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Guides for parents and teachers.

Ten years of running programmes inside schools, written up as answers to the questions we get asked most. No sign-up, no gate — if a guide is useful on its own, it has done its job.
A solar-powered bus built by primary school students from a wooden chassis, decorated with hand-drawn artwork
Understanding school programmes

What is an Applied Learning Programme (ALP)?

A plain-English guide to Applied Learning Programmes in Singapore schools — what they are, what they are not, and what is changing in 2026.

Read guide →6 min read
MakeCode block editor open on a laptop beside a micro:bit lighting up in a student’s hand
Choosing tools

Scratch, micro:bit or LEGO robotics: which should a child start with?

An honest comparison of the three most common starting points for children learning to code in Singapore, and how to pick based on your child rather than the marketing.

Read guide →7 min read
A primary school robotics team holding trophies and medals after an IDE Maker final
Competitions

Robotics competitions Singapore primary students can enter

A guide to the main robotics competitions open to primary school students in Singapore, how teams usually get selected, and how much it really matters if your child does not make the team.

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A student portfolio entry for a self-watering plant, showing their own written reflections
Portfolios

Keeping a record of what your child builds (and why it is worth it)

How to keep a simple portfolio of a child’s projects, why the reflection matters more than the photos, and an honest note on Direct School Admission.

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Robotics CCA, enrichment class or building at home — the three routes compared in this guide
Choosing a programme

Robotics CCA, enrichment class or building at home: which fits your child?

School CCA, external enrichment centre or building at home — an honest look at what each of the three routes is good at, and what each costs a family in time and money.

Read guide →6 min read
The five holiday micro:bit projects: step counter, reaction game, heat check, plant monitor, and a build of their own
At home

Five school holiday STEM projects you can actually finish at home

Five micro:bit projects sized for a Singapore school holiday — what each one teaches, how long it takes, and how to help without taking over.

Read guide →7 min read