Playpen for Teachers

Junior Explorers is coming right around the corner on THIS SAT (10 Jan) from 8am to 2pm and we’re still looking for more facilitators!🧚‍♀️ This year, we’re expecting an estimate of 50 children, so we really need all the help we can get to ensure a safe and meaningful experience for everyone🌻✨ We’d really appreciate your support in making this event a positive one for the children and families involved!🌤️ Take note that there will be an online briefing this Fri (9 Jan) at 8-9pm.👩‍💻 Please register in the link below if you are available to be a facilitator! See you there😄 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJxTfjLqxXb3WgfWmDrkMW7nJmcw2115dzwBrMO1TbwH687Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Are you ready for an exciting exploratory session with Dr Christine Chaillé about sink, float & light? Because we are! 🤩 Step into a constructivist learning experience where we question, experiment, and discover how materials interact with water and light 🌊🔆 Join us for a meaningful time of exploration and discovery! Click this to sign-up💡

Psst…psst!🫢 Did you hear that we’re having a back-to-school bonding session? And what better way is there to express your competitive spirit than through some board games😏 Come down to makerspace on 27 Jan for a chill time of fun cuz we’ve got games for YOU! Bring along your best buddies and let’s have a blast together!!!👾🎲 Sign-up here⬇️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnpz8Lw8s3ithVYZsUfacIJFfm0rOXyd4A_BL4IWIcE_ChGA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Happy new year everyone! 🥳🎉 We have exciting events lined up for you in 2026, look out for our next posts 👀⏬

🔊 Registrations are still open for SUSS x Suncare play sessions! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to partner with families, alongside having meaningful interactions with children through play🥰

Ready to kickstart the new year meaningfully? 🎉2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣🎉 Join us for our annual Junior Explorers’ Programme, a hands-on opportunity to engage children in meaningful play while supporting part-time freshmen during their orientation 🤸‍♂️ As a facilitator, YOU will get to practise your teaching skills through circle time, purposeful play, and outdoor activities — all in a supportive and collaborative setting ❤️❤️ If you’re keen to start the semester with purpose, come join us! Sign up via the link below 🔗 Sign up here⬇️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJxTfjLqxXb3WgfWmDrkMW7nJmcw2115dzwBrMO1TbwH687Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Recruiting Volunteer Facilitators for SUSS x Suncare - Family Play Initiative: Building Bonds, Understanding Behaviours and Growing Together Through Play We’re looking for people who are passionate about play & interested to work with children and their families! There will be three sessions in total, following this format: (1) Zoom session on a Monday evening and (2) Family Play session on a Sunday afternoon. It is not necessary to be present for all the Zoom and Play sessions, but priority will be given to people who can attend all the sessions.  More information in the pictures & Qualtrics link Sign up here: https://suss.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_esoalW6r4lO4LB4

Hey friends! 💗 Refresh your lens and be invigorated in the new year, with our Public Lecture series starting in January 2026! Starting with our youngest: Fundamental features of high quality programs for infants and toddlers Date: 10 January, Saturday  Time: 10am  Platform: Zoom Register here: https://suss.zoom.us/meeting/register/sJGd-UvsQQyruT6fpJIfQQ   This lecture is open to the public, and you are free to share it with your colleagues, family, and friends.   Happy holidays and see you there virtually! 

Hello hello! Heads up for those who signed up for Forest School Singapore's event tomorrow! 🌳 The new meeting location will be C3.12! Not C3.16! Please also check your emails for further important info and updates! Thank youuu

Stranger Things’ Season 5 might be out, but that can’t be the only way to spice up your hols, right? If you’re looking for an insightful way to add a little tickle to your brain before 2025 ends, then here are some upcoming workshops for you! (No, you can’t move things like Eleven but it’s close enough) 🤭 1. We have Dr Aletheia’s Workshop, the “Marvellous Mansion of Montessori’s Method: Exploration of the Senses” happening this Saturday (29/11), 2-5pm! And trust us when we say, it’s bigger than Vecna’s house. Join us as we take a deep dive into what truly is the Montessori way through experiential learning and meaningful discussions. You wouldn’t want to miss it! 🤯 Sign-up here! https://forms.gle/bTavPD8Cmf3KWXuy8 2. We also have our workshop with Forest School Singapore happening on 4 Dec (9.30am-12.30pm!) 🍃And don’t worry, we’re not going to the upside down. Instead, we’ll be walking around the Clementi area and Maju forest and learning about how Forest School instructors work their magic! ✨So if you want to have a last push effort on those previous New Years’ resolutions, I would say this is the perfect opportunity for you! Sign-up here! https://forms.gle/4RfyGuqMRQN2pcf18 Hope to see all of you there~ And have a happy rest of the week! 🫶

