Weekly things to do Apr 14-20

Dear parents,

We tried out a balloon splatter workshop and it was a whole lot of fun! Read on to find out more about this unique art activity.

Here’s what we’ve got for you this week:

• Things to do with kids this week

• LingoAce

• Takashimaya Baby Fair

• PropNex Family Zone Playground

• The Writer’s Place

• Balloon Splatter Workshop

• The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees

• Preschool Guides

• TLS Tutorials

• Lang Lang Plays Disney

• Singapore’s first ever co-living train hotel

• MEGA HarborLand at IconSiam Bangkok

Check out a new family-themed outdoor playground at Gardens by the Bay, enjoy a Sunday brunch with mermaid show, marvel at a spectacular tulip display, and more!

Chinese learning with LingoAce

Discover the joy of learning Chinese with LingoAce!

At LingoAce, they've cracked the code to making Mandarin learning an adventure your child will love.

What makes thousands of parents choose LingoAce?

• Expert-designed curriculum for ages 3-15

• MOE-aligned programmes

• Flexible learning formats: Choose between 1-1 online or face-to-face classes

• Personalized attention at every proficiency level

• Interactive lessons that turn learning into play

We've personally tried their Preschool and P1 Preparatory Programmes, and our kids had an absolute blast!

Sign up for a free trial class today and let your child experience the LingoAce advantage today!

Takashimaya Baby Fair

Save thousands on all your baby and kids essentials at the Takashimaya Baby Fair from now till 22 Apr 2025!

Look out for weekly promotions as well as LEGO Duplo Challenges on the weekends where your little ones can win prizes worth up to $79.90!

PropNex Family Zone Playground - Gardens by the Bay

Ready for an epic family day out? Gardens by the Bay has just unveiled a FREE outdoor playground that's already becoming one of our favourite playgrounds!

Inspired by the iconic Supertrees and starring the adorable Families for Life mascot Becky Bunny, this spot has it all - 9m climbing towers, a lightning-fast slide, flying fox, bouncy bridges, and a spacious sand pit.

Zoom through obstacle courses, play shopkeeper at the cute market store, snap fun photos with the bunnies, and a whole lot more

All this with the stunning Marina Bay Sands as your backdrop!

📍 PropNex Family Zone, near Active Garden and Waterfront Plaza

The Writer’s Place - Where Young Writers Flourish

At The Writer’s Place, young writers don’t just learn - they flourish!

 Since 2009, they've been transforming Primary School students into confident, creative writers.

 What makes their approach different: 

✅Specialised focus on English Paper 1 examination preparation

✅Lessons that turn writing challenges into exciting adventures

✅Students learn strategies that actually work (their AL1 and AL2 results prove it!)

Don't let your child struggle with boring drills and generic feedback. The expert teachers at The Writer's Place know exactly what examiners are looking for while making every lesson interactive and fun! 

Balloon Splatter Workshop

We got to experience a unique art workshop and it was a whole lot of fun!

At Art Pop’s balloon splatter workshops, you’ll create awesome masterpieces by throwing darts at balloons.

So much fun to see the paint explode and create one-of-a-kind patterns on the canvas!

The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees

For more than 35 years, The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees has helped thousands of young learners from ages 2 months to 6 years to build strong foundations in order to realize their full potential. 

Their campuses are well-equipped with facilities that help facilitate experiential learning including large outdoor and indoor play spaces, water-play area, and sand-play areas.

This is combined with an enhanced music-integrated curriculum, as well as an Inquiry Embedded play approach to provide a learning haven where children can explore their interests and discover the joy of learning.

The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees is also renowned for their award-winning Bilingual Immersion Core Curriculum that immerses children with equal amounts of exposure to English and Mandarin on a daily basis.

Preschool Guides

Looking for a preschool in Singapore? Our guides will help make your search easier whether you're looking for an international preschool, a bilingual preschool, or one that will prepare your child best for Primary School.

• Best preschools and kindergartens in Singapore (link)

• Guide to Montessori Preschools in Singapore (link)

• Best international schools in Singapore (link)

TLS Tutorials

TLS Tutorials offers a transformative learning experience for primary and secondary students seeking to excel in mathematics and science.

At TLS Tutorials, your child will enjoy small class sizes and experienced tutors who will provide personalised support to help them master the material and ace their exams.

TLS Tutorials isn't just about acing exams (though they're great at that too!). They're all about nurturing your child's full potential. 

The welcoming environment encourages students to ask questions and explore subjects deeply.

Ready to see your child's confidence in Math and Science skyrocket? 

Give TLS Tutorials a try and watch them soar to new academic heights!

Promo: Use promo code 400OFFSUNNY for $400 off annual tuition fees (new students only, discount applied monthly

‍Location: 10 Winstedt Road Block A #02-04 Singapore 229977

Lang Lang Plays Disney

Disney Magic meets classical brilliance! 🎹✨ 

After 10 years, world-renowned pianist Lang Lang returns to Singapore with a performance that will touch your heart and awaken your imagination.

“Lang Lang Plays Disney in Concert” transforms your favourite Disney anthems into classical masterpieces.

Hear beloved tunes from films like Frozen, The Lion King, Encanto, and more - reimagined through the hands of a piano legend, accompanied by a full symphony orchestra and with special guest performances including from Lang Lang’s wife, pianist Gina Alice.

This concert is a once-in-a-lifetime fusion of Disney storytelling and virtuoso brilliance, a concert that’ll make you hear childhood favourites in a whole new way.

Don’t just watch Disney – FEEL IT through Lang Lang’s fingertips. Get your tickets now before they’re gone!

📅 12 & 14 June 2025

🕢 7:30 PM

📍 The Star Theatre

⏳ Duration: 120 mins (with 20-mins interval)

🎟️ Tickets from $38

Singapore’s First Ever Co-Living Train Hotel

All aboard for a truly unique stay!

A decommissioned MRT train car has been transformed into a boutique co-living hotel with 8 rooms.

Sleep in a piece of Singapore's transit history in a Kawasaki-Nippon Sharyo C751B train that served our North-South and East-West lines from 2000 to 2024.

Each room is equipped with an attached bathroom as well as immersive LCD displays showing original tunnel footage from the train's service days.

Bookings open in the second half of 2025.

📍Car park next to Block 69 Ayer Rajah Crescent

MEGA HarborLand indoor playground at IconSiam Bangkok

Spanning 5,000 square metres, MEGA HarborLand at IconSiam mall is one of the largest indoor playgrounds we’ve ever been to.

If you’re in Bangkok, your kids are sure to go wild in this place that’s packed with something exciting in every corner!