Educators’ Portal

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In The News

Starting Young, Growing Well: New Health Plan Cultivates Lifelong Habits

With the national health plan now reaching K1 and K2 children, parents and educators are working together to establish healthy routines early.

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Inspiring Stories

Staying True to Aspirations

A recipient of the 2025 ECDA Awards for Outstanding Preschool Educator, Kang Lizhen shares important lessons she’s learnt on the job.

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Engaging Parents

Meet Your Parent Squad: A Survival Guide for Educators

Every school year comes with a familiar cast of parental characters. Get the lowdown on each personality and how you can build stronger partnerships with them.

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Ask The Experts

5 Truths About True Play

Inspired by their study trip to China, two ECDA Fellows share fresh insights on authentic, child-led play — and practical ways to bring it into Singapore preschools.

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Leadership Practices

Nurturing Seeds of Active Learning in Infant Care

Infants are active learners — provided we create the right setting to encourage their involvement.

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Pedagogical Practices

How Bricolage Builds Stronger Communities of Practice

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Frameworks & Guides

Practitioner Inquiry (PI) Starter Kit

EC Matters

Stay updated with the latest news in the early childhood sector and hear from inspiring educators

In The News

Starting Young, Growing Well: New Health Plan Cultivates Lifelong Habits

With the national health plan now reaching K1 and K2 children, parents and educators are working together to establish healthy routines early.

Inspiring Stories

Staying True to Aspirations

Inspiring Stories

Always Learning, Always Growing

Centre leader Brenda De Silva cooks with children, engaging them in a fun and educational kitchen activity.

Inspiring Stories

Finding Her Feet Back in Early Childhood

Practitioner Inquiry (PI) Starter Kit

Transform your teaching practice with evidence-based inquiry. This resource empowers you to become a reflective practitioner who systematically improves teaching through authentic classroom research.

Frameworks & Guides

Access professional development resources to grow your career in a meaningful way

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Frameworks & Guides

Early Intervention (EI) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Roadmap

Frameworks & Guides

Mentoring Matters: A Mentoring Guide for Early Childhood Professionals

Frameworks & Guides

Early Years Development Framework (EYDF) & Educators’ Guide

Professional Development

Learn tips and strategies to support your pedagogical, leadership and inclusive practices

Leadership Practices

Nurturing Seeds of Active Learning in Infant Care

Infants are active learners — provided we create the right setting to encourage their involvement.

Pedagogical Practices

How Bricolage Builds Stronger Communities of Practice

An educator and child play together in a preschool’s soft-play jungle gym, building the child’s competence and capabilities.

Pedagogical Practices

When Our Image of Children Shape Their Competencies

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Leadership Practices

Sustainable Leadership: Building Motivated Teams

Meet Your Parent Squad: A Survival Guide for Educators

Every school year comes with a familiar cast of parental characters. Get the lowdown on each personality and how you can build stronger partnerships with them.