• 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

    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
    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.