MapleBear Toa Payoh

🇸🇬❤️ Our Singapore, Our Helpers! ❤️🇸🇬

What a meaningful and exciting National Day celebration we had today at MapleBear Toa Payoh! 🇸🇬✨

Dressed proudly in red and white, our children embarked on a journey to discover the everyday heroes who help make Singapore a safe, caring, and vibrant nation.

From caring for patients as 👩‍⚕️ doctors and nurses, protecting lives as 👨‍🚒 firefighters, defending our nation as 🪖 soldiers, moving people safely as 🚌 bus captains, to building our city as 🏗️ construction workers, every child had the opportunity to step into the shoes of our community helpers through hands-on role play and interactive activities.

Through meaningful play and real-world connections, our children not only learned about these important roles but also developed respect, empathy, and a sense of belonging to the Singapore community.

🎉 Happy 61st Birthday, Singapore! May we continue to grow together with kindness, resilience, and unity.

🎉 RACIAL HARMONY DAY 2026 – "Traditional Food, Shared in Harmony" 🎉

Our little ones came together to celebrate Singapore's rich multicultural heritage through the theme "Traditional Food, Shared in Harmony" — exploring the traditional foods that make our nation so wonderfully diverse.

Our children looked absolutely adorable dressed in traditional attire representing their cultural heritage, adding so much colour and meaning to the celebration! 💕

Here's what they got up to at each station:

🥮 Chinese Food Station
Little hands got creative with an Ang Ku Kueh playdough activity, learning about its meaning and symbolism in Chinese culture.

🍢 Malay Food Station
Children explored beloved festive treats through satay and Ondeh Ondeh playdough activities.

🫓 Indian Food Station
Aspiring "chefs" had fun with roti prata dough role-play — kneading, flattening, and flipping just like the real thing!

🥧 Eurasian Food Station
Children got crafty creating lattice pies, discovering the unique European and Asian influences in Eurasian cuisine.

Through hands-on play and exploration, our children learned that even though we come from different cultures, we can live, learn, and grow together in harmony. 🇸🇬✨

💕 Bridging Generations with Love 💕

Our MapleBear Toa Payoh family welcomed grandparents through our doors for a heartwarming Grandparents' Appreciation Day, part of our Start Small Dream Big (SSDB) journey! 🌟

Our little ones proudly took centre stage — singing songs they'd practised for weeks and playing musical instruments they lovingly crafted from recycled materials 🎶♻️

In a touching sharing session, children opened their hearts to their Ah Gong and Ah Ma, expressing gratitude for their love, care and guidance. Handmade appreciation cards were presented as tokens of love 💌, before everyone gathered for photos to treasure the memories 📸

Thank you to all the grandparents and family members who joined us — your presence made this celebration truly special. Here's to bridging generations, one song and one hug at a time! 🧡

🇸🇬 Honouring Our Everyday Heroes 🎖️❤️

In conjunction with SAF Day, our little ones proudly took part in the Appreciating NSmen Art Jam, a meaningful nationwide initiative organised by SAFRA in partnership with the Association of Early Childhood and Training Services (ASSETS).

Through this special activity, our children learnt about the importance of National Service and the valuable role our NSmen play in keeping Singapore safe and secure for all of us.

To show their appreciation, the children created heartfelt gifts for their fathers, grandfathers, and family members who have served or are currently serving National Service. 💌🎨

Beyond art-making, this experience gave our children the opportunity to learn about service, sacrifice, gratitude, and love — important values that help shape caring and appreciative individuals.

A big thank you to all our NSmen for your dedication and service to our nation! 🇸🇬✨

🌟 Parents’ Experience Day – Day 2
🏙️ MBTPY Mini City: Kids in Action!

What a wonderful conclusion to our Parents’ Experience Day! Day 2 was filled with laughter, creativity, and meaningful interactions as our children continued to shine in their Mini City roles.

Over the two days, our Playgroup to Senior Kindergarten children have shown remarkable confidence, responsibility, and teamwork as they ran their very own boutiques and service stations. From serving parents to engaging with customers, they embraced every moment with enthusiasm and pride. 🌟

Our Toddler children and parents also had a fantastic time exploring the stations and experiencing the vibrant Mini City together.

