• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Go to Expat Living Hong Kong
Get our Newsletter

Lifestyle Guide To Moving To & Living in Singapore - Expat Living HomepageLifestyle Guide To Moving To & Living in Singapore - Expat Living

Moving to Singapore and not sure where to start? Expat Living is the essential lifestyle guide to living in Singapore.

Login Pelcro Shop

Menu
  • Living in Singapore
      • Living here
      • Neighbourhood Guides
      • Schools
      • Property
      • Work & Finance
      • For Guys
      • Environment
      • Readers’ Choice Awards
        • hotelier Robert HauckHis Story: Robert helps launch a new hotel in Singapore
        • horoscopes for julyHoroscopes for April 2023!
        • What’s On: Things to do, what’s new and more
        • luxury villas in BaliLuxury villas in Bali to buy or rent!
      • View all
    Close
  • Things To Do
      • Things to do
      • EL Events
      • Calendar
      • Competitions
      • Noticeboard
        • horoscopes for julyHoroscopes for April 2023!
        • HSBC Singapore Sevens 2022What’s on this week and beyond
        • Art course and drawing lessonsParties and themed camps to captivate your kids!
        • easter events toy shops in SingaporeHave a Hoppin’ Good Time this April at Tanglin Mall
      • View all
    Close
  • Kids
      • Enrichment
      • Kids Things To Do
      • Mums & Babies
      • Schools
      • Tots & Toddlers
      • Tweens & Teens
        • Art course and drawing lessonsParties and themed camps to captivate your kids!
        • Too much OCD or ADHD medication for kids?
        • Seriously cool children’s furniture & kids beds
        • easter events toy shops in SingaporeHave a Hoppin’ Good Time this April at Tanglin Mall
      • View all
    Close
  • Homes
      • Home Decor
      • Readers’ Homes
      • Furniture
        • Home News: New furniture, home décor & services
        • Seriously cool children’s furniture & kids beds
        • Contemporary Rugs and Floor Coverings – who bought what?
        • Havana Interiors home stylistsNeed decorators, home stylists or an interior designer?
      • View all
    Close
  • Travel
      • Asia
      • Australia & New Zealand
      • Rest Of World
      • News
      • Travel Offers
        • Travel News & Hotel Deals
        • luxury villas in BaliLuxury villas in Bali to buy or rent!
        • property in sydneyBuying property in Sydney
        • international health insurance for singapore expatsHealth insurance for Singapore expats
      • View all
    Close
  • Wine & Dine
      • Asian Cuisine
      • Western Cuisine
      • Bars & Clubs
      • Groceries & Speciality Services
      • Recipes & Classes
        • New Nibbles: Foodie news!
        • tadcaster best steak sandwich singaporeThe ‘best steak sandwich’ makes its debut in Singapore!
        • easter brunches and buffets singaporeEaster Brunches – Easter food buffets & free-flow!
        • All you need to know about Crab Bee Hoon in Singapore
      • View all
    Close
  • Style & Beauty
      • Fashion
      • Hair & Beauty
      • Beauty Offers
        • Beauty news: New beauty products, makeup and more!
        • Fashion News and Sales in Singapore!
        • Niessing gold jewellery in SingaporeI discovered a 150-year-old jeweller in Singapore!
        • slimming facial massage review facial ginzaWe review a Japanese slimming facial massage!
      • View all
    Close
  • Health & Fitness
      • Dental
      • Fitness
      • Medical
      • Wellness
        • health supplements singaporeProbiotics and health supplements to boost your immunity!
        • Health News: What’s up!
        • Too much OCD or ADHD medication for kids?
        • weight gainLondon Weight Management reviews dangers of weight gain
      • View all
    Close
  • Shop
    • PRINT MAGAZINE
    • DIGITAL MAGAZINE
    • Close

Want your preschoolers to learn through play?

19th January 2023 by Patricea Chow 3 Min Read

https://expatliving.sg/preschoolers-learning-through-play-top-play-based-preschools-singapore/

Children learn so much through games, activities and outdoor play. Studies show that a play-based learning approach has many benefits for preschoolers. It encourages creativity and exploration and aids in the development of motor skills. We’ve rounded up some of the top play-based preschools and kindergarten programmes in Singapore that incorporate learning through play into their curriculum.

Singapore American School

SAS preschooler learning through play campfire kindergarten programmes

Play is serious business at Singapore American School’s (SAS) early learning centre. Play and learning is how young children discover, test out ideas, practice what they’ve learned in context, and learn social skills. At SAS, they’re engaged in purposeful play and discovery throughout much of their day. This includes exploring a variety of materials through experiences like socio-dramatic play, blocks and construction, water play, and experimenting with art and sensory, and natural materials.

