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What does Project-Based Learning mean in Kindergarten Education?
What does project-based learning mean for early childhood education (ECE) and kindergarten educators? And how does it support young learners' skill development as they begin their first exploration of the world? What challenges can teachers face when implementing project-based learning?
2 days ago


Inquiry-Based Learning: How Young Children Learn Through Questions and Exploration
Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) in early childhood is not simply a method, but a mindset where children’s questions drive their growth. Unlike traditional “teacher tells – child repeats,” IBL invites children to observe, wonder, predict, test, and explain their ideas.
Oct 7


The Art of Asking: How Our Everyday Questions Shape Our Children’s Growth
At HEI Schools, we believe every parent has the power to shape their child’s journey not by knowing all the answers, but by asking the right questions.
Sep 2


Early Academics: Launchpad or Pressure? A Scientific Perspective on Early Literacy and Numeracy for Children Aged 1 to 6
experts such as David Whitebread from the University of Cambridge and Edward Zigler from Yale University have warned about the risks of pushing early academics. Children may face levels of pressure that do not match their natural developmental needs.
Jul 22


Three Paradoxes in Vietnam’s Early Childhood Education: When Love Becomes Pressure
In Vietnam, early childhood education is more than just learning; it reflects parents' aspirations and societal values. Every parent dreams
Apr 11


Social media and childhood: When children master swiping screen faster than opening milk bottles
In the past, children covered in mud still smiled innocently. Today, a one-year-old can swipe an iPad, and a four-year-old can't put down th
Apr 4


The Reasons Why Children Get Sick in The Initial Days of Preschool and Methods for Addressing It
Upon entering preschool, children face a range of new pathogens that their immune systems have never encountered, significantly increasing t
Mar 28


Reggio Emilia vs. The Finnish Approach at HEI Schools Saigon Central: Same Child-Centered Philosophy, Different Flavours
At HEI Schools Saigon Central, the Finnish early childhood education (ECE) approach is the foundation, but many parents ask, “How does it co
Mar 21


Preschoolers in the Age of AI: Where has all the fun gone?
A time when things once thought to be only in science fiction movies have become reality. Robots that brew coffee, Chat GPT that writes like
Mar 14


Bringing Finnish Early Childhood Education to Vietnam: Why It’s Not as Easy as Copy-Pasting
Who wouldn’t want a system where kids learn happily through play, teachers are trusted and respected, and parents don’t lose sleep over
Mar 7
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