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
Email: famforlife@amkfsc.org.sg
Phone: 6351 0610
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm
|
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
Email: parenting@fycs.org
Phone: 8869 4006
Operating Hours:
Mon-Fri, 9am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-6pm
|
For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register,
click here. |
Sembawang, Woodlands,
Pasir Ris, Tampines |
Care Corner Singapore Ltd
Email: parenting@carecorner.org.sg
Phone: 6235 4705
Operating Hours:
Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm; 2pm-6pm
|
For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register,
click here. |
Bukit Merah, Kreta Ayer
|
Montfort Care
Email: parenting@montfortcare.org.sg
Phone: 6270 8327
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm |
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
Phone: 6747 7514
Operating Hours: Tue-Sat, 9am-6pm |
For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register,
click here. |
Jalan Besar, Toa Payoh
|
TOUCH Community Services
Email: parenting@touch.org.sg
Phone: 6252 2861
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm
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For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register,
click here. |
Bedok, Geylang Serai
|
Morning Star Community Services
Email: training@morningstar.org.sg
Phone: 8949 6525 / 8932 4808 /
9297 9739 / 8717 8685
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm |
For more details on upcoming runs and/or to register,
click here. |
For enquiries, contact us at parentingsupport@msf.gov.sg.