The design and development of a multimedia reading application for pre-schoolers as a foundation in the area of TVET by Suhaizal, Hashim, Nur Zahira, Mohamed Zahir, Nuraini Hanisah, Maleki, Mohd Hasril, Amiruddin, Mohd Erfy, Ismail, Eh Phon, Danakorn Nincarean

“…Technology development also aids in these preschool students' knowledge and skill development in preparation for their future employment, particularly in TVET. …”
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Measurement and evaluation of library services to childcare centres in Singapore by Fauziah Hassan Mohamed

“…Although much effort is being applied to improve the quality of services of childcare programmes, very few childcare centres are working hand in hand with the libraries in Singapore to enhance preschool education.…”
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Smart education : case study of smart pre-school by Koh, Kai Lun

“…To illustrate this better, a case study of preschool is explored, where we leverage on the SMART Education framework and System architecture, to develop a systematic technological roadmap for the preschool. …”
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Narratives and tactile comfort for anxious children by Ang, Charmaine Hui Zhen

“…This report summarises main concepts on the literature of storytelling, tactile comfort and its impact on young children, with a focus on alleviating anxiety at the preschool and lower primary school level. Through quantitative and qualitative methods administered to children aged 5 to 12 years of age, including parental feedback, findings were analysed to create a design outcome that can contribute to the current studies related to: (a) facilitating the treatment of childhood anxieties in cognitive behavioural therapy, (b) healthy emotional regulation and in (c) promoting children’s social wellbeing in general. …”
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The influence of gender, language and theory of mind on social competence. by Koey, Xiu Min.

“…This study examined how gender, language, and Theory of Mind (ToM) relate to the development of social competence of 5-year-old Singaporean preschool children against three factors, i.e. gender, language, Theory of Mind (ToM). …”
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Read to Me by Koh, Li Yan, Yeo, Xin Min, Yue, Si Wei, Chia, Audrey Shue Theng

“…We collaborated with six preschools to target parents with children between ages three to six. …”
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Asymmetric prefrontal cortex activation associated with mutual gaze of mothers and children during shared play by Azhari, Atiqah, Bizzego, Andrea, Balagtas, Jan Paolo Macapinlac, Leng, Kelly Sng Hwee, Esposito, Gianluca

“…This study used functional Near-infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) hyperscanning on 22 pairs of mothers and their preschool-aged children as they engaged in a 10-min free-play session together. …”
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On the improvement of executive functions via a group-based intervention program : a preliminary analysis by Annesha Shonata

“…In the present study, a group-based integrative EFs intervention program was developed for preschoolers. To test the effectiveness of this program, forty-four Singaporean preschoolers (M = 52.70; SD = 3.67; 19 girls) were recruited and assigned to either intervention or control condition. …”
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Effect of negative mood on working memory in 3 to 5 year old pre-schoolers. by Revathy Pachamuthu.

“…This study examined the effects of negative mood and comparison mood manipulation on executive functions and working memory exhibited by preschoolers (3-5 years old) in the Self-Order Pointing Task (SOPT). …”
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Temperament and the development of higher cognitive abilities in 3- to 5-year-olds by Wu, Jinghang

“…EF refers to the processes required for conscious control of thought and action. Although preschoolers develop these abilities rapidly, individual differences exist. …”
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A community-based intervention (the Omama Project) improves neurodevelopment in impoverished 2-year-old Roma children: a quasi-experimental observational study by Fernandes, M, Matuskova, O, Babelova, R, Santosa, WB, Shaw, O, Hrica, P

“…High rates of neurodisability, malnutrition and poverty are reported in Roma preschoolers. • Optimal early child development (ECD) is foundational to lifecourse health and wellbeing. …”

Exploring student satisfaction and perceived learning in online learning environment by Umi Kalsom, Masrom, Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi

“…Delivering online lessons has become an essential and integral element for teaching and learning at various levels, from preschools to tertiary levels. The shift from a traditional teaching approach to online delivery has affected many higher education institutions during the pandemic. …”
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Little captains at play by Yeoh, Claire Su-En, Lau, Kwee Fang, Soh, Madeline Huiting, Tan, Xiang Wei

“…In light of this trend, Little Captains at Play was hence conceptualised to reinstate the balance of structured and unstructured play among preschoolers in Singapore. …”
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Curiosity Opens Relationships of the World and with Others: Narratives from Doing Teaching and Learning Through Curiosity by Cavicchi, Elizabeth

“…Provocations from historical works include: Leonardo’s drawings; Hooke’s and Ramón y Cajal’s microscopy; Keats’ “negative capability”; Dewey’s reflections on interdependency among children and adults; and children’s creations in Reggio Emilia preschools. As experience builds through curiosity, relations deepen in ways simultaneously unadulterated—exploring unconstrained—and unchildlike—sustaining commitment. …”
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COVID-19 and bilingual children's home language environment: digital media, socioeconomic status, and language status by Sun, He, Tan, Justina, Chen, Wenli

“…Survey data from 162 parents of English-Mandarin bilingual preschoolers (3 to 6 years old) were used to explore the two research questions. …”
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