. Department of Health and Human Science. This textbook is versatile as parents can also use this book at home to enhance what the child learns in: the preschool. Our Mission & Vision Mission All for Children ​ Vision Responsible for the physical health of each child. Responsible for the psychological health of each child. Responsible for the behavioral health of each child. ​ Philosophy We believe that every child is unique and therefore we believe in providing developmentally appropriate programme and activities for our children. Responsible for the psychological health of each child Psychological health is ESO's brand strategy. At ESO, we pay close attention to a child’s psychological development, especially in the areas of social and emotional growth. ​ We specially engage world-class childhood education experts as regular advisors to compiling textbooks aimed at improving children’s social and emotional management skills, making children more sunny and communicative; dealing with anger and disappointment; improving adversity index, emotional index and vocabulary, problem-solving ability and psychological quality. Prevent the occurrence of anxiety and depression. Textbook Editorial Committee Professor Liu Yunhua - Chairman Lead and monitor the entire process from manuscript to final forms, Beta Reader, Reviewer, Editor and Publication. Dr. Huang Qian - Author Professional teaching specialist, publication, and daily administration routine. Miss Alice Zhao Xin - Member Manage and operate the whole processing throughout manuscript, publication and marketing, implement the application of theories to practical . Prof. Susanne A Denham - Senior Advisor Review and write the prefaces for each SED textbook of each student in our preschool. More importantly, Professor Denham will lead in making correction plans for our students on an annual basis. A Societal Benefiting Social-Emotional Development Textbook for Toddlers Learn More A new textbook by AJJ Medtech Holdings limited, formally 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.

Background for This Book Advantages and Contribution of This Book How to Use This Book? Textbook Manual How to Use This Textbook? Background for This Book ​ More than a quarter of children in Singapore have experienced or are experiencing school bullying or violence against children; The traditional concept of using corporal punishment to educate children is still largely popular in Asia; Violence against children remains a worldwide problem. Advantages and Contribution of This Book For children - when teachers or parents accompany the children to study this book, the benefits of this book for children include: Improving the relationship between children and adults, and preventing child violence; Improving the relationship between children; Promote children's social and emotional expression, recognition, and reaction capabilities; Strengthening children's sense of identity and belonging to the family, school, and community. ​ For parents - parents have the opportunity to accompany their children to study this book together, the following benefits include: Strengthening parent-child communication; In the process of children's social and emotional development, parenting methods that displays care and empathy are the key factors to prevent violence against children and make them grow up healthily. Promote family harmony. Subverting the traditional concept of using corporal punishment to educate children; ​ For society - children are the future of society. The benefits of this book to society include: Avoid or reduce child violence incidents; Increase social positive energy; Improve the level of civilization of all mankind. How to Use This Textbook? The textbook of Social-emotional development for toddlers (level-1) is including 4 chapters. Among the 4 chapters, chapter 3 is the core, which contains 16 emotional vocabularies refined by early childhood education experts, suitable for toddlers aged 1.5-3. 1. If you are a preschool teacher Please refer to the time-table under Appendix to set aside 30 minutes every day to engage your class to the activities of social-emotional development to let students recognize and perform the 16 emotions in various scenarios. It is recommended to let toddlers learn 2 to 4 emotional vocabulary every day with the 16 color emotional cards in the Appendix. After 3 weeks, you may organize a test for your students and record how many emotional cards were recognized and performed by each individual student. For comparison, you may test another group who did not take the class of social-emotional development with the textbook. If the 16 emotions were not fully recognized and performed by students, do not worry, you can repeat the process, which would mean taking another 3 weeks to let your students learn it. It is normal for a toddler who is able to recognize and perform the 16 emotions within one year. [Example] You may refer to the timetable below and work out one for your class according to your actual situation. 2. If you are a parent of a preschool student Set aside 10 minutes every day to engage your kid to recognize and perform the 16 emotions in various scenarios. It is recommended to let your kid learn 2 to 4 emotional vocabulary every day with the 16 color emotional cards in the Appendix. After 3 weeks, you may organize a test for your kid and record how many emotional cards can be recognized and performed by him or her. If the 16 emotions were not fully recognized and performed by him or her, do not worry, you can repeat the process, which means another 3 weeks to let your kid learn it. It is normal for a toddler who is able to recognize and perform the 16 emotions within one year. [Example] You may refer to the timetable below and work out one for your child according to your actual situation. 3. Learning effect test Take 3 weeks as a learning cycle, and test each child who participated in the 4th week. The results of each test should be properly recorded to track and compare the degree of progress. 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.

