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5 Ways To Instill Responsibility

At PlayFACTO School, we believe that responsible children do better in life – both academically and emotionally. Positive Education focuses on specific skills that assist our students to strengthen their relationships, build positive emotions, enhance personal resilience, promote mindfulness and encourage healthy lifestyles. Our Positive Education Value of the Month is none other than Responsibility! Responsibility isRead more

Why After School Care Matters More Than Ever

After School Care – Aside from attending school, children need opportunities to meet other kids and interact with them to build social skills. Specific programs like the ones here at Playfacto school will positively impact children from a diverse range of backgrounds.   There is a constant struggle of having to prove a certain program’s importanceRead more

Creative Math For Primary School – Our Lesson Structure

Creative Math – PlayFACTO’s fun and easy games help children to improve their thinking ability and understand math concepts. PlayFACTO’s use of real-life situations to teach math concepts increases students’ interest in the subject and gives them natural motivation to understand the material. Every lesson is intentionally designed to engage your child. Learn more aboutRead more

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Why Empathy Is Important In Education

Our PlayFACTO School Positive Education Value of the Month is none other than Empathy! Empathy is the ability to understand and experience the feelings of others, and to respond in helpful ways. Some children seem to develop empathy more naturally than others, but all children need to be taught this critical skill.   1. WhyRead more

Key Manners To Inculcate Before Primary 1

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven society, teaching children manners is something that is more crucial than ever. One of the most important jobs we have as parents is to help our children develop social skills, show them how to interact in a polite manner with people, and teach them to treat others with respect. Here areRead more

5 Hidden Values In Exploring Math Creatively

Creative Math – Teaching primary mathematics should not be bound to any textbook, physical classroom, nor to any single specific learning outcome as set in our curricula. Mathematics is a term that opens the gate to a richness of opportunities to investigate skills and concepts in a much wider context, i.e. real life. This isRead more

Fun Facts About Good Friday & Easter!

PlayFACTO School wishes all who observe, a Good Friday, and a happy long weekend! Let’s take a look at some interesting and fun facts about Good Friday and Easter:   1. Good Friday is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Black Friday   2. The day before Good Friday is known as Maundy Thursday   3.Read more

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Why Is Respect Important?

At PlayFACTO School, we believe that happy children do better in life – both academically and emotionally. Positive Education focuses on specific skills that assist our students to strengthen their relationships, build positive emotions, enhance personal resilience, promote mindfulness and encourage healthy lifestyles. Our Positive Education Value of the Month is none other than Respect! Respect is essentialRead more

Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being

Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being – During times of uncertainty and change, it’s more important than ever to look after and support your child’s well-being to ensure that they’re happy and healthy.  Here are 5 key ways you can support your child’s emotional and physical well-being:   1. Stick to a routine Having a little structure inRead more

4 Geometry Activities You Can Do At Home

Geometry fascinates kids when you make it a hands-on experience! Today I’m showcasing some of my favorite hands-on geometry learning activities for kids. These simple tools and activity bring geometry to life, inspiring kids to work to learn more. A Playful Way to Learn Geometry and Develop Spatial Awareness using Geometiles Children learn best throughRead more