• About Purposeful Play
  • About Purposeful Play

    Purposeful Play for Parents and Children Aged 4 to 6 Years

    Parents are children’s first and most enduring teachers. You play an important role in providing a home environment that promotes your children’s development, communication skills and school readiness.

    What is Purposeful Play?

    Developed jointly by the Ministry of Social and Family Development and the Parenting Research Centre from Australia, the Purposeful Play programme seeks to help parents develop their child through play and common home activities. 

    The Purposeful Play group introduces you to 10 evidence-based strategies that equips you with the knowledge and skills to: 
    • Think about ways 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. 

    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

    What can I expect?

    • 5 x 1.5-hour, in-person sessions with your child
    • Conducted over 5 consecutive weeks
    • Gain confidence in your skills to support your child's development!
    • Build supportive relationships with other parents! 

    How do I sign up?

    Location/Regions Service Provider Details
    Ang Mo Kio, Yishun, Hougang,
    Punggol, Sengkang, Serangoon    		 AMKFSC Community Services For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register,
    click here.
    Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang,
    Choa Chu Kang, Clementi,
    Jurong East, Queenstown    		 Fei Yue Community Services For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register,
    click here.
    Sembawang, Woodlands,
    Pasir Ris, Tampines    		 Care Corner Singapore Ltd For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register,
    click here.
    Bukit Merah, Kreta Ayer,
    Jalan Besar, Toa Payoh,
    Boon Lay, Taman Jurong, Bedok, Geylang Serai    		 Coming soon Register your interest in Purposeful Play and our appointed service providers will contact you when the programme is available in your region.

    For enquiries, contact us at parentingsupport@msf.gov.sg.