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How to balance technology and healthy development for children?
In recent years, the presence of digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, and televisions has become a familiar part of family life. Even at preschool age, many children can operate these digital devices with ease.
4 days ago


Don’t Let the "Monolingual vs. Bilingual" Debate Distort the True Picture: English is Not the Only Goal
if the school-hunting journey revolves solely around whether a program is "monolingual or bilingual," a subtle misunderstanding easily creeps in. English becomes the center of attention, while the element that truly belongs at the center is the child's learning state—their joy, curiosity, sense of being understood, and the "I can do it" confidence.
Jul 9


Why Children Love Being the "Winner" in Games
In children's play and activities, the desire to be the “winner” is a universal phenomenon. Children often display intense excitement when they win and clear disappointment when they lose.
Jun 20


Don’t Turn English into a Source of Pressure
if a child is getting acquainted with English, the most realistic goal in the initial stage is not to “speak perfectly,” but to “dare to speak.”
Jun 14


The Preschool as a "Learning Society": Where Early Connections Shape Future Citizens
In the landscape of modern education, a preschool is far more than a place of care; it is a child’s first "Learning Society." It represents the inaugural space where a child steps beyond the family circle to discover their place within a broader community
May 27


Why Your Child Is Not a "Blank Slate" (Tabula Rasa)
The answer lies in a scientific reality that Professor Steven Pinker (Harvard University) courageously defended in his 2002 book, The Blank Slate: Children are not born as blank sheets of paper.
Mar 24


Distinguishing emotional empathy from emotional over-indulgence
we see the intersection of two paths: one leads to Emotional Intelligence, and the other leads to Over-indulgence.
Mar 3


Why Getting Dirty Might Be the Healthiest Thing Children Can Do
At HEI Schools, we see every mud stain as a beautiful sign of learning. Science shows that playing in the dirt is like a natural 'vitamin' for your child’s immune system and a 'spark' for their creativity. We promise to keep them safe and help them clean up afterward, so they can enjoy the best of both worlds: the freedom of nature and the comfort of home. Let's celebrate these messy, happy moments together!
Feb 10


Smooth start at HEI Schools: a gentle journey for the first days of school
At HEI Schools Saigon Central, we implement the “Smooth Start” program, an orientation model built upon developmental psychology and scientific evidence regarding early childhood adaptation.
Jan 27


Why Learning Through Play is the Secret Engine of Language Development
At HEI Schools Saigon Central, we embrace play-based pedagogy not as a break from learning, but as the primary vehicle for it. Scientific evidence consistently shows that play-based environments provide the richest soil for language to bloom.
Jan 13
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