Caring

Students who are CARING want people around them to be happy and are sensitive to their needs. They think about the world and work to take care of their community and the environment. They remember to treat others how they themselves would like to be treated.

How can parents help to develop students who are Caring at home?

• Role model the caring behavior you would like to see in your child all the time. Your child has big eyes and ears and notices everything you do. Using kind words, helping people without being asked, being an active listener all show your child that you care about people. Even a simple thing, like holding a door for someone, shows your child that you are aware of others around you and want to help them.
• Think about how your family can get involved with community organizations.
• Reduce, Reuse & Recycle. Sometimes this can be challenging in Singapore, but make the effort to establish these habits in your home. By developing children who care about the environment, you are helping the future of the globe.

• Smile

Knowledgeable

Students who are KNOWLEDGEABLE have explored relevant and significant concepts and can remember what they have learned. They can draw on this knowledge and apply it in new situations.

How can parents help to develop students who are Knowledgeable at home?

• Encourage your child to read books at home that correspond with the topics being covered in school. 
• Ask your child about what they are learning in school and engage them in conversations about it:

"Why do you think that is an important thing to know about?" 
"Can you think of anything happening in the world today that might be similar to that aspect of History?" 

• Foster any area that your child expresses an interest in with books and activities, but also be sure to encourage them to explore other areas.
• Encourage your child to become familiar with current events and to read the newspaper and watch the news when appropriate.

Communicator 

Students who are COMMUNICATORS are able to think and communicate in more than one language. They can express their ideas by speaking, drawing and writing. They can also communicate using mathematical language and symbols.

 How can parents help to develop students who are Communicators at home?

• Encourage your child to stay in touch with relatives and friends who live in other countries by writing letters, using the phone or sending email.
• When working on mathematics homework, encourage your child to explain his/her answer to you orally or by drawing a picture.
• Ask your child thought provoking questions and encourage them to discuss them with you. For example:

Is there anything you cannot buy with money? 

Should you get an allowance? Why or why not?
Work with your child to improve his/her listening skills. Being a good listener is an important part of communicating with others.

Reflective

Students who are REFLECTIVE know what they are good at and what they’re not. The try to think about these things, and they make changes where they can. They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and consider their personal strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.

How can parents help to develop students who are Reflective at home?

• Consider the goals that your child could set for the next term. Make a list not only of the goals, but of specific actions that can be taken to achieve these goals. You might want to list action that your child will take independently as well as action parents will take to support them. For example, if one of the goals your child sets for herself is to improve her writing, her action might be to keep a journal and write in it for at least 10 minutes each night. 

Inquirer

Students who are INQUIRERS are curious about the world. They can conduct research independently. They love learning and discovering new things and will carry this love of learning with them throughout life.

How can parents help to develop students who are Inquirers at home? 

• Encourage areas of your child’s interest by visiting the library to borrow books that explore these topics.