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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


Positive Parenting Tips and Scripts
Young children need and want your attention, and they will seek it in whatever way works. By using positive reinforcement and phrases, you can encourage desired behavior in your little one and build a deeper relationship with them along the way.
Dec 25, 2025


Applying the Project Approach in Early Childhood Education: Challenges, Flexibility, and Integration with Other Methods
The Project Approach—as outlined in Judy Harris Helm and Lilian Katz’s Young Investigators: The Project Approach in the Early Years—remains one of the most inspiring frameworks for engaging young children in authentic inquiry.
Nov 4, 2025


Why Children Often Get Sick During Their First Days in Preschool and How to Respond (Part 2)
Strategies for disease prevention and advanced management for children entering preschool
Sep 23, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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