Come day 2 and we woke up to the sight of slight drizzle in Ben Thanh. As you can see, the night market has disappeared and replaced by the scene of daily routine. Continue reading “3D2N Ho Chi Minh City Travelogue – (Part 4): Day 2 @ Vincom Centre, Street Food Market, Chinatown Cholon, Saigon Square 3, Diamond Plaza and Book Street”
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3D2N Ho Chi Minh City Travelogue – (Part 3): Day 1 @ Saigon Square, Saigon Centre, Chi Thong, Vincom Centre and Ben Thanh Streets
What’s next after exploring Ben Thanh Market? You should walk around Ben Thanh streets as well. Every travel opens our eyes to see more of the world and observe the way of life of the locals. If you are into serious food dining and shopping, there are many cafes, eateries and sport wear shops next to Ben Thanh Market to check out. Continue reading “3D2N Ho Chi Minh City Travelogue – (Part 3): Day 1 @ Saigon Square, Saigon Centre, Chi Thong, Vincom Centre and Ben Thanh Streets”
3D2N Ho Chi Minh City Travelogue – (Part 1): 8 Tips Before Visiting Ho Chi Minh City
We kick off a long weekend with a short getaway trip to Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon. We have heard so much about the local delicacies and attractions that we need to see it for ourselves. And what an unforgettable experience it was. Before delving into our travelogue series, there are 8 tips to share when planning your trip to Ho Chi Minh City. Continue reading “3D2N Ho Chi Minh City Travelogue – (Part 1): 8 Tips Before Visiting Ho Chi Minh City”
Family-Friendly Activities at Millennia Kids Challenge!
The Millennia Kids Challenge is returning to Sengkang during the November holidays, to encourage children and their families to lead a healthy lifestyle! There will be sports, games and quizzes to enjoy on 05 Nov 2016, with attractive prizes to be won.
Participants can sign up as a family to complete either (1) obstacle games challenge or (2) 9km community cycling. Continue reading “Family-Friendly Activities at Millennia Kids Challenge!”
A Memorable 7th Tag Team Birthday Party
A little busy. Yet extra special. This sums up our exciting week!
This week 27 Aug 2016 it’s Lil M’s seventh birthday party and we are so excited to be sharing it with you.
Birthdays are not always a big celebration in our family. For our girls, one big birthday party during Kindergarten(K1/K2) & another big one in Primary 1. Alright, at least for now. We want our girls to look back on the photos and remember those special moments. This year Lil M wanted her birthday party to be held at a location where it’s big enough to invite her whole class, kindy friends (whom she missed), school mates…(Omg!) and she is able to Run with her friends, play/challenge and it’s not ‘babylish’. We scouted the whole of east area, literally looking high and low for a venue that is fun for both boys and girls (inviting the whole class, party cannot be too girly) and narrowed on Tag Team@ECP. Continue reading “A Memorable 7th Tag Team Birthday Party”
Singapore Parenting Congress 2016 {Giveaway Tickets to 3 Winners!}
The Singapore Parenting Congress 2016 is here again. If you missed last year’s event, that’s all the more you should give it a go. Parenting is a lifelong journey which we can learn and here at the Singapore Parenting Congress be ready to pick up essential tips how we can be better parents. Continue reading “Singapore Parenting Congress 2016 {Giveaway Tickets to 3 Winners!}”
The Young Scientists Magazine: Mini-Scientists in the Making {Giveaway for 4 with Delivery Included!}
Do you like the idea of reading a science magazine that has colorful pictures, educational contents that appeals to all and sparks your innate curiosity? I’m sure every parent would want to get hold of a copy.
The Young Scientists
If Science is not one of your kiddos’ favorite topics, I’m sure their opinion would change. The Young Scientists is a magazine that aimed to capture children’s imagination and instill a real passion for science. It’s a plus to know The Young Scientists is based on the latest Singapore MOE Primary Science Syllabus and complemented with PSLE format questions 🙂
Big and Small M were introduced to The Young Scientists last year and as parents, we noticed a notable change in their knowledge of wider surroundings. With the gain of general knowledge, they are able to identify of what and how of the happenings around them. They, too, are enthusiastic and drawn to the magazine’s contents. So to say, The Young Scientists magazines have become their “bedtime stories” for a long while. The spark of laughter and questions asking on the various topics in the magazine would pierced the otherwise, quiet bedroom every night.
A Science Magazine for All
Hey, we’re all born with an innate curiosity. Sometimes all we need is a little inspiration to tap into it. Not every child reads at the same level, and that’s okay. The Young Scientists offer different versions of Science magazines for your kiddos.
The recommendations in general are: Level 1 = Introduction to Science for Pri1 to Pri2 | Level 2 = Lower Block Science for Pri3 to Pri4 | Level 3 = Upper Block Science for Pri5 to Pri6 | Level 4 = Lower Sec Science (EA/NA) for students graduating Pri6 to Sec2.
The Young Scientists Level 3 explores further the intricacy and mysteries of Science with fascinating articles, challenging questions to enhance development of Science concepts, meaningful experiments to build confidence and interesting Science stories in comic format. Contents are designed in compliance with the upper block themes of the latest Primary Science Syllabus, viz. Cycles, Systems, Energy and Interactions.
