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Building Motivation That Lasts:
From "Do I Have To" to "I Want To"
26 May, TUE, 12 - 1 PM SGT
Why do some children stay curious and engaged, while others need constant reminders to get started or keep going?
Motivation is often seen as something we need to build, reward, or reinforce. But lasting motivation doesn’t come from pressure or external rewards; it grows from a child’s sense of agency, competence, and connection to what they are learning and doing.
From the early years through adolescence, children are developing their relationship with effort, challenge, and self-direction. Whether it’s completing a task, persisting through difficulty, or taking initiative, motivation is shaped over time through everyday interactions, expectations, and experiences.
Grounded in developmental insights, classroom experiences and relationship-centred learning, this session invites you to see motivation not as something to manage, but something to nurture over time.
Register now to discover how children move from “Do I have to” to “I want to.”
Join us to explore:
- How motivation develops from early childhood through the pre-teen years
- Why external rewards and pressure often don’t lead to lasting motivation
- What children are really communicating when they resist, disengage, or give up
- The role of language, environment, and confidence without over-directing
- Ways parents and educators can work together to nurture intrinsic motivation
What to Say, When to Push, When to Trust:
Navigating the Parent-Educator Relationship
10 Jun, WED, 12 - 1 PM SGT
How do you actually navigate the relationship between home and school when something doesn’t feel quite right?
The parent–educator relationship is one of the most important in your child's learning journey. But knowing what to say, when to raise a concern, and when to step back is not always straightforward. Conversations can feel delicate, interpretations can feel uncertain, and it is not always clear whether to speak up, wait, or trust the process.
At the same time, children often show us more than they can explain. Behaviour at home, emotional shifts after school, or changes in confidence can leave parents wondering how to interpret what they are seeing, and how (or whether) to bring it into conversation with educators.
In this webinar, we will unpack real scenarios parents face when navigating communication between home and school, and how these moments can be approached with more clarity and confidence.
Join us to explore:
- How to start a difficult conversation with a teacher in a way that feels respectful and constructive
- How to interpret your child’s behaviour at home as useful information, not just a problem to fix
- What to do when you feel your concerns are not fully heard or acted on
- How to decide when to speak up, when to trust, and when to observe
- What educators wish parents knew – and what you can do with that information
This session is for parents who want more clarity, language, and confidence in navigating everyday school conversations, especially when things feel uncertain or emotionally charged. When home and school understand each other better, the partnership deepens. And that is where children truly thrive.
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Hear from past attendees
My main takeaway from the workshop is to try and get to the bottom of the needs of the child during a meltdown. I've also learned ways to get my children to tell me how they are feeling.
Parent
Multiple strategies were shared during the workshop with lots of discussions. I learn creative ways to teach my children how to solve their conflicts by themselves and encourage them to express their feeling.
Parent





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