The Comic Scoop Blog
News, comics and reading with kids
Reading ideas and activities for parents and teachers.
News resources for primary-school children in Singapore: how to choose
Compare children’s newspapers, podcasts and news comics, with suggestions for choosing one your child will use.
How to choose a comic for a child who avoids reading
Check the pictures, speech bubbles and vocabulary before buying a comic for a reluctant reader.
Three questions to help your child talk about a news story
Use a playground example to practise explaining an opinion, giving a reason and considering another view.
Otters in Singapore: questions to discuss with your child
Use an otter photograph or news story to talk about Singapore’s wildlife, look up a location and check what you know.
A 20-minute news discussion activity for upper-primary pupils
A fictional school scenario, paired discussion and questions you can use in a class, reading group or home lesson.
How to print a comic and read it with your child
Print a story from our sample PDF, take turns reading and talk about a favourite panel.
How to Teach Current Affairs to Primary School Kids in Singapore
Practical, parent-friendly tips for making the news fun and accessible for Primary 3 to 6 children, without turning it into another homework session.
Why Comics Actually Help Your Child Read Better (Yes, Really)
Think comics are just junk food for the brain? Research says otherwise. Here's how illustrated stories build vocabulary, comprehension, and a love of reading.
Screen Time vs Reading Time: A Practical Guide for Singapore Parents
Singapore's new screen time guidelines have parents rethinking digital habits. Here's how to shift some of that screen time toward meaningful reading, without a battle.