🚨Important announcement incoming! 🚨 Due to scheduling conflicts, our workshop with Tiny Mountains will unfortunately be cancelled 🙁 If you had been paying attention to our classroom blasts 😉 this workshop should not be news to you, but as saddened as we are, we will work hard to bring this again once more in the upcoming year! In the meantime, check out these other events we have lined up too! 1. The Professional Pathways workshop run by our alumni is happening TOMORROW! Yes, tomorrow! Sign-ups are still open and with 11 guest speakers coming, this will certainly be a fruitful way to look back on the past year together as an ECE family! 2. Our beloved Dr Aletheia's W@M: Marvellous Mansion of Montessori's Method: Exploration of the Senses is also happening on 29th Nov (2-5pm), and if the alliteration was not impressive enough, there are also some really big ideas and insights to be received! (As always by Dr Aletheia of course) 3. Walk in the woods with Forest School Singapore is still on for 4 Dec (9.30am-12.30pm) and if you are itching for an adventure too as a way to destress, sign ups are still open too! 🍃 Come hang out with our friends from Forest School as they give insight into what they do and how they work! It'll be a really fun hike around the Clementi area so drop by if you want to learn more about our local greenery! 🌳 If you want an enriching way to kickstart your holiday season, these are some perfect ways to get that started! Hope to see y'all there~

Happening This Saturday - Professional Pathways: Life After SUSS ECE We're so excited to confirm 11 alumni speakers for Professional Pathways this Saturday! Your seniors are ready to engage you in exciting discoveries and insights. And... snacks will be provided too! It's not too late to sign up here: https://forms.gle/EvZBZ8chsjcS3aLdA And for those of you who are coming - we can't wait to see you!

Can a forest teach more than a textbook? 🌲📖 What if we learn in a classroom with no walls? ⭐️⭐️ During this workshop with Forest School Singapore, we will venture into the woods where you can expect to see how exploration, questioning, and discovering comes into play 😉 We will share about how guidance creates space for creativity and resilience to flourish 🌿 🍃 Join us to experience how the forest becomes both the classroom and teacher, and how you can bring this unique approach into your own practice 🕺 Sign-up link: https://forms.gle/4RfyGuqMRQN2pcf18

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We see, we hear, we touch — but do we truly sense? 👁️👂👋 In Montessori’s world, Education of the Senses isn’t just about sensory play — it’s a precise science of perception. Every material is thoughtfully crafted to awaken, challenge, and refine the child’s sense faculties! Join Dr Aletheia in this workshop to experience how true sensory education transforms the way children see and understand their world. 🌿 Sign up below! We hope to see you there 🤭 https://forms.gle/bTavPD8Cmf3KWXuy8

Hey all! Thank you for waiting so patiently — the merch you’ve been looking forward to is finally ready!🙌 📋A form will be sent out soon for you to indicate your self-collection date! 💌 For tracked mailing orders, your parcels will be arriving by the end of this month :) Need help? Drop @alixiaxx a message! 💬

Registration is still open for Professional Pathways: A Workshop on Life After SUSS ECE What have your seniors been up to since graduating? What paths have they taken? What struggles have they faced? What does teaching in a regular preschool look like for an SUSS alumnus? We know that many of you have these questions and we want to bring you some clarity! Come join us for exciting chats and walk away with new discoveries and insights. We've been there, done that, and are now here to guide you in your journey! To help us streamline our content, submit your wonderings here: https://www.menti.com/alcmksixfmcw and sign up here: https://forms.gle/EvZBZ8chsjcS3aLdA

Honestly our team cooked for this one so if you want to join in on the fun, sign up today for a great day of laughter and good food😙