By Playeum What problems would you like to solve where you live? Nine-year-old Evan* and eight-year-old Hansel* could not stop thinking about the litter they saw around their neighbourhood. They noticed drink cups left on benches, tissue papers caught in bushes, and overflowing rubbish scattered near common spaces. They worried that much of it would eventually end up in the ocean. “If we throw rubbish in the ocean, the fishes will die (or get) sick. If the fishes die, we will not have the...

By Playeum Children begin each new run of the Artful Play programme by creating a ‘Community Agreement’ together, discussing the behaviours they hope everyone will follow and writing them down as a shared reminder for the group. Imagine a red shipping container nestled among HDB flats. Through its door and glass panels, children gather around tables, sitting and standing, laughing and chatting as they work on their creations. Nearby, others sit on the floor, absorbed in drawing on a large...

By Playeum Through the KidSTART PowerUP Playtime play sessions, parents learn practical ways to support their children’s learning, creativity, and confidence through play. (Photo: Playeum) “What would you like your family to do when you wear your hat?” A chicken dance. A hug. These were some of the ideas children shared during a playful “Silly Hats” crafting activity at a parent–child play session. In these lighthearted moments, play opened up a safe space for children’s voices to emerge...