Gotong Royong by NIEC-NP Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Main Aims

To revive and share the kampung spirit with the younger generation.
To reach out to preschoolers and raise their awareness on the importance of kampung spirit.

Preschoolers from PCF Sparkletots Boon Lay

Aged 5-6 years old

Role-playing to re-enact typical scenarios of dispute in the neighbourhoods of Singapore.
Interactive play to engage the student’s thought process.
Adapted traditional game ideas and redesigned to make it engaging for students (e.g. use of big sized props).
Games included educational points for children to identify negative and positive actions that are relevant to their interaction with neighbours.
Arts and craft booth to encourage children to appreciate their neighbours.
Evaluated children’s understanding of Kampung spirit via quiz through games.

Timeline

May: Brainstorming of ideas for proposal

June: Liaising with preschool/ purchasing of logistics and creation of props/ recce and rehearsal

July: Gotong Royong event

48 children from the preschool participated in the event.
Children were participative and actively engaged during the event; they generally enjoyed themselves.