We are back in Homebased Learning (HBL) season again. We all know how unnerving that can be for some parents when the kids' HBL lessons clash with our WFH commitments or worse, when the learning network (SLS) is down. Sometimes, we also need a time-out from the kids (to run some errands or attend to that urgent Zoom call). Here’s a curated list of educational YouTube videos which are engaging for the children. These videos are also excellent to watch together as a family to engage in … [Read more...]
Local Singapore Adventures for Families
Tried. Tested and Recommended. With the prospect of overseas travel still up in the air (pun not intended), here are some interesting local adventures which you can involve the whole family and kids Not just a list: Some of these can incorporate the use of the Singapore ReDiscover Vouchers while some you can just purchase directly online. Whatever it is, one thing for sure, this is not any simple listicle list but it’s something we have personally tried, experienced and therefore … [Read more...]
Win Tickets to KidsFest 2018
One of the things we hope to continue doing this year is to bring our kids (especially our pre-schooler Buddy) to watch more quality children's productions. High on our list would be KidsFest 2018 where every production is world-class! KidsFest 2018 - The popular children’s theatre festival will be making its highly anticipated return to Singapore this year, from 19 January 2018 to 11 February 2018 for its seventh run. Presented by ABA Productions, KidsFest 2018 brings six fantastic … [Read more...]
The Best of Kids Fest 2017!
KidsFest 2017 returns bigger and better this month where families will be treated to a total of NINE world-class productions adapted from best-selling children’s books! Proudly presented by ABA Productions, for a month from 11th January to 12th February 2017, KidsFest 2017 brings stories from the page to the stage with interactive plots, fun songs and a great dose of humour. Three new shows will be introduced alongside past favourites across two venues: Victoria Theatre and KC Arts … [Read more...]
KidsFest 2016 Opens Today!
KidsFest 2016 – World-Class Festival for Families Returns with New Favourites alongside Well-loved Stories! The most anticipated theatrical adventure for children, KidsFest is back! Now in its fifth year, KidsFest 2016 will run from January 20th to February 14th 2016, to captivate young theatre-buffs with the stage adaption of stories from six well-loved children’s books. Here is a summary of the 6 fantastic productions we can look forward to this year: NEW AT KIDFEST 2016 1. Little … [Read more...]
KidsFest 2016 – Room on the Broom and other well-loved Tales!
Mommies and Daddies, mark your calendar for KidsFest, as ABA Productions presents the most anticipated theatrical festival for children once again next year! In its fifth season, the curtains at School of the Arts (SOTA) will rise to captivate young theatre and literary buffs. For 3 weeks from 20 January 20 to 14 February 2016, KidsFest returns with 6 international theatre productions, adapted from well-loved children’s books. New Productions To Look Forward To 1. The Snow … [Read more...]
Oldie but always a Goldie: Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo
Parents know the benefits reading brings to a child. Not only does it improve literacy, it cultivates a healthy sense of curiosity and stretches imagination. What if these books can come alive? How much more intriguing, exciting and impactful can that be! That’s where the good folks at KidsFest value-add to a child's learning experiences. KidsFest has a penchant for bringing books to life and we love it. This time, they outdid themselves by resurrecting a group of prehistoric friends for a … [Read more...]
Grab Tickets to KidsFest 2015 – A World-Class Theatre Festival for Children
KidsFest, a theatrical extravaganza for children 3 to 12 years old is back! Having enjoyed three successful runs in Singapore, KidsFest is prepped for yet another brilliant season with eight world-class theatre productions from Australia and London’s West-End staging right here in Singapore! Curated by ABA Productions Pte Ltd, the line-up for KidsFest 2015 promises a highly educational and immersive experience for the entire family. Set to stage at SOTA (School of the Arts Singapore), a premier … [Read more...]
Perfectly Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians!
They came... they saw... and they laughed ! Yes, the wildly popular and entertaining British series 'Horrible Histories' is now a live sketch comedy before our very eyes. Started more than ten years ago as a series of educational books to bring a lighter side to history, which then evolved into a highly popular TV series on Discovery Kids Channel, the creators now move on to a different platform, in the form of a live theatrical drama to bring the love of history to the … [Read more...]
Kids Fest 2014 is coming!
Julia Donaldson is one of Dana's favourite authors. In 2011, we shared a book review on her award-winning title, 'What the Ladybird Heard' and we are so pleased that it will be one of the productions brought to Singapore in the upcoming Kids Fest 2014!What's Kids Fest 2014?WKidsFest is an exciting festival for the whole family where compelling characters are brought to life and scenes from well-loved books are enacted vividly on stage. It is a wonderful platform for family bonding and at the … [Read more...]