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The Playmakers (A child-led, open-ended play programme) is a creative communal play space designed for young children to engage actively in their urges of independent play while meeting other children for early socialisation.
Children construct meaningful connections and firsthand discoveries through the wonders of open-ended everyday objects & upcycled materials with no right-or-wrong way to use them.
Each session offers children an opportunity to lead their play and be that competent, creative, meaning makers. The Playmakers is a safe space for young children to experience the joy of true play and for parents/caregivers to connect and learn about who our children are. Ruby will also engage with the parents individually during the sessions to share her observations and insights about how each parent can facilitate their own play at home with their little ones.
In this edition, each Playmakers slot is for 2 hours. Participants can arrive anytime, go out for a break and/or come back, within this 2-hour duration. We recommend that audiences spend at least approximately 45min within the playmakers space to experience the session. Explore Lost Islands will also be accessible during your 2 hour slot.
Please bring a small towel and an extra set of clothes as things may get messy.
Themes and descriptions:
Moo, baa, cluck, and explore! Gather your little ones for a farm-themed sensory play experience filled with wonder, discovery, and joyful messy play.
Children will step into a miniature farmyard where they can touch soft wool and leather, explore natural scents and textures, move like their favourite farm animals, and discover hands-on sensory experiences designed to spark curiosity and imagination in a safe and nurturing environment.
Join us for a fun-filled farm adventure where little hands can explore, little feet can wander, and little minds can grow through play.
Explore our heritage. Discover our city. Celebrate Singapore together.
Children will touch, build, create, move, and imagine as they investigate loose parts, natural materials, and sensory-rich invitations inspired by the sights, sounds, textures, and stories of both old and modern Singapore.
Together, families will explore Singapore's journey through time, inspiring children to wonder, connect, and develop a deeper appreciation for the people, cultures, and places that make our nation unique.
Dress code alert : Red & White
Step into a soothing bedtime world where little ones explore the magic of night through calming sensory play and loose parts discovery.
From moonlight and stars to soft blankets, pillows, counting sheep, calming tea, warm night lights, and cookies and milk, children will discover a peaceful nighttime setting filled with comforting textures, gentle sounds, and imaginative play. Little explorers will engage in play inspired by familiar bedtime routines and dreamy adventures.
Come dressed in your favourite PJs for a cosy bedtime sensory play experience.
Hello! I am Ruby Topas, a name filled with gems. As it turns out, I love everything that is glittery and colourful. One of my favourite childhood snacks is iced gem biscuits.
I am an early childhood educator for over 15 years. I was leading a child care centre for 5 years. Inspired by the many child-centered approaches to education, in particular, the Reggio Emilia and Constructivist Approaches, I believe that young children are meaning-makers that express themselves simply through purposeful play as well as creative art and movement.
My favourite things are reading and collecting baby and children’s storybooks, visiting neighbourhood and thrift stores for all the quirky interesting materials and tools used as children’s play and art making, as well as collecting sea shells and rocks.
I am glad that I am finally realising my dream of founding a play space called The Playmakers specially for very young children. If you would like to contact me, please email me at rubytopas@gmail.com or follow our IG on ruby_topas. I’d love to hear from you and talk to you all about play and learning. Let’s build a community of true play together.
The Origin of The Playmakers
The Playmakers is a play space created for infants, toddlers, young children and their families. Our journey began recently in July 2021. At The Playmakers, we celebrate every child as a whole-being with his/her own thoughts, feelings, perspectives and preferences. We design programs to cultivate children’s thinking skills through purposeful play as well as creative art and movement. We want to partner with families to create a community which believes in the importance of respecting children and creating a safe space for them to explore, wonder, ideate, and create freely. This, we believe, is the most natural way for children to make meaning of this world.
We believe that it takes a village to raise not only the child but to support every parent as well. We hope that at The Playmakers, we will be able to do just that, bringing joy to every child’s learning journey.
Dates & Times:
31 Jul (Fri): 9.30am – 11.30am
1 Aug (Sat): 9.30am – 11.30am
7 Aug (Fri): 9.30am – 11.30am, 3.15pm - 5.15pm
8 Aug (Sat): 9.30am – 11.30am
14 Aug (Fri): 9.30am – 11.30am
15 Aug (Sat): 9.30am – 11.30am
For ages: 6 months - 3 years (With admission up to 4 years)
Ticket Price: $35 per child, $15 per adult (Tickets are available for up to 2 accompanying adults per child for this programme.)
Duration: 2 hours (Participants can arrive anytime, go out for a break and/or come back, within this 2-hour duration. We recommend that audiences spend at least approximately 45 min within the playmakers space to experience the session. Explore Lost Islands will also be accessible during your 2 hour slot.)
Venue: Goodman Arts Centre
Please bring a small towel and an extra set of clothes as things may get messy.
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Terms and Conditions (Please read carefully before you purchase your tickets)
- This ticket gives you access to the Programme Playmakers and Explore Lost Islands. Each slot is for 2 hours and participants can arrive anytime, go out for a break and/or come back, within your session. We recommend that participants spend at least approximately 45min within the playmakers space to experience the session.
- Programme + Explore tickets are chargeable with each person (adult or child) counted as one pax. A baby in arm is also counted as 1 pax. Please note that tickets are sold PER PAX.
- Programme + Explore tickets are strictly non-refundable. If you are unable to make the Programme for any reason (including covid-related matters), you may transfer your ticket/s to another family (child/children have to be within the age stipulation). No credit notes can be issued and change of dates/ times are strictly not permitted. Please choose your date and time carefully.
- Child/ren must be accompanied by at least one adult into the programme.
- This programme is age-specific and The Artground reserves the right to refuse entry to children who are not within the stipulated age group, even if you have purchased a ticket. No refunds will be issued.
- Audiences have to exit The Artground once the programme is over to enable staff to clean and sanitise the space.
- Non-slip grip socks are mandatory for everyone (except pre-walking babies). Socks will be available for sale $3/pair for those who do not have them.
- Photography and Videography may be taken by event organisers for marketing and archival purposes.
