Creativity + Physical Skills

Curriculum: Creativity + Physical Skills (Day 1 - Day 3)

Day 1: Creative Movement & Physical Expression

Goal: Combine physical movement with creative expression through dance, physical challenges, and body awareness.

• On-Screen Activity:

  • YouTube Dance Tutorial
    • Watch a YouTube tutorial of a simple yet creative dance style (e.g., Hip-Hop, Freestyle, or even a cultural dance like Malay or Chinese traditional dance). Encourage him to follow along with the steps and then improvise his own movements at the end.
    • Resource: YouTube – Just Dance tutorials or similar channels

• Off-Screen Activity:

  • Freestyle Dance Challenge
    • Set a timer for 5-10 minutes and let your son move to music (different genres: pop, jazz, or classical). Encourage him to use creative motions, experiment with body movements, and explore space.
    • Location: Home, park, or open space.

• Event in Singapore:

  • Dance Workshop at The Dance Studio or O School Dance Academy
    • Take him to a local dance workshop that promotes creative dance. These places often hold beginner-friendly events where he can explore his natural movements.
    • Resource: Look for upcoming workshops on platforms like Eventbrite or Time Out Singapore.

Day 2: Parkour & Creative Physical Play

Goal: Introduce the concept of parkour while allowing him to creatively explore his environment and use his physicality to solve problems.

• On-Screen Activity:

  • Watch Parkour Videos (Beginner Level)
    • Watch beginner-friendly parkour videos that introduce basic movements like vaults, jumps, and rolls. Discuss the creative problem-solving aspect of parkour.
    • Resource: YouTube – “Parkour for Kids” or Skillshare (if you prefer a structured course)

• Off-Screen Activity:

  • Parkour Challenge at the Playground
    • Go to a local playground with different structures (climbing walls, bars, slides). Encourage him to create his own “parkour course” using the playground equipment.
    • Let him experiment with ways to creatively move through the space (jumping from one structure to another, climbing, etc.).
    • Location: Nearest public playground, e.g., West Coast Park Playground or East Coast Park.

• Event in Singapore:

  • Parkour Workshop at Singapore Parkour Academy
    • Attend a beginner-friendly parkour workshop to develop more controlled and creative movements. These classes often focus on body awareness and solving movement challenges in a safe environment.
    • Resource: Check out events on Singapore Parkour Academy’s website or Facebook page.

Day 3: DIY Creative Building (Sculpture Making + Outdoor Play)

Goal: Foster creativity and problem-solving through physical engagement with materials (DIY and outdoor play).

• On-Screen Activity:

  • Sculpture Tutorial (YouTube)
    • Watch a short tutorial on how to make a simple sculpture out of clay or any other material at home. This could be a beginner-level sculpture tutorial or one based on nature (like using stones or twigs).
    • Resource: YouTube – “Clay Sculpture for Kids”.

• Off-Screen Activity:

  • Create a Sculpture
    • Using clay, playdough, or even found objects like sticks, leaves, and stones from nature, ask him to create a sculpture of an animal or anything that excites him.
    • For example, sculpt an animal from clay, then incorporate it into an imaginative physical play scenario.
    • Location: At home or outdoor park space (e.g., Fort Canning Park, where nature meets art).

• Event in Singapore:

  • Art in the Park at Singapore Botanic Gardens
    • Attend an outdoor art event where families are encouraged to create art based on the environment around them. This could be painting or crafting sculptures from natural materials, integrating creativity with nature.
    • Resource: Check out local art events on Eventbrite Singapore or National Gallery of Singapore.

Summary for Day 1 - Day 3:

The focus in these first three days is on creativity paired with physical skills. The activities combine hands-on exploration, movement-based creativity, and some exposure to structured learning through video tutorials and local events. It encourages:

• Imagination in motion (through dance and parkour).
• Physical problem-solving (creating and interacting with space).
• Creative thinking (DIY sculpture-making).

By balancing on-screen and off-screen activities with a mix of outdoor events, this ensures that he gets a well-rounded exposure to both physical and creative development in a fun, engaging way.

Curriculum: Creativity + Physical Skills (Day 4 - Day 6)

Day 4: Artistic Exploration Through Movement

Goal: Combine creativity with physical expression by exploring painting and physical movement.

• On-Screen Activity:

  • Interactive Art Program (on the iPad or Tablet)
    • Use a digital art program like Tayasui Sketches or Procreate to create digital art with a focus on movement (e.g., painting a dancing figure or objects in motion). This combines his interest in physicality with creativity.
    • Resource: Tayasui Sketches or Procreate on an iPad.

• Off-Screen Activity:

  • Dance + Art Performance
    • Set up an art station and a small space for physical movement. Let your son start by drawing a figure in motion or something inspired by dance. Then, express this with his body—create movements based on the art he just drew.
    • Location: Home or outdoor garden area.

• Event in Singapore:

  • Children's Art Festival at Singapore Art Museum
    • Visit an art exhibition that invites children to express creativity through art and movement. Some exhibitions may have participatory activities where children can create interactive art based on physical movement.
    • Resource: Singapore Art Museum event schedule.

Day 5: Creative Obstacle Course

Goal: Use creative thinking and physical movement to create and complete an obstacle course.

• On-Screen Activity:

  • Designing Obstacle Course Using a Game App
    • Use a game like Minecraft or Roblox (with parent supervision) to design an obstacle course. This will engage your son in creative thinking as he plans and builds various challenges, which can be used in the real world for physical play.
    • Resource: Minecraft or Roblox obstacle course design feature.

• Off-Screen Activity:

  • Create a Physical Obstacle Course
    • Using household items like chairs, pillows, or ropes, create a creative obstacle course in your living room or backyard. Challenge your son to use creative ways to complete the course using his body and imagination.
    • Location: Home or a local park.

• Event in Singapore:

  • Obstacle Course at ActiveSG or Climb Central
    • Participate in a family-friendly obstacle course event or even a rock climbing session where physicality and creative problem-solving meet.
    • Resource: Check event schedules for ActiveSG or Climb Central.

Day 6: Nature and Physical Play

Goal: Foster physical activity in natural environments, connecting creativity and movement with the outdoors.

• On-Screen Activity:

  • Explore Nature Walkthrough Videos
    • Watch a video on nature exploration or guided hikes. It will inspire his curiosity and creativity around outdoor play. Discuss how physical skills can be used in outdoor exploration (e.g., hiking, navigating a forest, etc.).
    • Resource: YouTube – Nature Walkthroughs for Kids.

• Off-Screen Activity:

  • Go for a Nature Hike
    • Take your son on a nature walk to a local nature reserve (e.g., MacRitchie Reservoir). Challenge him to find natural objects and create a story or a game around them. For example, he can find sticks to use as pretend weapons or objects for building a small shelter.
    • Location: MacRitchie Reservoir or Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.

• Event in Singapore:

  • Nature Play at Singapore Botanic Gardens
    • Visit the Botanic Gardens where children can participate in nature-themed play events. He can explore creative games like nature scavenger hunts, building structures out of leaves, and engaging in imaginative play using the environment.
    • Resource: Check event listings at Singapore Botanic Gardens.