the nature lover

In these Covid times, every opportunity to be outside - safely - is to be cherished. The freedom to step out, has now become a daily considered decision that has to be carefully ...

Simple solutions don't cost money.   Science from home, is a great way of beating the seemingly endless flow of minutes into hours into days into weeks into months ...   ...

Watch & Listen. Play & Discover. Make & Create with National Gallery Singapore's online children's festival; online till 28 March 2021.   Targeted at ...

FREE learning apps which might help young kids spend some quality time learning while being entertained.   All of us have all been spending hours on screens of all sizes as we ...

Even if you can’t draw or paint, you can still construct a comic.   "Some educators have found the medium to be a good way to entice children into creative writing. Thanks to a ...

Learn how to build a website. Together. With your children.    Explore what WIX  has to offer.   C-19 times are perfect opportunities to learn together, explore the ...

Earth Day facts and perspectives from a 10 year old who cares.   "No matter where you are, you can make a difference. And you’re not alone, because together, we can save the ...

Two brains better than one ?!   The intrepid Subramanian brothers, in their second exploratory video about the 'nature' of Singapore, discover the rubber tree and examine ...

For storytellers and authors confined to the home - here is how you can create, narrate and publish your own hardcover or paperback books. From your home.   If you have a story ...

Climb aboard !   From Norway to Japan and Italy to Colorado, Travel + Leisure brings a choice of 13 options for a change of scenery : train journeys to participate in and enjoy ...

Each week, the TIME for Kids digital library provides access to new issues of TIME for Kids and Your $, the financial literacy magazine for kids, along with a complete library of ...

Free drawing lessons that inspire creativity during school closures in a new 8 week interactive series “Draw with Drew (and Rosie!)".   This series is hosted by TIME for ...

Connecting kids with nature and inspiring the next generation of conservation ambassadors, WildEarth Kids take kids ages 4-18 on free, live and interactive safari ...

A chance to go on a live African Safari from your home, twice a day.   During this C-19 lockdown, The Kruger National Park in South Africa is conducting personalised African ...

One way to entertain kids as they are being educated.   Covid-19. These are extraordinary times and call for creative ways to keep children (and yourself) productive and ...

Singapore's National Library Board has a whole treasure chest of books available online which children can read on their personal devices.     Just browse, and borrow ...

It is all about news literacy. The Economist's Educational Foundation has a special edition for parents and children that invites young people to be curious about the world’s ...

"Enter a land of adventure. Where lions roam. Tigers stalk. And monkeys swing. Travel through time in a grand stately home ... this is Longleat."   Longleat Safari and ...

Travel + Leisure have put together a list - virtual travel opportunities and information - to help people around the world realize that everyone is actually a lot closer ...

A very interesting read for parents of young children who find bedtimes and getting them to sleep a challenge, night after night.   "Putting our 3-year-old son to bed isn’t ...

This is for not just kids ... for those of an enquiring turn of mind, those interested in how things work, those who are curious and those who want fun learning in these C-19 times of ...

It is easier than ever to travel the world in these C-19 times of social distancing and staying at home. More than the means, one has the time.   10 Virtual Tours of the world's ...

I am a 10 year old wildlife enthusiast who loves finding animals and researching about them.   Whenever I get the chance, I go to my neck of the woods. I try to make the most out of a ...

Vivek and Ananth Subramanian are wildlife explorers and enthusiasts and this is the first episode of their YouTube series debuting here, on SingaporeforKids.   Vivek, the ...

C-19 : One more thing to do. Create butterflies with Butterfly Paint, designed by a Japanese programmer.   Draw a butterfly on your mobile screen with your finger. ...

Google Earth's  virtual tours open up worlds upon worlds, satisfying all kinds of curiosities and interests. Perfect for the family. Travel safe.   America's National ...

A simple YES / NO online self-assessment test developed by the Ministry of Health in British Columbia, Canada.   Who does not need to be tested for COVID-19 ? Who should be ...

Books to escape into. For eight to 12-year-olds.   With normal routines disrupted and anxiety levels high, brilliant children’s books may offer a handle on difficult ...

In these unimaginable times, here are some newer and creative ways to keep kids engaged, stay nurtured mentally and learn with fun.   Authors are going live in real time to ...

Engaging live cams of animals ... keep yourself and the children entertained and learning from the natural world.   Animal Adventure Park ...

A road map of Singapore's culture, history and society.   Children and adults will develop a new appreciation for living history - and what it means to live (literally) right ...

Start conversations. Spark questions. Inspire offline exploration. Get smart curated videos delivered every week. So goes TKSST.   The Kid Should See This (TKSST) is ...

Scroll down this interactive page and experience the sea and its creatures at different depths - as it exists in the natural world.   The Deep Sea This visualisation of ...

Play. Learn. Explore. Eat. 50 fun places, chosen by kids for kids. A perfect resource when discussing family travel itineraries.   TIME for Kids gathered nominations ...

A review of the 2019 AFF edition - for kids.   Art as education, art as inspiration, art as interaction, art as mystification, art as entertainment ... it was there in all its ...

We love this article. Here is why.   Because education is - now - more accessible than ever.   "Schools teach you the underlying skills of what to learn, but now in the ...

The Affordable Art Fair 2019 is a month away and their website had an interesting article on why exposure to art fairs benefit children.   SFK brings you a paraphrased ...

Pushpa Venkatraman, compulsive walker - and nature lover - shares her recent discoveries : interesting and detailed facts about the varieties of trees and animal life @ the ...

The title immediately got us curious - what could it be ? And the article made every kind of sense - coming from an instructor from Stanford's Graduate School of Business. It's all ...

Calling bird lovers ... Aabha Hattangadi visits a very 'local', uniquely Singaporean experience in Serangoon. If you are a bird owner or simply enjoy being around birds, ...

If you are wondering how to keep your dog cool & entertained this summer (and be entertained yourself), eleven year old Mythili Ganesh suggests Sunny Heights near Turf ...

A staycation of a different kind, outdoors in Singapore ! Aabha Hattangadi shares her discoveries.     Never camped in a city before? Here's your chance!   In a ...

Anushka Ray discovers an outdoor park with an Ocean theme - the Sea Shell Park.   Living in a country with eternal sunshine has its perks, with most Singaporeans choosing to ...

The colours are familiar as are the symbols, but do you know the back story and what the details mean for the flag and state crest of Singapore ?   When Singapore became a fully ...

I am a passionate writer and view writing as a medium for expressing my thoughts. I also have a budding interest in photography.   I recently moved to Singapore and love ...

Aabha Hattangadi visits Marina Square Mall and discovers Pororo Park, a play area for toddlers with an array of activities to keep them happy and engaged.   The park is best ...

Singapore’s only museum dedicated to the heritage of toys is just perfect for children who want to learn about the growing history of these play figures. Anushka Ray visits. ...

Anushka Ray embraces the National Day pre-celebration @ Marina Barrage and reflects on the Barrage's importance - both its beauty and science - as a location to celebrate ...

Botanic Gardens is notorious for its verdant landscape and lush gardens; it is also known for its wildlife. But did you know over five types of terrapins can be found in Botanic ...

Coding for kids ... make it fun !   The Straits Times of 31 July 2019 carried an article that make us realise how far the changes and emphasis on education today are, from our ...