The Young Scientists Level 4 is specially designed and written for upper primary pupils and lower secondary students. The topics of the magazine aim to expose readers to more in-depth understanding of the themes of Diversity, Models, Systems and Interactions while maintaining the fun and exciting comic style which is the trademark of The Young Scientists magazine.
There are 10 magazines in each pack. Each magazine comes with a set of questions as well for you to practice after reading.
Mini-Scientists in the Making
Children make excellent scientists – they’re curious, eager to learn and have open minds. With The Young Scientists magazine, just watch how your child cultivate a greater love and interest for Science!
What are you waiting for? Get a copy of The Young Scientists magazine for your child now!
To enquire from Young Scientists Reader, click here.
Young Scientists Reader
21, Bukit Batok Crescent
WCEGA Tower, #21-72
Singapore 658065
Direct: +65 6570 6811
Fax: +65 6570 3397
Email: customer.care@youngscientistsreader.com.sg
GIVEAWAY!
Special thanks to The Young Scientists, they are giving 4 winners, each with 1 set of 2015 Young Scientists magazines including free delivery:
Congratulations to our 4 winners:
Karen Low | Theresa Tay | Michael Hong | Carolyn Lim
All you need to do is:
- Like The Young Scientists Facebook Fan Page
- Like Katong Kids Inc Facebook Fan Page
- Like Katong Kids Inc’s Instagram @ katongkidsinc
- Share this blog post of the giveaway on Facebook to as many friends!
- We will be strict and disqualify ALL fake social media accounts (eg. Facebook/Instagram accounts with fake profile pictures or very few real real friends and set up purely to take part in contests)
Terms & Conditions:
1. The winner must be agreeable for his/her contact details to be provided to Katong Kids Inc & The Young Scientists.
2. Judges’ decision is final. Closing date: 17 June 2016.
Flight Experience Singapore – Real Flight Simulator @ Singapore Flyer
We’re sure every kid will go crazy if they are given the opportunity to fly Boeing 737. When Big and Small M heard we are going to do so, you can imagine how excited they are! Continue reading “Flight Experience Singapore – Real Flight Simulator @ Singapore Flyer”
Play, Eat, Fun @ Mint Museum of Toys {Giveaway Admission Tickets for 8!}
We paid a visit to Mint Museum of Toys recently and had one of our most surreal experiences ever. Imagine being teleported back to our childhood days, surrounded by an amazing array of more than 50,000 pieces of vintage toys and childhood memorabilia, 8,000 of which are on display at the museum. You will be amazed to know they came from more than 40 countries, including Singapore, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, the United States, and even Bulgaria.
Journey Back to Childhood
Sights and colors relating to cartoon characters greeted us when we stepped into the hallway of Mint Museum of Toys. The ambience exhibited an atmosphere of coziness and we knew we were in for a good treat. Literally.
We were hosted by a friendly staff who shared enthusiastically with us about Mint Museum of Toys and the toy exhibits that we could expect to discover here. Here we are, all ready to embark into our journey of discovery.
A Magical Story Behind Each Level
Hey, every level of the Mint Museum of Toys exhibits a different theme. We come to know they are called Collectables (Level 2), Childhood Favorites (Level 3), Characters (Level 4) and Outer Space (Level 5). We are sure you are going to love them! To know the story behind the toys of these levels, click here.
There is definitely room for a game of hopscotch 🙂
Every Toy Tells a Different Story
These vintage toys look so real. How we wish we can bring them back home! Looking at their manufactured dates and price tags, we realize the Mint Museum of Toys definitely has one of the finest private collections of toys.
Get ready for pictures galore here. Let’s go …
Mint Museum of Toys’ unique collection is valued at over S$5 million, and originates from more than 40 countries. These include Disneyana toys and memorabilia; Character toys such as Astroboy, Batman, and Popeye, Pre-war Japanese toys and Tintin collectables, amongst others. More than half of the collection was found in Singapore and can be regarded as part of Singapore’s heritage.
We come, we snap and collected back lots of memories. Finally, we get our chances to relive our childhood again.
The admission charges are affordable as well.
June Holiday Programme 2016
Mint Museum of Toys has organized a range of workshops during MINT Carnival (28 May to 26 June 2016) to keep your little ones occupied. This June Holidays, join in for one of the museum’s many hands-on workshops happening here at MINT Museum of toys. Learn a new skill and get to bring home your very own hand-made toy. From Robot Clay Art to Build A Kaleidoscope, there’s something for everyone!
So what are you waiting for, sign up for these workshops now!
For more information, please write to register@emint.com or call 63390660.
For advanced registration, fill up our online form
Mint Museum of Toys also has a gift shop at the entrance dedicated for our little ones. We bought some old school childhood games back home as well 🙂
Feeling hungry? Hop onto Mr Punch Public House to satisfy your hunger pangs.
Why Parents Should Explore My Gym @ Buona Vista {Giveaway of 1 Month Gym Classes!}
We know how important it is for every child to start learning from young. If our children can learn and play at the same time, we can imagine how much they can enjoy. Learning through play is the main focus of the school-based program in My Gym. A thematic approach to the curriculum is used to spark a child’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm, to provide stimulation for learning and to enable greater retention. The curriculum is linked to an age-appropriate theme that changes every term. We believe children learn best when they are engaged in activities that involves all their senses. Continue reading “Why Parents Should Explore My Gym @ Buona Vista {Giveaway of 1 Month Gym Classes!}”
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