What you will learn:
Purposeful Play introduces you to 10 evidence-based strategies that equip you to:
Create a warm and stimulating home environment for your child
Use everyday activities to develop language and problem-solving skills to enhance your child's school readiness, as well as to bond and strengthen your relationship with your child.
Jointly developed by the Ministry of Social and Family Development and the Parenting Research Centre from Australia, Purposeful Play helps parents of children aged 0-6 years develop their child through play and daily activities.
The session covers the following:
Session 1: Warm and Gentle and Play
Session 2: Tuning In and Routines
Session 3: Following Your Child’s Lead and Shared Reading
Session 4: Listening and Talking More and Watching Screens Together
Session 5: Teachable Moments and Community Resources
Who is this programme for:
Parents/Caregivers of children 0 - 6 years old
Nationality: Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
Duration:
5 x 1.5-hour, in-person sessions with your child
Conducted over 5 consecutive weeks
This programme is available via the following Service Providers. Please sign-up at the following links if you are interested:
Location/Regions | Social Service Agency | Registration Form |
Ang Mo Kio, Yishun | Allkin Singapore Ltd Email: famforlife@allkin.org.sg | For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register, click here. |
Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang | Fei Yue Community Services Email: parenting@fycs.org | For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register, click here. |
Sembawang, Woodlands, Pasir Ris, Punggol, Tampines | Care Corner Singapore Ltd Email: ffl@carecorner.org.sg | For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register, click here. |
Clementi, Jurong East, Queenstown | Lakeside Family Services Email: fflc@lakeside.org.sg | For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register, click here. |
Hougang, Sengkang, Serangoon | Methodist Welfare Services Email: mwsfsp@mws.sg | For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register, click here. |
Bukit Merah, Kreta Ayer | Montfort Care Email: parenting@montfortcare.org.sg | For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register, click here. |
Boon Lay, Taman Jurong | THK Moral Charities Email: psp_jurong@thkmc.org.sg | For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register, click here. |
Jalan Besar, Toa Payoh | TOUCH Community Services Email: parenting@touch.org.sg | For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register, click here. |
Bedok, Geylang Serai | Morning Star Community Services Email: training@morningstar.org.sg | For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register, click here. |