Also, learning isn’t confined to within classroom walls. The greater SAS campus serves as an extended learning environment for all. Students have two recess times daily to run and play on the playground and ride bikes. There’s a 1.6-acre rainforest for learning about nature and a high school robotics lab and maker space for exploring robots and engineering. Children also experience real world learning experiences through outings that connect to inquiry-based projects the class is working on. Past visits include a beach clean-up on Sentosa, exploration of the Marina Barrage and trips to the theatre for shows.

40 Woodlands Street 41
6363 3403 | sas.edu.sg

Pat’s Schoolhouse

learning through play doctor patient Pat's Schoolhouse

Play-based learning is central to the philosophy of Pat’s Schoolhouse; play, says the team, is a demonstration of a child’s curiosity and sense of adventure. Their preschools support learning through play – Pat’s campuses offer spacious learning environments and facilities such as large outdoor playgrounds, gardening corners, sand play areas and water play areas.

Inquiry-Embedded Play Approach revolves around planning intentional, meaningful and thought-provoking play-based learning experiences to support the holistic development of children. The preschool places a strong emphasis on a full suite of supplementary programmes including STEM, Art & Music, Speech & Drama and enrichment courses such as swimming, ballet, soccer, golf and more. This enables children to develop holistically beyond academics so they are empowered and encouraged to be challengers of the future.

Hear from a preschoolers’ parent

“I could go on for days about how impactful the school camp has been. The kids played a game of transporting paper cups while holding the end of a string, which immediately created an opportunity for teamwork and leadership skills. These are lessons and skills that cannot be imparted through textbooks and in classrooms.”
– Debbie, parent of a Kindergarten 2 child at Pat’s Schoolhouse Aroozoo

17 locations islandwide
6781 2288 | patschoolhouse.com

Mosaic Play Academy

Mosiac Play Academy play-based preschool preschoolers learning through play

Learning goes beyond the classroom and play-based learning is the cornerstone of creative learning at Mosaic Play Academy (MPA). Its goal is for children to develop a green mindset, equipped with fundamental skills for continued learning in the elementary years.

Through play in the Playgroups programme for children six months to six years, children discover their abilities, concepts and relationships with others, and the environment. Features of the programme include creative arts, sports, STEM, water play, phonics, cookery, nature play and plenty of outdoor play. As children explore key concepts of language, maths and science in a fun and meaningful way, they intrinsically build knowledge driven by curiosity.

The After School Programme allows older children up to 12 years to benefit from a playful learning approach that’s creative, exploratory, hands-on, fun and non-didactic. It offers indoor and outdoor play opportunities, both high and low energy. There’s a range of learning through play-based learning activities and kindergarten programmes including micro gardening, sports, drama, science experiences, maths and science Olympiad training, construction and art. The school provides plenty of opportunities for children to explore interests, apply knowledge and discover new passions.

Hear from a preschoolers’ parent

“We started taking our daughter to Mosaic Play Academy’s parent-accompanied playgroup when she was 18 months old. Besides the caring, thoughtful and creative teachers, we really like the environment. The classrooms and playrooms are always very clean and filled with plenty of natural light; our daughter loves exploring the big garden and outdoor playground. Overall, a great experience for all of us!”
– Jessica Ogilvie, Australian

402 Joo Chiat Place, The Yards
8031 2371 | 6970 2850 | 
mosaicplayacademy.sg

 

Looking for more fun activities for kids? Don’t miss our guide to preschools and kindergartens in Singapore too.

Get the latest events, stories and special offers sent to your inbox
Get the latest events, stories and special offers sent to your inbox

Categories: Kids Tots & Toddlers Tags: Activities children Kindergarten learning Living In Singapore Mosaic Play Academy Pat's Schoolhouse Play play and learn Preschool Preschools in Singapore Schools Singapore American School

Patricea Chow

Patricea previously lived the expat life for 10 years in Bali and has been looking at her home country through new eyes. Outside of being EL’s Managing Editor, she can be found at cultural and music festivals, events around town, keeping updated on education trends, armchair travelling and spending time with loved ones.

You May Also Like

easter events toy shops in Singapore

Have a Hoppin’ Good Time this April at Tanglin Mall

Art course and drawing lessons

Parties and themed camps to captivate your kids!

Too much OCD or ADHD medication for kids?

Primary Sidebar

  • Competitions
  • Noticeboard
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • advertise
  • Contact
  • Privacy

© 2023 Expat Living Singapore, All Rights Reserved.