This event has been a beautiful opportunity for our children to develop important life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and collaboration, while creating precious memories with their families.

A heartfelt thank you to all our parents and families for your support and participation. Together, we made this event a truly meaningful and memorable experience for the children. ❤️

🌟 Parents’ Experience Day – Day 1
🏙️ MBTPY Mini City: Kids in Action!

What an incredible start to our Parents’ Experience Day! Our Playgroup to Senior Kindergarten children brought our Mini City to life as they stepped into the shoes of shopkeepers and service providers.

From welcoming customers to managing their stations, our little ones confidently showcased their creativity, communication skills, and teamwork through hands-on role play. 💼✨

Parents had the opportunity to experience the joy of being served by their children at our exciting stations:
🌸 Petals & Blooms
💎 Little Gems Boutique
💅 Nailtastic Studio
✨ Glam & Glow
👓 Spec_Tastic
🥤 Snuggle Sips

Our Toddler children and their parents also joined in the fun by visiting and supporting the various stations, adding even more excitement to the lively Mini City atmosphere!

It was heartwarming to see our children grow in confidence while learning valuable life skills through play. Thank you to all the parents who joined us today and made Day 1 so special! ❤️

Stay tuned for Day 2 tomorrow!

🌍 Earth Day Celebration🌱

In celebration of Earth Day (22 April), our children engaged in a series of meaningful, hands-on activities designed to deepen their understanding of caring for our environment 💚

Through these enriching experiences, we aim to nurture a strong sense of responsibility and a genuine appreciation for the world around them.

✨ What our little ones explored:
♻️ Recycling & Upcycling Craft – Transforming recycled materials into creative art pieces
📖 Storytelling Session – Discovering engaging stories about nature and protecting our Earth
🌍 Discussions – Learning simple, everyday actions such as saving water and reducing waste

Each activity was thoughtfully planned to be fun, interactive, and developmentally appropriate—helping to instil positive habits that can last a lifetime 🌱

🏡 We also encourage families to continue these meaningful conversations at home by involving your child in simple eco-friendly practices, such as recycling or switching off lights when not in use.

Together, let’s nurture a generation that cares for and protects our planet 🌏💚

🌍 地球日庆祝活动 🌱

为庆祝 4月22日地球日，孩子们参与了一系列有意义且富有趣味的实践活动，学习如何爱护我们的环境。💚

通过这些体验，我们希望培养孩子们对周围世界的责任感与珍惜之心。

✨ 活动内容包括：
♻️ 环保再利用手工 —— 利用可回收材料进行创意制作
📖 故事分享环节 —— 通过故事认识大自然与环境保护的重要性
🌍 主题讨论 —— 学习日常生活中可以实践的小行动，如节约用水、减少浪费

所有活动都经过精心设计，既有趣又符合孩子的发展阶段，帮助他们从小养成爱护环境的良好习惯。

🏡 我们也鼓励家长在家中延续这些理念，让孩子参与简单的环保行动，例如进行分类回收或随手关灯。

让我们携手培育一代懂得关爱地球的孩子 🌏💚

🤖✨ Exploring the Future at RoboFest 2026!

Our students had an exciting and enriching experience participating in RoboFest 2026: Meet Tomorrow, Today at the Science Centre Singapore!

This transformative four-day festival immersed our children in the world of AI, robotics, and innovation through interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and engaging learning experiences.

From discovering how humans and robots can work together to exploring emerging technologies, our students were inspired to think creatively and embrace the possibilities of the future 🚀

Across four dynamic zones, they enjoyed hands-on, learn-as-you-go activities that sparked curiosity, problem-solving, and a love for technology in a fun and accessible way.

It was truly amazing to see their excitement as they explored, experimented, and imagined what tomorrow could look like! 🌟

🌟 A Day of Kindness, Laughter & Meaningful Lessons! 🦁✨

Our children enjoyed the Kindness Puppet Show by the Singapore Kindness Movement, learning about friendship, and discovering the importance of patience and social responsibility.

Through laughter, storytelling, and interactive fun, our students learned that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s day 💛

It was truly heartwarming to see their smiles, excitement, and growing understanding of how kindness can shape a better community 🌈