20-Day IB Readiness Exposure Curriculum

Here’s a 20-day curriculum designed to expose your child to areas that will help him develop skills for potential IB diploma acceptance, covering academic, critical thinking, leadership, creativity, and global awareness. Each day includes on-screen, off-screen, outdoor activities, and events where applicable.

20-Day IB Readiness Exposure Curriculum

Day 1: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• On-Screen: Play logic-based games on Brilliant.org or Lumosity
• Off-Screen: Solve lateral thinking puzzles or “What Would You Do?” ethical dilemmas
• Outdoor: Escape room challenge or puzzle hunt (e.g., Xcape Singapore)
• Event: Attend a STEM or coding workshop at Science Centre Singapore

Day 2: Science & Innovation

• On-Screen: Watch educational videos on Curiosity Stream about scientific discoveries
• Off-Screen: Conduct a simple experiment at home (e.g., build a volcano, make a mini electric circuit)
• Outdoor: Visit ArtScience Museum to see interactive science exhibitions
• Event: Join Singapore Science Festival (if available)

Day 3: Mathematics & Logical Reasoning

• On-Screen: Practice math challenges on Prodigy or Khan Academy
• Off-Screen: Solve Rubik’s Cube or play Sudoku
• Outdoor: Try math-based board games at Mind Café or Settlers Café
• Event: Participate in a *math competition* or workshop (check Singapore Math Olympiad)

Day 4: Global Awareness & Language Skills

• On-Screen: Watch a TED Talk about global issues or cultural diversity
• Off-Screen: Read a book about a different culture (Malala’s Story, National Geographic Kids)
• Outdoor: Visit Little India, Chinatown, or Kampong Glam for cultural immersion
• Event: Attend a language exchange meetup or international food festival

Day 5: Leadership & Public Speaking

• On-Screen: Watch a Toastmasters for Kids speech or debate championship
• Off-Screen: Practice storytelling and impromptu speaking at home
• Outdoor: Join a debate or public speaking workshop (e.g., Gavel Club for Kids)
• Event: Attend a Model United Nations (MUN) session

Day 6: Creativity & Artistic Thinking

• On-Screen: Use Chrome Music Lab or Canva for Kids to create digital art
• Off-Screen: Try creative writing prompts or doodle art
• Outdoor: Visit National Gallery Singapore or Singapore Tyler Print Institute
• Event: Join an art or design thinking workshop

Day 7: Sports & Physical Development

• On-Screen: Watch and analyze fencing or strategy-based sports videos
• Off-Screen: Play reaction-based games (e.g., fast ball toss, jump rope timing drills)
• Outdoor: Try a fencing, rock climbing, or archery session
• Event: Attend a local sports competition or event

Day 8: Engineering & Robotics

• On-Screen: Build a simple project on Tinkercad or play Minecraft Education
• Off-Screen: Build a small structure with LEGO Technic or KNEX
• Outdoor: Visit Science Centre’s Future Makers Exhibit
• Event: Join a robotics workshop at Nullspace

Day 9: Ethics, Philosophy & Debate

• On-Screen: Watch an animated explainer on ethics and morality (e.g., CrashCourse Philosophy)
• Off-Screen: Discuss ethical dilemmas (e.g., trolley problem, fairness vs. justice)
• Outdoor: Attend a youth debate session or philosophy café
• Event: Participate in a student debate competition

Day 10: Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy

• On-Screen: Play a business simulation game like Lemonade Stand or BizWorld
• Off-Screen: Create a simple business plan (e.g., selling handmade crafts)
• Outdoor: Visit Smart Nation Innovation Lab or talk to a local entrepreneur
• Event: Attend a Young Founders Summit or entrepreneurship workshop

Day 11: Environmental Awareness & Sustainability

• On-Screen: Watch a documentary on sustainability (e.g., Our Planet or The True Cost)
• Off-Screen: Plant a small garden or learn about sustainable farming
• Outdoor: Visit Singapore Botanic Gardens to explore flora and conservation efforts
• Event: Participate in an environmental cleanup event or a sustainable living workshop

Day 12: History & Social Studies

• On-Screen: Explore an interactive history website (e.g., History for Kids)
• Off-Screen: Read a historical fiction book or create a timeline of a major event
• Outdoor: Visit the National Museum of Singapore or Asian Civilisations Museum
• Event: Attend a history or cultural seminar or heritage walk

Day 13: Social Responsibility & Community Service

• On-Screen: Watch TED Talks on community leaders or social responsibility
• Off-Screen: Volunteer for a community service activity (e.g., food bank, tree planting)
• Outdoor: Spend time at a local charity or shelter helping others
• Event: Join a youth volunteer organization or attend a community service event

Day 14: Digital Literacy & Cybersecurity

• On-Screen: Play a cybersecurity game on CyberStart or CodeCombat
• Off-Screen: Discuss online safety rules and privacy (e.g., creating strong passwords)
• Outdoor: Practice digital hygiene (e.g., clearing cache, organizing digital files)
• Event: Attend a cybersecurity workshop or talk at TechFest Singapore

Day 15: Emotional Intelligence & Mindfulness

• On-Screen: Practice mindfulness meditation with the Calm app or Headspace for Kids
• Off-Screen: Write in a gratitude journal or draw about emotional states
• Outdoor: Practice mindful walking or do yoga in the park
• Event: Attend a mindfulness workshop for children or youth emotional intelligence training

Day 16: Language & Literature

• On-Screen: Watch a children’s play or audiobook on Storynory
• Off-Screen: Create a short story or perform a skit
• Outdoor: Visit a local library and participate in a reading session or book club
• Event: Attend a children's literary festival or author’s reading session

Day 17: Entrepreneurship & Marketing

• On-Screen: Learn basics of marketing with a kids' version of Google's Digital Garage
• Off-Screen: Create a simple advertisement for an imaginary product
• Outdoor: Sell a handmade product or offer a service (e.g., car wash or lemonade stand)
• Event: Attend a kids' entrepreneur fair or startup seminar for young innovators

Day 18: Design Thinking & Innovation

• On-Screen: Explore the concept of design thinking on IDEO's Design Kit
• Off-Screen: Create an innovative solution to a real-world problem (e.g., design a better backpack)
• Outdoor: Take part in a building challenge (e.g., use recyclable materials to create something functional)
• Event: Participate in a makerspace workshop or a creative hackathon

Day 19: Technology & Coding

• On-Screen: Learn to code using Scratch or Code.org (interactive lessons for kids)
• Off-Screen: Create a simple game or interactive story on Scratch
• Outdoor: Work on a coding puzzle or logic game outside, e.g., through Geocaching
• Event: Join a coding or robotics competition or STEM event for kids

Day 20: Physical Wellness & Sportsmanship

• On-Screen: Watch sportsmanship-related videos (e.g., lessons on winning and losing graciously)
• Off-Screen: Participate in team sports or individual fitness activities (e.g., soccer, running, yoga)
• Outdoor: Go for a hike or try a new sport like fencing or taekwondo
• Event: Attend a sportsmanship seminar or local youth sports league games

These activities are designed to expose your son to multiple learning domains and help him grow in a balanced, holistic way.