Social & Emotional Development Our Ethos Our desire is for every child to experience a joyful childhood. Research reveals that a startling 18% of young adults in Singapore grapple with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety (Evlanola, 2019). This is co-related to the manner in which they learn how to cope with their complex range of emotions in their formative years in early education. ​ Happy Minds, Healthy Minds ​ At eso, we pay close attention to a child’s psychological development, especially in the areas of social and emotional growth Every child deserves a chance to succeed in life We believe strongly in the importance of equipping children with the necessary skills to become confident and resilient individuals. Our 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. Parents and educators alike are invested in the process and work collaboratively to support healthy development. A smaller teacher to student ratio (1:6) also ensures that every child’s needs are closely monitored. Social and Emotional Development relates to children’s 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 What the Parents Think Thank you very much for the beautiful concert you organized for the children last week. We were impressed with the events, choreography by the teachers and the level of organization involved. I am sure it must have been tough, but congratulations on the successful completion. We would also like to say thank you for all the hard work and dedication from the staff. We are so happy that our children are with your school, and we believe that they are in great hands. Enjoy the ice cream! – I think you all must be sick of cake 🙂 Audrey Chew, Parent of Scott Huang 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.

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Q1：What is the purpose of the ESO Textbook? ​ A1. About 18% of young people in Singapore suffer from depression[1] , which is related to the social and emotional education of children from 0 to 6 years old. This fully demonstrates that the education in social and emotional enlightenment for young children is a vital part of early childhood education, which will greatly affect their future growth path. This widespread problem in society aroused Dr Huang Qiang’s interest to create this textbook. Under the advocacy of Dr Liu Yunhua, Professor of Economics, Dr Huang referred to Dr. Joseph’s paper, ‘Enhancing Emotional Vocabulary in Young Children’, and effectively applied her research results on young children’s emotional vocabulary into practice to compile this book for children. Ms. Alice Zhao Xin skilfully supported the animation designs in the social and emotional education textbook to create a vibrant feel and bring the illustrations and text to life. Dr Huang look forward to this textbook that combines theory and practice to contribute to the growth of children. This is the first textbook in the contemporary era to systematically apply Professor Joseph's research results to the practice of early childhood education. This textbook also incorporates the research results of other talented early childhood education experts to meet the needs of children's social and emotional education and fill the gaps in the early childhood education resources. ​ Q2: What age group is the textbook designed for? A2. Textbook Level For age range ​ 1 1.5 to 3 ​ 2 3 to 4 ​ 3 4 to 5 ​ 4 5 to 6 While this textbook is labelled as suitable for children aged 1.5 to 6 years old, it can actually be beneficial for older children as well. The main reason is that this textbook introduces emotional vocabulary that should be understood by children within the age range of 1.5 to 6. However, our research indicates that many older children have not fully mastered these emotional words, making this book equally educational for them. In short, regardless of the age of the child, as long as they have not yet grasped the emotional vocabulary covered in this book, they can attempt to read it. ​ Q3: What teaching methodologies or strategies are incorporated in the textbook? A3. The BOOK is to use the pedagogy of Problem-oriented teaching (POT) to inspire students to think and express emotions with words, expressions, and actions. Q4: What are the types of social and emotional development teaching activities in the textbook? A4. Story telling followed question & Role playing followed question. Other creative activities suitable for children of this age (require headquarters approval in writing) Q5: What is the advantages and contributions of this book for children? A5. 1. Improve the relationship between children and adults and prevent child violence Improve the relationship between children Promote children's social and emotional expression, recognition, and reaction capabilities Strengthen children's sense of identity and belonging to the family, school, and community Q6: What is the advantages and contributions of this book for parents? A6. 1. Strengthen parent-child communication. In the process of children's social and emotional development, parental parenting methods that show care and empathy are the key factors to prevent children from violence and make them grow up healthily. Promote family harmony. Subverting the traditional concept of using corporal punishment to educate children. Q7: What is the advantages and contributions of this book for society? A7. 1. Avoid or reduce child violence incidents Increase social positive energy Improve the level of civilization of all mankind Q8: Are there any real-life examples or case studies included in the textbook? A8. There are many short stories in each section. Q9: Do social and emotional development teaching activities need video recording? A9. When the teacher thinks an activity is creative, she can record it first and send it to the headquarters to decide whether to release it. If you are not sure, ask the manager of the center. ​ Q10：As the core target, how many social-emotional vocabulary shall be taught to kids in textbook level-1? A10. 16 Q11: How long should the textbook level -1 be used to teach children from 1.5 to 3 years old? A11. 1 year. ​ Q12: How many minutes per week day shall be arranged to engage your class to the activities of social-emotional development ? A12. 30 minutes. ​ Q13: How many weeks later should the teacher take regular tests for each child involved in learning? A13. 3+1 Q14: How to test the teaching effect? A14. 1. Use "Children's social and emotional development and learning effect test table" at: https://forms.gle/9k6gEqzo88NSE3RH6 Follow the instruction of "3. Learning effect test" in "How to use this textbook?" If you are not sure, ask the manager of the center. ​ Q15: Are there success stories or testimonials from parents who have used the textbook with their children? A15. Many preschools bought the textbook level-1 and under learning journey. ​ Q16: Can ESO Textbooks Promote Healthy Screen Time Habits and Manage Digital Distractions in Kids? A16. Sure. When children are told the stories using this paper book by teachers of parents, they will spend time in the learning instead of watching the screen. [1] Anastassia Evlanova (2019). What is the State of Mental Health in Singapore? ValueChampion, https://www.valuechampion.sg . 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.

A Societal Benefiting Textbook Has Launched. 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.